This intensive one-day workshop introduces participants to Google Gemini, equipping them with the knowledge and practical skills to harness generative AI for their professional and creative needs. Through a mix of guided learning, live demonstrations, and hands-on practice, participants will learn how to interact effectively with Gemini, apply prompt engineering techniques, and explore real-world use cases across industries. By the end of the program, participants will be confident in using Gemini to enhance productivity, creativity, and decision-making.

Participants are required to bring an internet-enabled laptop for hands-on exercises, as the application is web-based. Thank you.

Objective

At the end of the course, participants will be able to:

1. Understand the fundamentals of generative AI and Google Gemini’s capabilities.
2. Apply effective prompting strategies to achieve high-quality results.
3. Explore and practice real-world applications of Gemini in business, education, and creative industries.
4. Use Gemini for text, image, and multimodal tasks.
5. Develop confidence in integrating Gemini into daily workflows for productivity and innovation.

Outline

1. Understanding Generative AI & Google Gemini

• What is Generative AI? (Key concepts, strengths, and limitations)
• Overview of Google Gemini: features, versions, and capabilities
• Ethical and responsible use of AI

2. Prompt Engineering Fundamentals

• What makes a good prompt? (specificity, context, structure)
• Different types of prompts: instructional, creative, analytical
• Common mistakes in prompting

3. Practical Applications of Gemini

• Business use cases: reports, summarization, productivity tools
• Creative use cases: storytelling, brainstorming, content creation
• Education & training use cases: lesson planning, knowledge reinforcement

4. Multimodal Capabilities of Gemini

• Introduction to text + image capabilities
• Using Gemini for presentations, data analysis, and visual prompts
• Limitations and practical considerations

5. Group Project: AI in Action

• Teams select a scenario (business, education, creative, technical)
• Use Gemini to produce a deliverable (e.g., strategy document, creative story, training outline, presentation draft)
• Prepare a short presentation

Who should attend

This workshop is tailored for professionals who want to integrate generative AI into their daily work to boost productivity, creativity, and problem-solving. It is suitable for managers, executives, trainers, and content creators from any industry, with no prior technical background required.

Things to bring (if any)
An open, learning and sharing mind set!

Methodology

This is an interactive workshop and the learning methods will include:
• Mini-lectures
• Hands-on exercises and games
• Group activities and discussions
• Q&A sessions

Santhanaram Jayaram's Profile

Santhanaram Jayaram has more than 28 years of experience in both the private and public sector including Financial Services - Retail and Learning and Development. Qualified for the Million Dollar Round Table in 2005, 2006 & 2007. Author of Ram up your Laughter. Appeared on National TV, Radio, Print. Current Board of Director for a Credit Co- operative with over 43,500 members (Telecoms Credit Co-operative) and Director of Security companies - Security Masters and Secure Guard.

With his versatility, engaging presence and diverse industry experience in hosting, facilitating and relating to a diverse group ranging from the PMETs to the C-suite, such as Lee Kuan Yew's School of Public Policy’s Senior Management Program, Regional Agency Workshop QBE Insurance, Regional Symposiums Strategic Project Management: Greater Business Results in Uncertain economy, Project of the Year Award by Project Management Institute Singapore, Ram has also appeared in Print, Radio ,National TV and on Netflix.

Besides personalising and customizing trainings to multi-national corporations, universities, and private associations, he also specialises in helping top level executives to improve their operational efficiencies; relate better thru communication skills, pioneer creativity thru design thinking skills, become better leaders thru leadership and people management, deliver greater service excellence and move up the next level thru career coaching.

Ram’s Qualifications: 

• Master of Business Administration (Oklahoma City University)
• Bachelor of Science (Hons) (University of Bradford)
• Master NLP Practicioner (American Board of Neuro-Linguistic Psychology)
• WSQ Advance Certification in Training and Assessment (ACTA), Workforce Singapore
• Certified in Train-the-Trainer Certification Program - Bringing Out the Best in Yourself at Work
• Certified in IDENTI3 Level 2 Accreditation
• Certified in Belbin Team Role Accreditation
• Certified Practitioner and Trainer in FIRO-B® and FIRO-Business® Instruments (CPP Asia Pacific)
• Certified Practitioner and Trainer in Enneagram Spectrum of Personality Styles

Selected Client Organizations:

• Daimler Financial Services
• Marina Bay Sands
• Resort World Sentosa
• Starbucks
• Singapore Airlines
• Mcdonald’s
• Port of Singapore Authority
• SMRT
• UOB Bank
• UBS Bank