NotebookLM Masterclass – document analysis, knowledge management and report creation with AI

Training process

Training needs analysis

If you have specific requirements regarding the training programme, we will carry out a training needs analysis for you. This will guide us on which aspects of the programme should receive greater emphasis, so that the training programme meets your specific needs.

What will you gain?

Build a usable knowledge base - You will learn how to organize documents, web pages, and Google Drive materials into clear notebooks, so you can find the right information faster in your day-to-day work.

Analyze documents with precision - You will learn how to query a set of sources, spot differences, contradictions, and links between files, and support your conclusions with citations instead of assumptions.

Handle large document sets - You will master practical ways to work with extensive business, technical, and legal documentation, so you can find key sections faster and spend less time on manual review.

Create decision-ready reports - You will practice turning multiple sources into summaries, executive briefs, and management reports, making scattered information easier to use in real decision-making.

Assess risks and gaps better - You will learn to detect inconsistencies in procedures, policies, contracts, and reports, helping you identify risks, missing information, and areas that need clarification sooner.

Fit NotebookLM into workflows - You will see how to combine NotebookLM with Google Workspace, ChatGPT, and Gemini to build practical workflows for source analysis, content synthesis, and material creation.

Create content in many formats - You will learn how to turn source materials into articles, presentations, FAQs, project notes, and audio content, so you can match the format to the needs of your audience.

Develop your own workflow - In the hands-on workshops, you will build your own working templates and analyze real documents, so you can apply NotebookLM to your everyday professional tasks right away.

Training programme

1. Introduction to NotebookLM

solution architecture and a source-based working model,
differences between NotebookLM, ChatGPT, Gemini and Copilot,
capabilities and limitations of the tool,
data security and good practices for working with documents.

2. Creating a knowledge repository

creating and organizing notebooks,
adding PDF, Word, PowerPoint, and text documents,
using websites as sources of knowledge,
integration with Google Drive,
managing large collections of documents.

3. Effective work with sources

formulating effective queries,
searching for key information,
identifying relationships between documents,
analysis of differences and contradictions,
verification of answers through quotes and references to sources.

4. Analysis of business and technical documents

procedures and instructions,
regulations and organizational policies,
contracts and legal documentation,
business and financial reports,
technical and design documentation,
quality and audit documentation.

5. Creating summaries and reports

creating document summaries,
preparing Executive Summary,
building reports for the management board,
analysis of risks and recommendations,
synthesis of information from many sources,
preparation of materials for decision-making.

6. NotebookLM in analyses and research

market and competition analysis,
benchmarking of products and services,
analysis of scientific publications,
technological research,
analysis of trends and industry data,
creation of expert studies.

7. Creating content and business materials

developing articles and publications,
creating business presentations,
preparing training materials,
building FAQs and knowledge bases,
creating notes from meetings and projects,
preparing materials for clients.

8. Audio Overviews and new forms of using knowledge

creating AI-generated podcasts,
preparing educational materials,
using audio for quick knowledge acquisition,
analysis and discussion of business applications.

9. NotebookLM as an element of the AI ecosystem

NotebookLM and Gemini,
NotebookLM and ChatGPT,
NotebookLM and Google Workspace,
collaboration with Google Docs,
building AI-based workflows.

10. Practical workshops

building a knowledge repository for the organization,
analysis of the participants' document set,
preparation of a report based on multiple sources,
preparation of a presentation and recommendations,
creating your own templates for working with NotebookLM,
final project summarizing the use of the tool in everyday professional work.

What are the prerequisites for participating in the training?

Basic document handling - You should be comfortable working with PDF, Word, PowerPoint, and text files, so you can move through source materials efficiently and understand their structure.

Confidence with online tools - You should know how to use a web browser, Google Drive, and basic online services, because the training includes web sources and work within the Google ecosystem.

Ability to read analytical content - You should be able to understand business, technical, or organizational documents, so you can draw conclusions on your own and assess whether AI answers are reliable.

Clear question formulation - You should be able to describe your information needs clearly and ask precise questions, because effective work in NotebookLM depends heavily on prompt quality.