OpenAI Reasoning: Reflection and Effort Levels, from ChatGPT to API
Understand and configure OpenAI model reasoning: the GPT-6 reflection slider in ChatGPT, Max and Ultra in Work and Codex, none to max effort and pro mode in the API, multi-step workflows, and business use cases.
12 lessons About 1 h 45 min Intermediate
What you'll learn
- Choose the model and reflection level adapted to the nature and stakes of a task, in ChatGPT as in the API
- Decide when to activate extended reasoning and when a direct response suffices
- Adjust reasoning effort, from none to max, and know when to use pro mode, Max or Ultra
- Orchestrate a multi-step workflow combining reasoning, Code Interpreter and web search
- Produce a multi-source synthesis or a financial variance report with a reasoning model
Course details
- Who it's for
- Anyone wishing to discover and use ChatGPT, without technical prerequisites.
- Prerequisites
- Prior practice with generative AI is recommended.
- Length
- 1 h 45 min · 12 lessons
- Format
- Self-paced course 100% online, accessible 24/7 from a browser. Progress saved, resume anytime. Estimated duration: 1 h 45 min.
- Assessment
- Application exercises proposed throughout the lessons. Each lesson ends with its Key takeaways, supporting self-assessment. A final quiz of 5 corrected questions, at the end of the last lesson, validates learning.
- Accessibility
- Self-paced course accessible to people with disabilities: text content compatible with screen readers, keyboard navigation and compliant contrasts. For any adaptation needs, email [email protected].
- Price
- Free
- Recognition
- Certificate of completion issued by Corsen AI, verifiable online.
- Syllabus
- Download the syllabus (PDF)