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Explore this Gemini course to master Google Gemini’s AI features, including text-to-text and image-to-text. Build apps, learn prompting techniques, and enhance workflows with tools like Vertex AI.

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Unlock the power of Google Gemini, Google’s cutting-edge generative AI model, and discover its transformative potential. This course deeply explains Gemini’s capabilities, including text-to-text, image-to-text, text-to-code, and speech-to-text functionalities. Begin with an introduction to unimodal and multimodal models and learn how to set up Gemini using the Google Gemini API. Dive into prompting techniques and practical applications, such as building a real-world Pictionary game powered by Gemini. Explo...Show More

Unlock the power of Google Gemini, Google’s cutting-edge generative AI model, and discover its transformative potential. This co...Show More

WHAT YOU'LL LEARN

Basic understanding of the key features and functionalities of Google Gemini

An understanding of Gemini’s text-to-text, text/image-to-text, and text-to-chat capabilities and how these can be leveraged in real-world applications

The ability to create a Gemini-powered application by utilizing API keys, libraries, and the Python SDK

An understanding of the tools provided by Vertex AI for utilizing Gemini

Basic understanding of the key features and functionalities of Google Gemini

TAKEAWAY SKILLS

Generative AI

Large Language Models (LLMs)

Gemini

Content

17 Lessons1 Assessment

Introduction to Google Gemini

5 Lessons

Explore the basics of Gemini’s multimodal capabilities.

Course Overview

What Are Generative AI Models?

What Is Google Gemini?

Accessing Gemini: API Keys and Setup

Multimodal Prompting with Google Gemini

Capabilities of Gemini

7 Lessons

Dive into Gemini’s capabilities and explore its ability to handle text, images, and audio/video-to-text processing.

Creating a Gemini-Powered Application

Generating a List of Words

Understanding Hand-Drawn Images with Image-to-Text Processing

Generating the Evaluation Code in Python

Building the Complete Pictionary Application

Enhancing AI with Audio/Video-to-Text Generation

Challenge: Creating a Chatbot with Gemini

Gemini and Vertex AI

4 Lessons

Take your skills further by exploring Google Vertex AI and its tools for managing and deploying Gemini-based applications.

Introduction to Vertex AI

AI Studio vs. Vertex AI: Choosing the Right Platform

Overview of the Vertex AI Studio

A Talking Pictionary: Integrating Text-to-Speech Features

Assess Your Knowledge

Assessment

Conclusion

1 Lessons

Wrap up your learning journey by reviewing the fundamentals of generative AI, multimodal LLMs, and the principles of ethical AI development.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Google Gemini used for?

Google Gemini is used for generative AI applications, such as text-to-text, image-to-text, coding assistance, and speech-to-text, enabling smarter workflows and multimodal AI capabilities.

How is Google Gemini trained?

Google Gemini is trained using large-scale datasets and advanced machine learning techniques, integrating multimodal data like text, images, and speech for versatile generative AI outputs.

Is Google Gemini free to use?

Google Gemini is not entirely free; access depends on the API tier or specific services. However, the free plan has generous rate limits, allowing developers to explore its capabilities effectively.

How many languages does Google Gemini support?

Google Gemini supports over 40 languages and offers various linguistic capabilities for text generation, translations, and multimodal AI tasks.

Can Google Gemini assist with coding?

Yes, Google Gemini assists with coding by generating text-to-code solutions, debugging, and completing code snippets, streamlining the development workflow.

What is Google Gemini?

Google Gemini is Google’s latest and most advanced AI model, designed to be multimodal, meaning it can process and understand various types of information, including text, images, audio, and video.

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