Prompt Engineering

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Course overview

Develop the skills to confidently interact with generative AI tools. Whether you’re looking to save time, improve communication, or boost productivity, this course will teach you how to write clear and effective prompts that deliver accurate, useful outputs.

Master the foundations of effective AI prompt design

Learn how to write prompts that produce valuable responses from generative AI tools. Throughout the course, you’ll explore how large language models (LLMs) work, and discover how to structure prompts, adjust tone, and influence output using proven techniques.

Learning objectives

Understand the core principles behind generative AI and LLMs
Identify the components of a well-structured and effective prompt
Explore different prompt types and when to use them
Learn how to guide AI responses using tone, context and instruction
Recognise the ethical considerations and limitations of AI tools

What you'll learn

On this course, you’ll learn how generative AI works, what makes a good prompt, and how to shape AI responses to suit your goals. You’ll explore different prompt types and gain experience writing these to achieve desired outputs.

How generative AI and large language models (LLMs) work

Learn how generative AI tools like ChatGPT create responses, starting with the basics of how large language models (LLMs) are trained and the data they use. The course covers key concepts such as tokens, parameters, and probability, helping you understand why AI gives certain answers and how to influence its outputs.

Foundations of prompt design

Discover what makes a prompt effective and how to structure it to get the results you want. You’ll explore different prompt formats, from simple instructions to more complex, multi-part queries, and understand how clarity, tone, and context impact the AI’s response. Also, look at common mistakes and how to avoid them.

Ethical use and limitations

Explore how to use generative AI tools responsibly and with awareness of their limitations. You’ll learn about common risks such as biased outputs, inaccurate information, and misuse of AI-generated content, along with strategies for recognising and managing these issues.

What's included

Prompt Engineering training

Key facts

Certification

This is a skills and knowledge-based course with no formal accreditation.

Who it's for

Professionals in any role who want practical, repeatable ways to save time and improve output using AI tools such as ChatGPT, Microsoft CoPilot, Claude, and more. No coding experience is required.

Prerequisites

There are no prerequisites for this course.

Exam information

There is no exam for this course.

Optional extras

There are no optional extras for this course.

Pre-course

There is no pre-course work for this training course.

FAQs

Develop safe and ethical prompting practices, helping you make informed decisions about when and how to use AI in a way that supports trust, transparency, and compliance.

Do I need coding or AI experience to take this course?

No, you don’t need any coding skills or prior knowledge of artificial intelligence to take this course. It’s designed for professionals from all functions and industries who want to understand how to use AI tools more effectively in their everyday work.

What tools will this course help me use more effectively?

This course focuses on the universal principles of prompt engineering that apply across a wide range of generative AI tools. You’ll learn techniques that can be applied to ChatGPT, Microsoft CoPilot, Claude, Gemini, and more.

How will this Prompt Engineering course benefit my career development?

Understanding how to use AI effectively is fast becoming a core skill in many roles. By completing this course, you’ll gain practical techniques to maximise your use of AI enabling you to streamline daily tasks and contribute to AI-related initiatives in your organisation.

What our customers say

"My trainer was very professional, polite, and made her students very relaxed. She makes the course easy to understand. Worth the money spent. I am a very happy customer."

John Osazuwa Inneh, ILX learner

"Awesome teacher who made the content fun to learn and easy to retain. They were professional with great and interesting explanations, and they made learning the course content fun.”

Emily Meades, ILX learner

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