AI Prompt Engineering for the Workforce (Self-Paced)

Module 1: Introduction to AI and Prompt Engineering

• Overview of generative AI and language models
• How AI assistants interpret and respond to prompts
• Starting, managing, and continuing AI conversations
• Understanding chat context and prompt chaining
• Introduction to multimodal prompting

Module 2: Crafting Effective AI Prompts

• Principles of clear and effective prompt design
• Zero-shot and few-shot prompting approaches
• Using prompt frameworks to structure instructions
• Iterative prompt refinement and experimentation
• Evaluating AI outputs for quality and relevance

Module 3: Practical Application and Challenges

• Applying AI prompting to real government work tasks
• Controlling writing style and tone with AI
• Recognizing AI limitations, including hallucinations and bias
• Ethical, privacy, and security considerations
• Responsible AI use within government guidelines

Learning Activities & Knowledge Checks

• Guided demonstrations and applied exercises
• Scenario-based practice using work-related examples
• Knowledge checks reinforcing key concepts