Prompt Engineering and AI Foundations with ChatGPT

Artificial intelligence is rapidly changing how we work, but getting the best results from these tools requires knowing how to communicate with them effectively. Understanding how generative AI works and how to structure your prompts is the key to unlocking its true potential. This text-based course takes you from an absolute beginner to a confident prompt designer. You will learn how to write precise, context-aware prompts that yield high-quality, predictable outputs from ChatGPT and other large language models. What you'll learn: - Understand the foundational differences between narrow, general, and super intelligence - Write structured prompts using frameworks like role prompting and few-shot learning - Apply chain-of-thought prompting to solve complex, multi-step problems - Mitigate common AI issues such as hallucinations, bias, and generic responses - Explore retrieval-augmented generation concepts and how external data enhances AI outputs - Practice crafting prompts for real-world tasks like summarization, drafting, and coding support The course begins with essential terminology and the core concepts of artificial intelligence, ensuring you have a solid theoretical grounding. You will then progress through practical, text-based explanations and structured written exercises that show you exactly how to refine your queries for maximum effectiveness. This program is designed for beginners who want to leverage generative AI in their personal or professional lives, with no prior technical background or programming experience required. Start reading today to master the art of prompting and make AI work for you.