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Learn Prompt Engineering
Learn about effective prompting techniques to craft high-quality prompts, maximizing your use of generative AI.
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BeginnerTime to complete
Average based on combined completion rates — individual pacing in lessons, projects, and quizzes may vary3 hoursProjects
3Prerequisites
1 courseWe suggest you complete the following courses before you get started with Learn Prompt Engineering:- Learn How to Use ChatGPT
About this course
Ready to supercharge your AI prompts? In this course, you will learn how to craft great prompts that will ensure your interaction with an AI system like ChatGPT or Gemini will give the best results. You will learn how to prepare an AI for an interaction, how to properly break down a task into bite-sized pieces, and how to use effective prompting techniques.
Skills you'll gain
Using AI effectively
Zero-shot prompting
One-shot prompting
Few-shot prompting
Chain of thought prompting
Syllabus
3 lessons • 3 projects • 4 quizzesCertificate of completion available with Plus or Pro
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Projects in this course
- practice Project
Crafting Effective Prompts
In this project, we will practice crafting effective prompts, from starting with a root prompt to creating reusable templates. - practice Project
Prompt Engineering Patterns Lab
In this project, we will apply prompt engineering patterns to structure information, refine responses, and create reusable templates through practical scenarios. - practice Project
Sentiment Analysis
Design a sentiment analyzer using your prompt engineering skills in this project.
Meet the creator of the course
Hisham Touma
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- Article
How to Create Effective AI Prompts (With Examples)
Learn how to create effective AI prompts with core principles, techniques, tips, and real examples for better results. - Article
Prompt Engineering 101: Understanding Zero-Shot, One-Shot, and Few-Shot
Learn prompt engineering techniques like zero-shot, one-shot, and few-shot prompting for tasks like image generation and coding. - Article
Prompt Engineering vs Fine Tuning: When to Use Each
Compare LLM fine-tuning vs prompt engineering for costs, complexity, and when to use each approach for your AI projects.
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