Learn with Vertech AcademyA simple, 2-hour course that teaches you how to understand AI and use Perplexity.
"found more usable sources in 10 min than a whole afternoon in the library" — Michael, History
“Act as my AP Biology coach and quiz me 1 step at a time on the light-dependent reactions”Why Prompt B prevents exam blank-outs: By asking the AI to quiz you 1 step at a time with guided hints instead of dumping the full answer, your brain builds the exact recall pathways needed on test day.
If you are still clicking through endless Google ads and SEO spam to find a simple answer, you are wasting hours of your life every week.
Perplexity isn't just a chatbot—it's an advanced AI Answer Engine. Unlike traditional search engines that give you a list of links to read through, Perplexity reads the internet in real-time, synthesizes the exact information you need, and proves it by linking directly to the original sources.
In this comprehensive starter course, you will learn how to bypass the fluff and get straight to the facts. We cover everything from setting up your free account to mastering the powerful Pro Search functionality that asks clarifying questions to narrow down exactly what you're looking for.
Why this beats ChatGPT for research
ChatGPT is built to write. Perplexity is built to read. Because Perplexity forces itself to cite real websites, it practically eliminates the risk of 'hallucinations' (fake facts). If you need to know what is true right now, this is the tool you open.
By the end of this short course, you'll have mastered the Pro Search feature, learned how to build custom 'Spaces' to organize your research, and figured out how to use the mobile voice search to get answers on the go. It will quickly become your default tool for factual research. If you're a student, researcher, or professional who relies on accurate data, this course will show you how to find it reliably.
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Stop fighting with SEO spam and hallucinated answers. I'll show you how to use Perplexity to bypass the garbage and get straight to accurate information with direct links to the source.
Stop clicking through ads and SEO spam. Get straight to the answer you're actually looking for.
Upload your PDFs and let Perplexity cross-reference them against live data from the web.
We'll teach you exactly how to write your questions to get the exact information you need.
Create custom Spaces to keep your projects organized and enforce strict instructions for the AI.
Use the mobile app and voice mode to conduct deep, multi-step research without typing a word.
Here's exactly what we'll cover in this program. 3 modules. 2 hours. Go at your own pace — there's no deadline.
Let's set up your account and understand how Perplexity differs from other AI tools.
You know the basics now. Here is how to use these new skills to save time every day.
No! Perplexity's free tier is incredibly generous. We'll show you how to maximize the free 'Pro Searches' you get every 4 hours.
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| Module # | Module Title | Lessons | Skills Mastered |
|---|---|---|---|
| Module 1 | Getting started with Perplexity | Module Intro: Get Set Up, What is Perplexity?, Perplexity vs. ChatGPT, Setting Up Your Account, The Interface in 2 Minutes, What the Free Tier Actually Gives You | Academic Research |
| Module 2 | Researching like a Pro | Module Intro: The Research Engine, Using Pro Search for Deep Dives, Filtering by Sources, Uploading Documents & Images, Citations and Fact-Checking, Spaces and Threads, The Discover Feed | Cross-referencing |
| Module 3 | Next steps | Module Intro: Next Steps, Congratulations, The Mobile App & Voice Search, What You Can Do Now, Course Review | Pro Search Logic |
If you are still clicking through endless Google ads and SEO spam to find a simple answer, you are wasting hours of your life every week.
Perplexity isn't just a chatbot—it's an advanced AI Answer Engine. Unlike traditional search engines that give you a list of links to read through, Perplexity reads the internet in real-time, synthesizes the exact information you need, and proves it by linking directly to the original sources.
In this comprehensive starter course, you will learn how to bypass the fluff and get straight to the facts. We cover everything from setting up your free account to mastering the powerful Pro Search functionality that asks clarifying questions to narrow down exactly what you're looking for.
Let's set up your account and understand how Perplexity differs from other AI tools.
Learn how to use Perplexity as your ultimate research assistant.
You know the basics now. Here is how to use these new skills to save time every day.