Perplexity AI: A Beginner’s Toolkit for Smarter Searching

Perplexity AI: A Beginner’s Toolkit for Smarter Searching, Tired of skimming endless links on Google? Meet Perplexity AI, your smarter search assistant.

Course Description

Say goodbye to tab overload and confusing search results. Perplexity AI: A Beginner’s Toolkit for Smarter Searching is your guide to finding accurate, clear, and well-sourced answers in seconds. Whether you’re researching for school, creating content, or just curious, this course will show you how to get better results with less effort.

Perplexity isn’t just another search engine—it’s an AI-powered assistant built to help you ask better questions, follow up with ease, and understand the sources behind every answer. This course takes a beginner-friendly, hands-on approach to help you use Perplexity confidently and effectively.

You’ll start with the basics and quickly move to real examples—no technical jargon, no fluff. Each lesson is designed to help you apply Perplexity to your own work, from school assignments to everyday questions.

By the end, you’ll not only know how to use Perplexity—you’ll rely on it as a trusted tool in your daily search and research routine.

What You’ll Learn?

• What Perplexity AI is and how it works behind the scenes

• How to write clearer prompts that lead to better answers

• How to use follow-ups, threads, and Copilot for deeper research

• How to evaluate sources and trust what you find

• Practical ways to use Perplexity for school, content creation, and beyond

• How to complete a full research task using Perplexity from start to finish

Course Curriculum

Module 1: Meet Perplexity AI
Understand what makes Perplexity unique and how it transforms the way you find answers online.

• Lecture 1: What is Perplexity AI? A Beginner’s Introduction
  Get to know the tool, its core purpose, and how it stands out.

• Lecture 2: How It’s Different from Google and ChatGPT
  Understand when to use Perplexity and how it compares to the tools you already know.

Module 2: Asking Better Questions with AI
Learn how to ask smarter questions and keep your research focused and useful.

• Lecture 3: How to Ask Clear, Effective Questions
  Master the skill of prompting to get meaningful answers.

• Lecture 4: Follow-ups, Threads, and Multi-Step Research
  Go beyond simple queries—use follow-ups and threads to build deeper insight.

Module 3: Explore Features and Tools
Take advantage of Perplexity’s advanced features to enhance your research skills.

• Lecture 5: Using Copilot Mode and Suggested Questions
  Use Copilot and AI suggestions to go deeper into any topic.

• Lecture 6: Viewing Sources and Checking Credibility
  Learn how to verify sources and check the reliability of answers.

Module 4: Real-World Uses and Your Final Task
Put your learning into action with real tasks and a final guided project.

• Lecture 7: Academic Research, Brainstorming, and Everyday Use
  See how Perplexity can support your academic, creative, and personal needs.

• Lecture 8: Final Project Briefing – Your Smart Research Guide
  Apply everything in a final research project using Perplexity step-by-step.

Who Should Take This Course?

• University and college students who want to work faster and smarter

• Beginners curious about AI search but unsure where to start

• Content writers, researchers, and bloggers looking to save time

• Anyone frustrated by outdated links and scattered online info

Certificate of Completion

When you finish the course and complete your final project, you’ll receive a Certificate of Completion from Eduta. It’s a great way to show your skills—on your resume, LinkedIn, or portfolio.