Learn NotebookLM in a weekend

Damien Griffin

Solutions Architect & AI Educator

Master NotebookLM: Turn Data Chaos Into Precise AI Artifacts in a Weekend

This course is for AI-curious professionals who are tired of LLMs hallucinating about their own business data. You’ve used the big bots, but you’re ready for a tool that stays grounded in your specific files, not the entire internet.

You should pull up a chair if you are:

An overwhelmed researcher or lead sitting on a pile of unread PDFs and half-baked notes.
A solutions-oriented builder who needs to turn raw data into interactive podcasts, briefing docs, and infographics without the usual tech headache.
A busy professional who has played with NotebookLM but wants a structured way to master the non-intuitive interface and see what else it can actually do.

We are looking for active builders who already have a basic handle on how to talk to a bot. We won’t be covering "Prompting 101" here, we are diving straight into building a Knowledge Engine that actually talks back.

This is not for the AI absolute beginner or anyone looking for a tool to browse the web for generic answers. This is for the person who wants to tame information chaos and turn their personal library into a competitive advantage.

What you’ll learn

Turn information overload into a Knowledge Engine that talks back. Go from drowning in unread PDFs to shipping high-fidelity AI artifacts.

Stop AI hallucinations by learning to curate and ground sources like PDFs, URLs, and Google Docs.
Master the Add Sources workflow to turn unstructured data folders into searchable, interactive goldmines.

Use the Studio to generate professional briefing docs and reports that make you look like you spent weeks on research.
Speed up your output by creating custom data tables and summaries from your most dense technical materials.

Create interactive AI podcasts (Audio Overviews) to digest massive research folders while you're commuting or walking the dog.
Customize the AI conversation to focus on specific topics within your library for a truly personalized deep dive.

Turn dry, boring text into mind maps and infographics so you can spot invisible patterns without the usual data overload.
Leverage AI to reformat data into visual structures that clarify your intent and make your insights pop.

Master the layout of Sources, Chat, and Studio to stop clicking randomly and start working with surgical precision.
Learn to toggle citations and individual sources so you always know exactly where your information came from

Create instant flashcards and quizzes from your own training manuals to ensure you (and your team) actually know the material.
Use NotebookLM as a personal tutor that points you back to specific sections of text whenever you miss a question.

Learn directly from Damien

Damien Griffin

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Solutions Architect & Co-Founder at Thoughts Brewing, LLC

Who this course is for

Leaders & Project Managers needing reliable AI. Build a grounded system that uses your data to automate workflows.
Founders synthesizing research fast. Turn private notes and transcripts into professional audio and text reports.
Operators & Researchers managing massive document libraries. Extract precise insights and summarize complex data without manual effort.

Prerequisites

Proficiency in AI Prompting
You should have experience using tools like ChatGPT, Gemini, or Claude to ensure we can focus on NotebookLM-specific workflows.
Active Google Account
A personal or Google Workspace account is required to access the NotebookLM platform during the live sessions.
Standard Tech Setup
Access to a desktop computer (preferred) and a stable Zoom connection for the live interactive portions of the weekend.

What's included

Live sessions

Learn directly from Damien Griffin in a real-time, interactive format.

Lifetime access

Go back to course content and recordings whenever you need to.

Community of peers

Stay accountable and share insights with like-minded professionals.

Certificate of completion

Share your new skills with your employer or on LinkedIn.

Maven Guarantee

This course is backed by the Maven Guarantee. Students are eligible for a full refund up until the halfway point of the course.

Course syllabus

2 live sessions • 5 lessons • 5 projects

Week 1

Mar 21—Mar 22

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