Need a dependable formula for writing prompts? We’ll share a 5-step prompting framework that you can use across tools and models. And if your prompt doesn’t produce what you need on the first try, don't worry – that's part of the process! You’ll learn how to evaluate and iterate until you get the results you’re looking for.
Start Writing Prompts like a Pro
Start Writing Prompts like a Pro
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Define prompting in reference to generative AI tools
Recognize and apply the prompting framework (task, context, references, evaluate, iterate) to create effective prompts
Understand the importance of evaluating outputs and refining prompts as key to receiving the outputs you want
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Need a dependable formula for writing prompts? We’ll share a 5-step prompting framework that you can use across tools and models. And if your prompt doesn’t produce what you need on the first try, don't worry – that's part of the process! You’ll learn how to evaluate and iterate until you get the results you’re looking for.
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The course design is very good, it help to evaluate the learning and guide us if we mislead anything. The best is Ai Coach which keep you motivated if you answered something wrong also.
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I feel like unlocked a lot of great productivity hacks just by taking this course on Writing Prompts. The structure of the module is effective and allows quick mastery
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This course was a great introduction to AI. It has helped me get better results from the prompts that I write with just a few minutes of training.
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