Description:

Audio-based learning is a powerful complement to traditional reading, and NotebookLM makes it accessible without any technical setup. This session shows you how NotebookLM's Audio Overview feature turns dense reports, research papers, or study notes into engaging, conversational audio without needing any recording equipment or editing skills.

Duration:

90 minutes

Course Code: BDT612

Learning Objectives:

After this course, you will be able to:

1. Upload and organise source documents in NotebookLM to prepare them for audio generation.
2. Generate a customised Audio Overview podcast using NotebookLM's built-in AI hosts.
3. Identify use cases where audio overviews add the most value, from research summaries to onboarding content.

1. Researchers, students, and knowledge workers who consume large volumes of written content.
2. Educators and trainers looking for new ways to repurpose course or training material.
3. Busy professionals who prefer audio learning on the go.
4. Data Analysts & Business Intelligence Professionals who need to quickly synthesise large reports, research papers, and datasets into digestible insights
5. Technical Writers & Documentation Specialists who manage extensive knowledge bases and want faster ways to navigate, summarise, and repurpose technical content

Basic familiarity with Google accounts and document uploads.

Course Outline:

1. Introduction to NotebookLM and the Audio Overview feature
2. Uploading and managing source documents (PDFs, Docs, URLs, slides)
3. Generating your first podcast — settings, customization, and output quality
4. Editing focus areas: guiding the AI toward specific themes or topics
5. Exporting, sharing, and practical use cases for audio overviews