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Generative AI & Prompt Engineering: From Fundamentals to Practice

Complete introduction to generative AI and prompt engineering in just 2 hours. Perfect for busy professionals who want to quickly understand and start using AI tools effectively.

2 hours
1 day
4.9 (320 reviews)
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What You'll Learn

  • Core generative AI concepts and technologies
  • Essential prompt engineering techniques
  • Hands-on practice with real AI tools
  • Advanced prompting strategies
  • Ethics and best practices

Detailed Course Curriculum

1Welcome & Learning Goals
Course introduction, objectives, and what you'll achieve by the end
5 minutes
2Overview of Generative AI
GANs, VAEs, and LLMs explained with real-world use cases and applications
20 minutes
  • • Generative Adversarial Networks (GANs)
  • • Variational Autoencoders (VAEs)
  • • Large Language Models (LLMs)
  • • Real-world applications and use cases
3Model Anatomy & Pipeline
High-level look at training basics and the prompt→output pipeline
15 minutes
  • • Model training fundamentals
  • • Understanding the prompt→output pipeline
  • • How models process and generate responses
4Core Prompt Engineering Fundamentals
Essential techniques: clarity, templates, and iteration strategies
35 minutes
  • • Writing clear and effective prompts
  • • Creating reusable prompt templates
  • • Iterative prompt improvement techniques
  • • Common pitfalls and how to avoid them
5Advanced Prompting Techniques
Few-shot vs zero-shot, chain-of-thought, and persona prompting
20 minutes
  • • Zero-shot vs few-shot prompting
  • • Chain-of-thought reasoning
  • • Persona-based prompting
  • • When to use each technique
6Live Demo & Guided Exercise
Hands-on practice with prompt iteration examples and participant exercises
20 minutes
  • • Live demonstration of prompt engineering
  • • Interactive exercises and practice
  • • Real-time prompt iteration examples
  • • Q&A and troubleshooting
7Ethics, Bias & Guardrails
Responsible AI practices with practical mitigation tips
10 minutes
  • • Understanding AI bias and limitations
  • • Ethical considerations in AI use
  • • Implementing guardrails and safety measures
  • • Practical mitigation strategies
8Next Steps & Resources
Tools, libraries, and further learning pathways for continued growth
5 minutes
  • • Recommended AI tools and platforms
  • • Useful libraries and frameworks
  • • Advanced learning pathways
  • • Community resources and support
Course Details
Duration1 day
Total Hours2 hours
Difficulty
Beginner
FormatLive + Interactive
Certificate
Yes
Students320+
$99

Perfect for busy professionals

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Why This Course?

Focused & Practical

Get up to speed quickly with hands-on exercises

Expert-Led

Learn from industry professionals

Ethics Included

Responsible AI practices from day one

Meet Your Instructor

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Dr. Jessica Lee

AI Product Lead at Microsoft

Dr. Lee specializes in making complex AI concepts accessible to everyone. With over 6 years of experience in AI product development and a passion for education, she has trained over 5,000 professionals in AI fundamentals and prompt engineering techniques.

PhD AI/ML
Microsoft
5k+ Trained

What Students Say

"Perfect introduction! In just 2 hours, I went from knowing nothing about AI to confidently using ChatGPT and other tools for my work. Highly recommend!"

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Sarah Martinez
Marketing Manager

"Exactly what I needed as a busy executive. Concise, practical, and immediately applicable. The ethics section was particularly valuable."

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Robert Thompson
VP Operations

"Great balance of theory and practice. The live demo was fantastic - seeing prompt engineering in action really made it click for me."

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Lisa Park
UX Designer

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