Description

Introduction

Prompt engineering is the practice of crafting inputs to guide large language models (LLMs) like ChatGPT toward accurate, relevant, and useful outputs. This beginner-friendly course introduces the core principles of prompt design, explores how LLMs interpret prompts, and offers practical strategies to maximize the quality of AI responses across various applications.

Prerequisites

• No coding experience required

• Basic familiarity with using ChatGPT or other AI tools

• Curiosity about how to communicate effectively with AI systems

Table of Contents

1. Understanding Large Language Models (LLMs)
1.1 What Are LLMs and How Do They Work?
1.2 Key Capabilities and Limitations of ChatGPT
1.3 Real-World Applications of LLMs

2. Basics of Prompt Engineering
2.1 What Is a Prompt?
2.2 Types of Prompts: Instructional, Informational, Creative
2.3 Input Quality = Output Quality

3. Crafting Effective Prompts
3.1 Using Clear and Specific Language
3.2 Adding Context and Role Assignments
3.3 Structuring Prompts for Consistency

4. Prompting Techniques and Strategies
4.1 Zero-shot vs. Few-shot Prompting
4.2 Chain-of-Thought Prompting
4.3 Using Examples to Guide Responses

5. Prompt Patterns and Templates
5.1 Templates for Summarization, Translation, and Content Creation
5.2 Prompts for Coding, Research, and Analysis
5.3 Building Reusable Prompt Frameworks

6. Evaluating and Refining Prompts
6.1 Interpreting Model Behavior
6.2 Troubleshooting Poor Outputs
6.3 Iterating for Better Performance

7. Ethical Prompting and Best Practices
7.1 Understanding AI Bias and Limitations
7.2 Writing Prompts Responsibly
7.3 Privacy and Compliance Considerations

8. Hands-On Practice Scenarios
8.1 Writing Prompts for Customer Support Automation
8.2 Designing Learning Prompts for Education
8.3 Role-Play and Simulation Prompts for Business Use

Prompt engineering is the key to unlocking the power of LLMs like ChatGPT. With even a basic understanding of prompt structure and strategies, anyone can create useful, customized AI interactions. This course gives you a solid foundation to start crafting better prompts and confidently work alongside AI.