Tool or Technology
TT0013

Perplexity AI Unlocked

Search, Research & Discover with AI

Perplexity
Duration
4 Hours
Level
Awareness
Delivery
Instructor-Led
Format
Awareness Session

Programme Objectives

  • Understand how Perplexity uses AI-powered search to support faster information discovery and workplace research.
  • Explore effective questioning and search-prompting techniques for obtaining relevant, focused, and useful information.
  • Develop awareness of source citations, credibility checks, and verification when using AI-generated research.
  • Experience practical Perplexity capabilities for web research, comparison, summarisation, and file-based information discovery.
  • Apply Perplexity to common corporate research and decision-support activities.

Technology covered

Perplexity AIAI-Powered SearchPro SearchResearch ModeSource CitationsFile Analysis

Who should attend

  • Business Professionals & Knowledge Workers
  • Research & Strategy Professionals
  • Business Analysts & Functional Consultants
  • Sales & Business Development Professionals
  • Marketing & Market Research Professionals
  • Human Resources & Learning Professionals
  • Operations Professionals
  • Project & Program Managers
  • Product Managers & Product Owners
  • Consultants & Advisory Professionals
  • People Managers & Team Leaders

Prerequisites & Participant Readiness

  • Basic computer and internet proficiency
  • Familiarity with online search and common workplace research activities
  • No AI or programming knowledge required
  • No previous Perplexity experience required

TOC Modules

Concepts
  • Understanding Generative AI and AI-powered search at a business-user level
  • Understanding how Perplexity differs from traditional keyword-based search
  • Exploring common workplace applications for research and information discovery
  • Understanding questions, responses, sources, and follow-up conversations
Practical activities
  • Exploring Perplexity using simple workplace research questions
  • Comparing traditional search results with an AI-generated research response

Scenarios

Market & Competitor Research

Business Question → Perplexity Search → Source Review → Competitor Comparison → Key Insights → Research Brief

Participants use Perplexity to investigate a market or competitor landscape, compare evidence from multiple sources, and create a concise research brief to support business planning.

Industry Trend & Opportunity Research

Research Objective → Pro Search / Research Mode → Multi-Source Evidence → Trend Analysis → Opportunities → Decision-Ready Summary

Participants investigate an emerging industry or technology trend, validate relevant evidence, identify potential implications, and organise the findings into an actionable business summary.

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