Prompt Engineering for ChatGPT: A Beginner's Course

Course Title: Prompt Engineering for ChatGPT: A Beginner's Course

This course is designed for adults who are new to using ChatGPT. Participants will learn the fundamentals of prompt engineering, enabling them to craft effective and engaging prompts to communicate with AI systems. The curriculum covers the basics of natural language processing (NLP), the pivotal role of prompts in AI interactions, and includes practical exercises to build proficiency. We will explore real-world use cases of ChatGPT in various domains such as work, education, and daily activities. By the end of the course, participants will have created a personalized prompt portfolio tailored to their industry and individual needs, shared experiences and insights with peers, and gained confidence in leveraging AI tools for diverse applications.

Objectives

• Develop personalized documentation of prompt patterns for future use
• Engage in peer discussions to share ideas and applications
• Apply prompt engineering to effectively work with large language models like ChatGPT
• Use prompt patterns to tap into powerful capabilities within large language models
• Create complex prompt-based applications for life, business, or education

Activities

• Documentation: Students will document each pattern and technique learned during the course, creating a personalized go-to guide.
• Discussion Board: Weekly discussion board participation to share ideas, applications, and experiences with prompt engineering.
• Peer Feedback: Engage in collaborative problem-solving and provide feedback to peers.