In this course, you will be introduced to the fundamentals of crafting effective prompts. You will gain an understanding of how to refine and optimize prompts for a range of use cases. You will also explore techniques like zero-shot, few-shot, and chain-of-thought prompting. Finally, you will learn to identify potential risks associated with prompt engineering.



Essentials of Prompt Engineering

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Reviewed on Dec 9, 2024
A very straightforward and concise introduction to prompt engineering that provides the language and context for further investigation.
Reviewed on Jun 24, 2025
It's good for beginners, but should include more examples of the prompts
Reviewed on May 27, 2025
Its really good course, after completing this course, i got a clear understanding of prompts usage in daily life
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