Computer Science / Prompt Engineering

AI Foundations: Prompt Engineering with ChatGPT

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Overview

This prompt engineering course is a unique opportunity to delve into the world of ChatGPT and Large Language Models (LLMs). Designed by Andrew Maynard, an expert in transformative technologies, this course equips students with the skills needed to harness the power of ChatGPT effectively.

Through a compact and engaging curriculum, students will learn to evaluate prompts and create impactful ones, maximizing the potential of ChatGPT. The course covers prompt templates, creative prompt structures, and the art of designing prompts for various tasks and applications.

Open to learners from all backgrounds, this course does not require traditional engineering skills. Instead, it focuses on the clear and creative use of language, making it particularly appealing to those studying English, languages, humanities, and social sciences.

Syllabus

Launch Pad: Getting Started and First Steps
Foundations and RACCCA
Prompt Formulation and Refinement
Prompt Templates
Imaginative Prompt Engineering
Course Conclusion

Taught by

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Computer Science / Prompt Engineering

AI Foundations: Prompt Engineering with ChatGPT

AI Foundations: Prompt Engineering with ChatGPT

Brought by: Coursera

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