
Explore Google's Gemini model family, including Gemini 2.5, 3.0 (pre-GA), and specialized image, video, and music models, with details from Google Cloud documentation and model IDs.
Create an API key by selecting or creating a project in Google AI Studio, then compare free tier and tier one projects for billing implications.
Learn to access a model with a Vertex AI API key in Python, configuring the environment and comparing Vertex AI keys with Google AI Studio keys for GCP projects.
Authenticate to Google Cloud using your Google ID for local testing, via application default login, without keys. Grant Vertex AI user permissions and specify your project ID for the program.
Limit the thinking budget with GenerateContentConfig and ThinkingBudget, setting zero or a cap (e.g., 300) and balancing model choice (Flashlight, Flash, Pro) to control tokens and cost.
Limit the output tokens with max output tokens and thinking budget to obtain a concise, complete LLM response. Use prompt framing and optional summarization to stay within word limits.
Learn grounding for LLMs by connecting to external data sources to overcome knowledge cutoff and enable real-time answers using Google search in the Gemini SDK.
Authenticate the Gemini CLI with Google ID, test installation by running Gemini, and explore switching to API key or Vertex AI, plus use in cloud shells for development.
Authenticate to the Gemini CLI using a Gemini API key, switch between login with Google and Vertex AI, and manage quotas by choosing API key versus a personal account.
Learn how to authenticate the Gemini CLI with Vertex AI by setting Google Cloud Project and location environment variables, then use Vertex AI for login and logout.
Explore how Gemini code assist helps with Python coding by generating documentation, creating or updating files across multiple directories, and debugging a workspace.
Generative AI is rapidly transforming how modern applications are built, and Gemini sits at the core of Google’s AI ecosystem. Whether you are building intelligent assistants, developer tools, automation workflows, or production-ready AI applications, Gemini is the foundation every developer needs to master.
This course is designed specifically for developers who want to use Gemini to build real-world AI-powered applications, not just experiment with prompts.
What You’ll Learn in This Course:
Use Gemini models effectively as a developer, not just as a chat interface
Build AI-powered applications using Gemini APIs
Work with Google AI Studio for rapid prototyping and experimentation
Use Vertex AI Studio for enterprise-grade development and deployment
Understand and implement different authentication methods in GCP, including:
API keys
Service accounts
Application Default Credentials (ADC)
Use the Generative AI SDK (Gen AI SDK) with extensive, hands-on examples
Structure prompts, system instructions, and model interactions for real applications
Move from local development to cloud-based, scalable AI solutions
Tools & Platforms Covered
This course provides hands-on experience with:
Gemini Models
Google AI Studio
Vertex AI Studio
Google Cloud Platform (GCP)
Generative AI SDKs with multiple real-world examples
All concepts are demonstrated through practical coding examples, focusing on how developers actually build and integrate AI into applications.
Why Gemini for Developers?
Gemini is not just another large language model—it is deeply integrated into Google’s cloud and developer stack. It supports:
Multimodal inputs (text, images, code)
Tool usage and function calling
Tight integration with Google Cloud services
Scalable, secure deployment for production workloads
Understanding Gemini gives you a significant advantage when building next-generation AI applications on Google Cloud.