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First Look: GPT-5

Utilize GPT-5 skill covering Fast and Thinking modes, Study Mode, Search functionality, router capabilities, uncertainty recognition, and subscription selection

  • Skill level

    Beginner
  • Time to complete

    Approx. <1 hour
  • Certificate of completion

    Yes
  • Prerequisites

    None

About this course

GPT-5 introduces smarter tools that improve speed, accuracy, and trust making it easier to get reliable answers without second-guessing the AI. This course is ideal for anyone looking to apply GPT-5 confidently across tasks, from everyday productivity to technical problem-solving. In this course, explore what's new in GPT-5, including conversation modes, router functionality, and smarter response capabilities. Next, learn to choose between Fast and Thinking modes, use Study Mode for guided help, and turn on Search to get grounded answers with citations. Finally, discover how to recognize uncertainty, match tasks to the right mode, and select the best subscription tier for your needs. This course helps prepare learners to use GPT-5 effectively by applying its features in real-world scenarios with greater confidence and precision.

Learning objectives

  • Outline what’s new in gpt-5, including conversation modes, router functionality, and smarter response capabilities
  • Identify the differences between free, plus, pro, and enterprise tiers and state how to choose the right one
  • Choose between fast and thinking modes by completing the same task using gpt-5

How it works

Expert-led videos

In this course, you'll watch videos created by industry-leading experts for some of the biggest tech companies in the world. They'll cover key concepts, go through sample applications, prepare you for industry certifications, and more. Watch on any device — whenever and wherever you want — to learn at your own pace.

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