Perplexity AI

Master the AI-powered search engine that provides direct answers with citations. Learn to use Perplexity for research, Pro Search for deep analysis, organize knowledge with Spaces, and integrate the API into your applications.

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6
Lessons
25+
Examples
~1.5hr
Total Time
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Search-First

What You'll Learn

By the end of this course, you'll be able to use Perplexity AI for efficient research, fact-checked answers, and knowledge management.

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AI-Powered Search

Get direct, cited answers instead of a list of links. Perplexity reads the web and synthesizes information for you.

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Pro Search

Dive deep with Pro Search for multi-step research, academic papers, data analysis, and comprehensive reports.

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Spaces & Collections

Organize your research into Spaces with custom AI instructions, shared knowledge bases, and team collaboration.

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API Integration

Build applications powered by Perplexity's search capabilities using their developer API.

Course Lessons

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Beginner

1. Introduction

What is Perplexity AI? Discover the AI search engine, how it works, its key advantages, and how it compares to Google and ChatGPT.

10 min read →
 Beginner

2. Getting Started

Create your account, run your first search, understand the interface, follow-up questions, and focus modes.

10 min read →
 Intermediate

3. Search Features

Master search techniques: focus modes, file uploads, image search, citations, follow-up threads, and sharing results.

12 min read →
 Intermediate

4. Pro Search

Unlock Pro Search for deep research, multi-step analysis, academic sources, data visualization, and comprehensive reports.

15 min read →
 Intermediate

5. Spaces

Organize research with Spaces: custom AI instructions, knowledge bases, team collaboration, and persistent context.

10 min read →
 Advanced

6. Best Practices

Optimize your Perplexity workflow: effective prompting, API integration, comparing results, and research methodology.

12 min read →

Prerequisites

What you need before starting this course.

Before You Begin:
  • A modern web browser or the Perplexity mobile app
  • A free Perplexity account (sign up at perplexity.ai)
  • No technical skills required — this course is for everyone
  • Pro subscription optional but recommended for Pro Search and Spaces