Prompt Engineering for ChatGPT

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Prompt Engineering for ChatGPT

Instructor: Anton Voroniuk

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6 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

Beginner level

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4 hours to complete

Flexible schedule

Learn at your own pace

6 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

Beginner level

Recommended experience

4 hours to complete

Flexible schedule

Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

Master professional frameworks like CO-STAR, CREATE, and RACE to build precise, high-performance prompts for complex business and academic tasks.
Use prompt chaining and advanced logic to automate multi-stage workflows, reduce hallucinations, and transform raw data into structured reports.

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There are 6 modules in this course

By the end of this course, you will master the art of architectural prompting—moving beyond casual conversation to professional-grade AI orchestration. You will learn to leverage industry-standard frameworks like CO-STAR, RACE, and CREATE to build high-performance outputs, understand the statistical "hood" of tokens and probabilities to eliminate hallucinations, and chain complex prompts to handle large-scale projects with surgical precision.

Completing this course transforms ChatGPT from a simple chatbot into your ultimate professional multiplier. Whether you are a student, a business lead, or a creative, you will gain the ability to synthesize raw data into polished reports and automate repetitive workflows, saving hours of manual labor. What makes this course unique is its focus on structural rigor and future-proofing. We don’t just give you a list of "cool prompts"; we teach you the underlying logic of generative AI and prepare you for the coming era of autonomous agents. If you’re a beginner, we provide a structured path to mastery; if you’re an experienced user, we offer the technical depth to turbocharge your efficiency. Stop just "chatting" and start architecting your future in the AI-native world.

Get started with generative AI by understanding how Large Language Models function and mastering the fundamental structure of an effective prompt.

What's included

3 videos2 readings1 assignment

3 videosTotal 6 minutes

Introduction to the Course1 minute
How LLMs Work: Tokens, Probabilities, and Predictions2 minutes
The Anatomy of a Prompt: Context, Instruction, and Output3 minutes

2 readingsTotal 20 minutes

The Evolution of GPT Models: From GPT-3.5 to GPT-5.410 minutes
Terminology Guide: Temperature, Top-P, and System Messages10 minutes

1 assignmentTotal 8 minutes

Test Your Knowledge8 minutes

Master the art of structured communication by exploring essential prompting frameworks and learning how to refine AI responses through iterative techniques.

What's included

4 videos1 reading1 assignment

Explore advanced cognitive prompting techniques to enhance AI reasoning capabilities, minimize hallucinations, and solve complex logic problems using systematic thinking methods.

What's included

3 videos2 readings1 assignment

3 videosTotal 8 minutes

Zero-Shot vs. Few-Shot Prompting3 minutes
Implementing Chain-of-Thought (CoT) Prompting2 minutes
Reducing Hallucinations: Verifiable Facts and Constraints3 minutes

2 readingsTotal 20 minutes

The Science of "Thinking Step-by-Step": Why CoT Improves Accuracy10 minutes
Case Study: Solving Logic Puzzles with Deliberate Prompting10 minutes

1 assignmentTotal 10 minutes

Test Your Knowledge10 minutes

Learn to control the persona, tone, and technical format of AI responses to produce professional-grade content tailored to specific industry standards and data requirements.

What's included

3 videos3 readings1 assignment

3 videosTotal 7 minutes

The Masterclass of Reverse Prompting3 minutes
Mastering Output Formats (Markdown, JSON, Tables)2 minutes
Transforming Raw Data into Formatted Reports2 minutes

3 readingsTotal 35 minutes

Role-Prompting: Why Personas Change the Output Quality10 minutes
Creating Custom Instructions for Professional Writing15 minutes
Tone and Voice Guide: Adjusting for Different Industries10 minutes

1 assignmentTotal 10 minutes

Test Your Knowledge10 minutes

Apply advanced prompting strategies to real-world scenarios by mastering complex prompt chaining, organizational frameworks, and ethical AI usage through interactive simulations.

What's included

2 videos1 reading1 assignment

Conclude the course by exploring the future of autonomous AI agents and consolidating your knowledge with essential resources for long-term prompting success.

What's included

2 videos1 reading1 assignment

Instructor

Anton Voroniuk

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