Learn with Vertech AcademyA simple, 1.5-hour course that teaches you how to summarize and query documents using NotebookLM.
"I listen to my bio lectures on walks now, total game changer" — Alex, Biology
“Act as my AP Biology coach and quiz me 1 step at a time on the light-dependent reactions”Why Prompt B prevents exam blank-outs: By asking the AI to quiz you 1 step at a time with guided hints instead of dumping the full answer, your brain builds the exact recall pathways needed on test day.
NotebookLM is a completely different kind of AI tool. Instead of answering questions based on the whole internet, it only looks at the exact documents you give it.
In this course, we'll teach you how to set up notebooks loaded with your own class notes, syllabus PDFs, and even YouTube lectures. Once loaded, you can generate comprehensive study guides or interact with the material through detailed chat.
We'll also dive deep into the viral Audio Overview feature, showing you how to turn dry reading assignments into engaging, personalized podcast episodes.
Why use NotebookLM instead of ChatGPT?
Trust. NotebookLM provides exact, clickable citations directly to your uploaded sources for every answer it gives. It practically eliminates hallucinations because it is grounded entirely in your material.
This is a hands-on guide to building the ultimate study hub. Whether you're compiling research for a thesis or just trying to cram for midterms, NotebookLM is the most powerful free tool available for document analysis.
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It's an educational platform that offers both free and paid content. We teach you how to use AI properly, ranging from open-access starter guides to a full premium professional certification.
We will be adding new features, tools, and materials in the coming weeks.
Stop drowning in assignments. I'll show you how to use NotebookLM to build a completely private, personalized study hub that helps you master complex topics faster, so you can study less and still ace your exams.
Bypass the fluff. Get straight to the core concepts and arguments of any material so you actually understand what's going on.
Don't let studying tie you to a desk. Turn dry materials into engaging podcast conversations you can listen to anywhere.
Stop wasting hours formatting notes. Instantly convert messy lecture recordings and slides into organized, exam-ready review sheets.
Eliminate the anxiety of AI hallucinations. Every insight is backed by a direct, clickable citation straight to your own course materials.
Stop digging through folders. Ask one question and instantly see how topics from week one connect to your final exam material.
Here's exactly what we'll cover in this program. 4 modules. 2 hours. Go at your own pace — there's no deadline.
Understand how NotebookLM differs from ChatGPT and how to set up your first source-grounded notebook.
Learn how to generate and use the viral Audio Overview feature to turn your notes into an engaging podcast.
Connect YouTube videos, Google Docs, and web links to create a comprehensive research hub.
Learn how to query your sources and save notes directly in the notebook.
Yes! Currently, NotebookLM is completely free to use with a Google account.
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Keep LearningLearn how to turn PDFs, class notes, videos, and links into grounded study guides, audio overviews, and clear answers. NotebookLM is a completely different kind of AI tool. Instead of answering questions based on the whole internet, it only looks at the exact documents you give it.
| Module # | Module Title | Lessons | Skills Mastered |
|---|---|---|---|
| Module 1 | The Basics | Module Intro: Getting Started, Wait, what is NotebookLM?, Uploading your first sources | Study Guides |
| Module 2 | Audio Overviews | Module Intro: Podcasts on Demand, Generating an Audio Overview, Directing the hosts | Audio Overviews |
| Module 3 | Advanced Sources | Module Intro: Expanding Your Sources, Using YouTube as a source, Live Google Docs integration | Grounded Source Analysis |
| Module 4 | Research Workflows | Module Intro: The Final Workflow, Querying specific sources, Saving and organizing notes | Learn how to query your sources and save notes directly in the notebook. |
| Module 5 | What next? | Congratulations, What You Can Do Now, Course Review | Apply your new research workflows to your actual projects and studies. |
NotebookLM is a completely different kind of AI tool. Instead of answering questions based on the whole internet, it only looks at the exact documents you give it.
In this course, we'll teach you how to set up notebooks loaded with your own class notes, syllabus PDFs, and even YouTube lectures. Once loaded, you can generate comprehensive study guides or interact with the material through detailed chat.
We'll also dive deep into the viral Audio Overview feature, showing you how to turn dry reading assignments into engaging, personalized podcast episodes.
Understand how NotebookLM differs from ChatGPT and how to set up your first source-grounded notebook.
Learn how to generate and use the viral Audio Overview feature to turn your notes into an engaging podcast.
Connect YouTube videos, Google Docs, and web links to create a comprehensive research hub.
Learn how to query your sources and save notes directly in the notebook.
Apply your new research workflows to your actual projects and studies.