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When to Use Perplexity

Learn when Perplexity is the right AI tool for cited research, current questions, source review, and beginner workplace research workflows.

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Taught by Corey Noles

When to Use Perplexity, from The Neuron Academy

What you'll learn

  • How to use Perplexity to conduct source-based research efficiently
  • How to write effective prompts and ask follow-up questions to refine research results
  • How to evaluate AI-generated responses by reviewing citations and verifying sources
  • How to identify Perplexity's limitations and use it responsibly for workplace research
  • How to determine when Perplexity is the best AI tool for a task and when to choose a different solution

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. When to Use Perplexity

    • 1 video
    • 1 exercise

    Learn when Perplexity is the right AI tool for cited research, current questions, source review, and beginner workplace research workflows.

    1. When to Use Perplexity
    2. Exercise : Lesson Feedback
  2. Certification

    Complimentary copy on finishing the course, reminding them of their new superpower.

    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 16 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. It's made for beginners, and 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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