Learn prompting in language models like ChatGPT
How to interact safely and effectively with AI tools through prompt engineering.
15 minutes
6 modules
For beginners
Intro course
About the course
In this course you’ll get an introduction to what prompting is and how you can use it to start harnessing the potential power of ChatGPT and other generative tools.
Are you unsure of how to begin “talking to” intelligent tools? Maybe you worry about safety, security and how to assure the quality of the responses?
Then this is the course for you: Get started exploring and learning a skill that will be important for us all in the future—namely, prompting.
Why is it important?
Prompt engineering is about interacting with generative AI. By mastering this art you can utilise tools like ChatGPT in a way that makes your daily life more effective, fun and educational. Understanding prompt engineering can also help you avoid some of the risks associated with uncritical use of AI tools.
You’ll learn to ask questions that receive precise answers, explore creative solutions and transform bigger, more challenging ideas to bite sized prompts.
In short: This course will help you turn generative tools into great collaborators.
Who’s this course for?
This course is mainly for beginners. It is a great way to get an overview over some of the possibilities of generative tools. It’s also a great match for people who may have tried ChatGPT but want to learn more about how to use such tools more securely and raise the quality of the responses they get.
You’ll learn:
- A better understanding of language models: Understand the possibilities and the limitations of tools built on language models.
- To master the art of prompting: Construct and phrase simple prompts that will give you the responses you want.
- Different techniques: Methods to improve and specify the output, reduce errors and ensure the quality of responses.
- Safety and privacy: Important guidelines while we wait for more regulations.
- Ethical considerations: Understand the ethical considerations you need to keep in mind when designing prompts.
- Practical examples: Tips and use cases for using prompt engineering in both your daily life and your work life.
