Generative AI: Prompt Engineering Basics
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Course Cost
Free course
Beginner
Skill Level
8 Hours
Self-paced Video lessons
This course cannot be purchased separately - to access the complete learning experience, graded assignments, and earn certificates, you'll need to enroll in the full Generative AI Fundamentals program. You can audit this specific course for free to explore the content, which includes access to course materials and lectures. This allows you to learn at your own pace without any financial commitment.

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What you'll learn
Explain prompt engineering concepts and their relevance in generative AI
Apply best practices for creating effective prompts
Master common prompt engineering techniques and approaches
Use professional prompt engineering tools effectively
Optimize AI model outputs through strategic prompt design
Skills you'll gain
This course includes:
1 Hours PreRecorded video
5 assignments
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There are 3 modules in this course
This comprehensive course introduces the fundamentals of prompt engineering for generative AI. Students learn essential techniques for crafting effective prompts, including zero-shot and few-shot approaches, as well as advanced patterns like Interview Pattern, Chain-of-Thought, and Tree-of-Thought. The curriculum covers practical applications using tools like IBM watsonx Prompt Lab, with hands-on labs providing real-world experience in optimizing AI model outputs.
Prompt Engineering for Generative AI
Module 1 · 2 Hours to complete
Prompt Engineering: Techniques and Approaches
Module 2 · 2 Hours to complete
Course Quiz, Project, and Wrap-up
Module 3 · 2 Hours to complete
Fee Structure
Individual course purchase is not available - to enroll in this course with a certificate, you need to purchase the complete Professional Certificate Course. For enrollment and detailed fee structure, visit the following: IBM AI Product Manager Professional Certificate, IBM AI Developer Professional Certificate, Generative AI for Product Managers, Generative AI for Business Intelligence (BI) Analysts, Generative AI for Data Engineers, Generative AI for Project Managers, Generative AI for Software Developers, Generative AI for Data Analysts, IBM Generative AI for Cybersecurity Professionals, IBM Generative AI Engineering Professional Certificate
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