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Prompt Engineering Fundamentals

Level 100 - AI Technical Fluency
Course 103

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Prompt Engineering Fundamentals

Generative AI Fundamentals

Level 100 • Course 103

Prompt Engineering Fundamentals

Prompt Engineering Fundamentals

Overview

Explore the art of Prompt Engineering, mastering the techniques to effectively communicate with generative AI models. This course equips you to blend human creativity with AI's computational power, teaching you how to formulate prompts that generate precise and useful AI responses. Gain the skills to enhance task efficiency and foster innovation through adept interaction with tools like ChatGPT.

What You’ll Learn

  • Crafting Effective Prompts

    Crafting Effective Prompts

    Master creating clear, impactful prompts to guide AI responses.

  • Strategic Prompt Engineering

    Strategic Prompt Engineering

    Learn strategies for optimal outcomes through precise, creative prompts.

  • Real-World Applications

    Real-World Applications

    Apply prompt engineering across professions, boosting productivity and innovation.

Course Outline

Lesson 1: What is Prompt Engineering & Why You Need to Master It
Lesson 2: Prompt Strategy: Define Your Objective
Lesson 3: Prompt Strategy: Use Clear and Direct Language
Lesson 4: Prompt Strategy: Incorporate Context
Lesson 5: Prompt Strategy: Ask To Act Like A Persona
Lesson 6: Prompt Strategy: Break It Down Into Steps
Lesson 7: Prompt Strategy: Request a Structured Output
Lesson 8: Prompt Strategy: Experiment with Different Prompt Styles
Lesson 9: Prompt Strategy: Use Few-Shot Learning When Appropriate
Lesson 10: Prompt Strategy: Iterate and Refine Your Prompts
Lesson 11: Prompt Strategy: Ensure Human-in-the-Loop

Why These Skills Are Essential

  • AI Communication Mastery

    AI Communication Mastery

    Mastering prompt engineering is crucial for effective AI interaction in an AI-driven era.

  • Lead in Innovation

    Lead in Innovation

    Equip yourself with cutting-edge skills to enhance AI interactions, making your work more impactful.

  • Bridge the Human-AI Gap

    Bridge the Human-AI Gap

    Learn to communicate with AI effectively, transforming how tasks are approached, and solutions are generated.

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