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IPL: AI Prompt Engineering Fundamentals

By Institute of Product Leadership Faculty Posted: Jul 17, 2026

Course Details

Pricing Freemium
Offered By Institute of Product Leadership
Difficulty Beginner
Duration 3 Weeks (5–7 Hours/Week)
Language English
Certificate Available

Course Curriculum & Description

Unlock the full potential of artificial intelligence with this comprehensive course on Prompt and LLM Engineering. This is the perfect ChatGPT beginner course to get you started. You will delve into the essential principles and techniques of AI Prompt Engineering to craft effective prompts that form the foundation of all modern LLM engineering and interaction with agentic AI. While the sources do not explicitly name ChatGPT , the prompt engineering principles, techniques, and design strategies taught, such as In-context Learning, Chain-of-Thought Prompting, and the C.O.S.T.A.R.S Prompt Design methodology, are the building blocks for optimizing your interactions with large language models like ChatGPT and directing other AI systems.

Throughout the course, you will first establish a foundational understanding of what a prompt is and the core concept of prompting—the first step in LLM engineering. You will then explore various prompt engineering techniques, including how to identify and manage "Bad Prompts" and leverage resources like the "IPL Prompt Library for Product Managers". The curriculum extensively covers the "C.O.S.T.A.R.S Prompt Design" framework, breaking down key elements such as Context, Objective, Style, Tone, Audience, Response, and Steps. These skills are crucial for designing instructions for any AI, from simple chatbots to sophisticated agentic AI. Furthermore, you will gain insights into the "Principles Of Prompt Instruction", focusing on critical aspects like structure, language, and reusability. By the end of this course, you will be equipped to consistently generate high-quality, impactful prompts, giving you the core skills needed to excel in AI Prompt Engineering and begin your journey into advanced LLM Engineering.


What You Will Learn

  • Understand the fundamentals of Prompt Engineering
  • Learn how Large Language Models (LLMs) work
  • Write effective prompts for AI assistants
  • Improve AI response quality using prompting techniques
  • Apply prompt engineering in business workflows
  • Use ChatGPT for productivity tasks
  • Learn prompt optimization strategies
  • Explore real-world AI applications
  • Understand AI limitations and best practices
  • Build confidence using Generative AI tools

Course Prerequisites

No prior AI experience required
Basic computer skills
Internet connection
Interest in Artificial Intelligence

Course Highlights

Beginner Friendly
Self-Paced Learning
3-Week Course
School-Verified Certificate
Hands-on Prompt Engineering
Real-World Examples
Learn from Industry Experts

Tagged Topics & Skills

Categories:
Skills Mapped:
Prompt Engineering ChatGPT Generative AI AI Productivity LLM Prompting AI Prompt Design AI Workflows AI Communication

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