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Generative AI for Everyone

Learn the basics of generative AI and best prompt engineering practices when using AI chatbots like ChatGPT to create new content.

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This skill path includes
This skill path includes

  • Skill level

    Beginner

  • Time to complete

    Average based on combined completion rates — individual pacing in lessons, projects, and quizzes may vary
     
    4 hours

  • Projects

    4

  • Prerequisites

    None

About this skill path

Generative AI is quickly becoming a technology many companies are integrating into their day-to-day use. In this skill path, you will learn what generative AI is, how it works, how to use it effectively using techniques known as prompt engineering, and how to review AI-generated content. You will also practice your skills in several projects to solidify what you’ve learned.

Skills you'll gain

  • Understand what generative AI is
  • Learn about different types of generative AI
  • Study the ethics of using generative AI

Syllabus

6 units • 10 lessons • 4 projects • 10 quizzes
  • 1

    Welcome to Generative AI for Everyone

    Welcome to Generative AI for Everyone

  • 2

    Learn About Generative AI

    Dive into the many forms of generative AI and learn how we can best use these new technologies!

  • 3

    Learn How to Use ChatGPT

    Ready to dive into the world of Generative AI? Learn how ChatGPT works, how to use ChatGPT in your everyday life, and how to write effective ChatGPT prompts.

  • 4

    Prompt Engineering

    Learn about effective prompting techniques to craft high-quality prompts, maximizing your use of generative AI.

  • 5

    Verifying AI Results

    A deep dive into the risks and limitations of AI as well as techniques on how to ensure the accuracy of outputs returned from an AI system like ChatGPT.

  • 6

    Capstone Project: Creating a Prompting Template

    Create a prompt template

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