Prompt Engineering Overview

Elvis Saravia via YouTube

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Dive into a comprehensive lecture on prompt engineering, covering fundamental concepts and cutting-edge techniques. Explore tools and applications in the field, and gain insights into future directions. Access accompanying resources including a website, notebook, slides, and GitHub repository for further learning. Join a Discord community for ongoing discussions. The lecture is structured in four parts: Introduction to Prompt Engineering, Advanced Techniques, Tools and Applications, and Conclusion and Future Directions. Note a correction regarding the few-shot prompting example, with a link provided for the correct information.

Syllabus

Part 1 - Introduction to Prompt Engineering
Part 2 - Advanced Techniques for Prompt Engineering
Part 3 - Tools and Applications
Part 4 - Conclusion and Future Directions
- I used the wrong example for few-shot prompting; you can find an example here: https://github.com/dair-ai/Prompt-Engineering-Guide/blob/main/guides/prompts-advanced-usage.md#few-shot-prompting

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Elvis Saravia

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4.7 rating, based on 52 Class Central reviews

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Jaywardhan Thorat
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The course can cover the topics in more detail. Now the topics are not being covered deeply it seems like just a quick overview course.
Ruban Sathish R

I recently completed the course on Class Central and found it to be both very easy to follow and highly informative. The structure of the lessons made complex topics simple to understand, and the explanations were clear and concise. I especially appreciated how the course balanced theory with practical insights, which helped me connect the concepts to real-world applications. The pace was comfortable, making it possible to learn efficiently without feeling overwhelmed. Overall, this course provided valuable knowledge in a short time, and I would definitely recommend it to anyone looking to strengthen their understanding.
Khushi Yadav

It's very amazing course I learn knowledge with full proff and practical knowledge.this course is very useful full for a developer or others persons who interesting to learn prompt engineering
Jonnada Chandrasekhar Rao

I recently completed the course on Class Central and found it to be both very easy to follow and highly informative. I really like this course and I learned basic AI tools its very help full for me, The Prompt Engineering course was very helpful and easy to understand. It taught me how to use AI tools like ChatGPT effectively by creating better prompts. The course was practical and beginner-friendly. I gained useful skills that will help me in studies and future work. Overall, it was a great learning experience.
Shreyash Sanjay Shinde

A very informative and beginner-friendly introduction to prompt engineering. Elvis Saravia explains the concepts clearly with practical examples, making it easy to understand how prompts influence AI outputs. Great starting point for anyone new to working with AI models.
Vaishnav Sagaonkar

course was too good as it was all about prompts and how to do that in a well professional manner this was great experience for me to understand and learn new things as a prompt engineer
Friday Stark

I have learned more about prompt engineering, and there is a clear explanation of every topic. I get some notes that provide some additional knowledge. They give actual problems to get easier to learn.
Shreyash Shitole

Good course to understand the prompt engineering. Overall got good knowledge about the prompt engineering.
Siddhi Patil

i really like this course and i'm learn basic AI tools its very help full for me ,The Prompt Engineering course was very helpful and easy to understand. It taught me how to use AI tools like ChatGPT effectively by creating better prompts. The course was practical and beginner-friendly. I gained useful skills that will help me in studies and future work. Overall, it was a great learning experience.
Rhugved Ramesh Waydande

It was a pleasure to complete such a good directed course. It provided all the beginner knowledge need to know about prompt engineering.
The examples shown are great to understand and they provide a exercise to try it out by our self . This helped me to understand it by trying it out. The source links are provided and are easy to access with minimal efforts.
Jagadeesan N

I really like this course and I'm learn basic AI tools its very help full for me ,The Prompt Engineering course was very helpful and easy to understand.
Nuvvala Hemanth

the course was very excleent every one can understand very easy we can get a overview on prompt engineering with the help this course
Shaik Jasmine

Getting Knowledge among the topic and implementing in the real-world sessions and having acknowledge to others to get know about the Prompt engineering.
Amar Kumar

The Prompt Engineering course is an excellent resource for anyone looking to master the art of crafting effective prompts for AI models. It provides a clear understanding of how prompt design impacts output quality and efficiency. The course is well…

The Prompt Engineering course is an excellent resource for anyone looking to master the art of crafting effective prompts for AI models. It provides a clear understanding of how prompt design impacts output quality and efficiency. The course is well-structured, starting with foundational concepts and gradually introducing advanced techniques like role-based prompting, chain-of-thought, and optimization strategies. Real-world examples and hands-on exercises make the learning experience practical and engaging. I particularly appreciated the emphasis on iterative refinement and ethical considerations, which are crucial in today’s AI-driven world. The instructors explain complex ideas in a simple, approachable manner, making it suitable for beginners and professionals alike. By the end of the course, I felt confident in creating prompts that deliver accurate, context-aware responses. Overall, this course is a must for anyone working with AI tools and looking to enhance productivity and creativity
GHANTASALA SAI SRAVANI

This course on Prompt Engineering provides a clear and practical introduction to core concepts, with examples that make it easy to understand how prompts work in real scenarios. The explanations are simple, well structured, and helpful for beginners. Overall, it is a great starting point for anyone looking to improve their prompting skills.
Praveena Kotapati

This prompt engineering video is a fantastic resource for anyone looking to unlock the true potential of AI tools like ChatGPT. The instructor does an excellent job of breaking down complex concepts into simple, actionable techniques, emphasizing th…

This prompt engineering video is a fantastic resource for anyone looking to unlock the true potential of AI tools like ChatGPT. The instructor does an excellent job of breaking down complex concepts into simple, actionable techniques, emphasizing the importance of clarity, context, and iterative refinement.
The tutorial covers essential strategies such as using specific instructions, defining the AI's role, and providing few-shot examples to achieve accurate and relevant outputs. I especially appreciated the practical, real-world examples that demonstrated how slight changes in phrasing can significantly impact the AI's response. The video effectively shows that prompt engineering is a valuable skill, not just a fleeting trend, that boosts productivity and efficiency in various applications. Highly recommended for both beginners and those seeking to sharpen their AI interaction skills.
Abhishek Anand

Delivered a clear and insightful introduction to prompt engineering, explaining its importance in optimizing interactions with AI models. The video covers key concepts such as prompt design strategies, common pitfalls, and best practices for achievi…

Delivered a clear and insightful introduction to prompt engineering, explaining its importance in optimizing interactions with AI models. The video covers key concepts such as prompt design strategies, common pitfalls, and best practices for achieving accurate and context-aware outputs.
What stands out is the structured approach— Break down complex ideas into digestible segments, making it beginner-friendly while still valuable for advanced users. The examples provided help illustrate how small changes in phrasing can significantly impact results.
Overall, this is an excellent resource for anyone looking to understand the fundamentals of prompt engineering and improve their AI prompting skills.
✅ Pros:

Well-organized and easy to follow
Practical examples and actionable tips
Great for beginners and intermediate learners

⚠️ Cons:

Could include more advanced case studies for experienced practitioners
Srishti Arora

Very understanding course easy to score more and enhance the knowledge very much..very helpful in mca gen ai department
Sushant

The course is very productive that it is ever video was best at it place so there is not need of aby feedback for this course
Bhosale Nikita Sudhakar

it's a very good experience easy to learn and proper explanations all topic vise proper explanation with example good understanding of Ai tools