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Davidson College

Prompt Engineering for ChatGPT

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Overview

In the fast-evolving world of artificial intelligence, understanding how to work with tools like ChatGPT is a game-changer. This 5-week course provides you with a comprehensive toolkit for mastering generative AI through effective prompting strategies. From content creation to decision-making, you'll explore how to leverage AI as your thought partner, helping you tackle complex tasks with confidence. Designed for professionals, entrepreneurs, and learners from all backgrounds, this course is your gateway to becoming proficient in generative AI.

Who Should Enroll:
This course is open to all curious learners who wish to explore the potential of AI language tools and enhance their prompt engineering skills. Whether you're a content creator, a professional seeking to leverage AI, or simply an enthusiast eager to delve into the world of AI, this course is tailor-made for you.
Join us in this exciting Prompt Engineering for ChatGPT course to harness the true potential of AI language tools and unlock a world of possibilities through effective prompt engineering! Let's embark on this learning journey together!

Syllabus

Week 1: Introduction to ChatGPT

Generative AI fundamentals and use cases

Overview of ChatGPT's strengths, limitations, and ethical considerations

Basics of effective prompting

Week 2: Content Creation

How to craft prompts for blogs, emails, and social media

Specifying context, format, style, tone, and audience

Week 3: Decision-Making with Data

Techniques for analyzing and summarizing data

Chain of Thought and Program Simulation prompting

Applying placeholders and temperature controls to fine-tune outputs

Week 4: Synthesizing Information

Knowledge generation and integration

Reverse prompt engineering and iterative refinement

Combining multiple data sources for actionable insights

Week 5: ChatGPT as a Thought Partner

Role prompting and all-in-one prompts

Using AI for brainstorming, strategic planning, and innovation

Best practices for sustainable AI collaboration

Taught by

Beth Adams, Evan Rozantes and Amy Gascon

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4.3 rating at edX based on 50 ratings

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  • Learned prompt engineering for whether you're using AI for coding, content creation, research, product development, or automation, mastering prompts lets you get much better, faster, and more useful outputs.Learned about:
    zero-shot prompting, RAG (Retrieval-Augmented Generation), function calling & loops

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