• Lesson
  • 14 min

ChatGPT Scheduled Tasks & How to Use Them

Scheduled Tasks let ChatGPT run useful prompts later, repeat them on a schedule, or check for meaningful updates. In this lesson, you will learn how to create a simple recurring reminder, build a more specific recurring news briefing, and manage tasks after they are created.

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Taught by Corey Noles

ChatGPT Scheduled Tasks & How to Use Them, from The Neuron Academy

What you'll learn

  • Create a basic reminder with a clear action, schedule, and message.
  • Write a recurring briefing prompt with sources, scope, relevance criteria, and output format.
  • Understand the difference between ChatGPT Scheduled Tasks and Google Calendar events.
  • Review, edit, pause, resume, or delete Scheduled Tasks when your needs change.

Curriculum

The shape of the lesson

One mark for every step, in the order you take them. 1 video, 1 exercise and a certificate of completion.

  1. Scheduled Tasks in ChatGPT

    • 1 video
    • 1 exercise

    Use Scheduled Tasks in ChatGPT to create simple reminders, recurring briefings, and scheduled check-ins. You will practice a basic weekly reminder and a more structured AI and SEO news briefing task.

    1. Scheduled Tasks in ChatGPT
    2. Exercise : Lesson Feedback
  2. Certificate of Completion

    Congratulations on completing the course! Download your certificate to celebrate your progress and keep a record of your learning with The Neuron Academy.

    1. Certificate of completion

Your instructor

Corey co-hosts The Neuron’s weekly podcast and is Managing Editor of AI at TechnologyAdvice. He teaches practical AI workflows for real-world work.

Questions about this lesson

How long is this lesson?

It runs 14 min. Inside: 1 video, 1 exercise and a certificate of completion.

Who teaches this lesson?

Corey Noles. Corey co-hosts The Neuron’s weekly podcast and is Managing Editor of AI at TechnologyAdvice. He teaches practical AI workflows for real-world work.

Do I get a certificate?

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

Do I need to know how to code?

No. Like everything in the Academy, it needs no coding or technical background.

How do I get access?

This lesson is included in a The Neuron Academy membership. Start with a 7-day free trial, then choose a monthly or yearly plan. Cancel anytime. New lessons are added every week.

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