Lesson
12 min

What are Gems in Gemini?

Recurring workplace tasks often require the same instructions, references, and output format. A custom Gem saves that setup and applies it each time you return to the task.

In this Quick Hit, you’ll build a Project Update Gem, define its boundaries, add a focused knowledge source, and test how it handles real notes, missing information, vague claims, and out-of-scope requests. You’ll also review the permissions that control who views or changes the Gem.

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Taught by Faithe Day, Ph.D.

What you'll learn

Choose a recurring workplace task that fits a classic Gem
Write persistent instructions with clear boundaries and output rules
Add a focused knowledge source that supports the task
Test the Gem against normal, incomplete, vague, and out-of-scope requests
Review sharing roles and file visibility before wider use

Curriculum

The shape of the lesson

One mark for every step, in the order you take them. 7 videos, downloadable notes and a certificate of completion.

01
What are Gems in Gemini?
- 7 videos
Build a custom Google Gemini Gem for recurring workplace tasks, then test its instructions, knowledge use, boundaries, and sharing settings.
1. Build, Test, and Share a Custom Gem
2. What a Classic Gem Is
3. Instructions, Knowledge, and the Current Request
4. When a Gem Is the Right Fit
5. Build a Project Update Gem
6. Limits, Risks, and Best Practices
7. One Job, Clear Rules, Tested Behavior
02
Downloadable

Download the Lesson Notes for reusable prompts, authoritative links, and helpful tips.
1. Download : Lesson notes
03
Certificate of Completion

Congratulations! You just built a reusable Project Update Gem for recurring workplace tasks. Your new superpower is turning repeatable instructions, focused source material, clear boundaries, and smart testing into a custom AI helper you can use again and again.
1. Certificate of completion

Your instructor

Faithe Day, Ph.D.

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It runs 12 min. Inside: 7 videos, downloadable notes and a certificate of completion.

Who teaches this lesson?

Faithe Day, Ph.D. Faithe helps non-technical professionals understand AI without the jargon. Her lessons focus on practical workflows, clear explanations and building confidence with modern tools at work.

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Yes. Finish the lesson and you get a certificate of completion from The Neuron Academy.

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