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Perplexity — Introductory Field Guide
Learn what actually makes Perplexity different from a chatbot — and how to use it, and its Comet browser, safely and well.
What you’ll walk away with
- Explain what Perplexity is and isn't, and how its citation-first, research-native design differs from a standard chatbot
- Describe Perplexity's core capabilities, including the Comet agentic browser
- Write prompts that get more accurate, better-sourced answers out of Perplexity
- Assess Perplexity's privacy and security posture before using it for real work
- Complete a hands-on first real task using Perplexity end to end
Questions people ask before they start
Is this course for beginners or experienced Perplexity users?
It's an introductory field guide. It starts with what Perplexity is and isn't, then moves through core capabilities, prompting, privacy/security, and a hands-on task — so it works whether you've never opened Perplexity or already use it casually.
Does this cover the Comet browser?
Yes. Comet, Perplexity's agentic browser, is covered under Core Capabilities in the 'Understanding Perplexity' module.
Will I actually use Perplexity during the course, or is it just theory?
There's a dedicated hands-on lesson, 'Your First Real Task,' where you apply what you've learned to a real task rather than just reading about it.
Why does a cybersecurity company teach a course on Perplexity?
Securafy built AI University to help people adopt AI tools safely. This course includes a specific lesson on Security & Privacy with Perplexity so you understand its data handling posture before relying on it.
Do I need any technical background to take this?
No. The course is structured as a field guide — it explains what Perplexity is, how it works, and how to prompt it well, without assuming prior AI or technical experience.
What's the difference between this and just Googling how to use Perplexity?
The course is organized into a specific sequence — what Perplexity is, its capabilities, effective prompting, privacy/security considerations, and a real hands-on task — rather than scattered tips, so you build a working understanding in order.