Prompt Engineering for ChatGPT Free Beginner's Course

Introduction

In this course, students will learn how ChatGPT and other big language models may transform their professional lives. Along the way, you will learn how these artificial intelligence language models are becoming more important than your smartphones when these models are used wisely.

By using ChatGPT, you may be able to write software, create meal plans, improve cybersecurity, and more. This course is your key to releasing the full potential of generative AI tools, whether you're interested in learning how to write better, simplify difficult chores, or even dabble in programming.

What Will You Gain from This Course

Following the completion of this course, participants will:

1. Become an expert in using prompt engineering to enhance communication using huge language models like ChatGPT.
2. Make use of prompt patterns to get access to sophisticated features in big language models.
3. Gain expertise in creating complex prompt-based apps for many facets of life, work, or learning.

Skills Acquired:

1. Prompt Engineering
2. ChatGPT
3. Chain of Thought Prompting
4. AI Tools
5. Prompt Patterns
6.  Large Language Models

Who Is This Course For

This course is suitable for:

1. Professionals looking to use ChatGPT and other generative AI technologies to help with their work. 
2. People who want to learn more about how big language models can improve their own efficiency and productivity.
3. Teachers wishing to incorporate cutting-edge AI technology into their core curriculum and instructional strategies.
4. Business owners and entrepreneurs looking to use AI-driven solutions to streamline operations and business processes.
5. Learners and hobbyists who are keen to explore the exciting field of artificial intelligence and get useful skills in prompt engineering.

Course Content

6 Module – 39 Videos – 23 Readings – 7 Assignment – Certificate of Completion

Course Introduction

This session explores the field of generative AI and its real-world uses. You will start with a compelling and inspirational example: creating a special meal plan that follows a Keto diet and incorporates flavors from Ethiopia and Uzbekistan. Large language models like ChatGPT provide a great deal of variety and creativity, as seen in this example.

You will also be given a summary of the course, laying the groundwork for what comes next. After that, you will go further into the principles, looking at the work of huge language models and comprehending the idea of randomness in their output. You will obtain practical experience in generating prompts and utilizing these robust AI tools to their fullest capacity through interactive exercises and projects.

1. 6 Videos – 49 minutes
2. 1 Assignment – 60 minutes

Introduction to Prompts

This lesson thoroughly examines prompts and their essential function in maximizing the potential of big language models. To start, the students will learn to define prompts and explore the intuition that underlies their effectiveness. You will also learn how prompts democratize programming by enabling people of all skill levels to engage with AI systems.

Next, you will learn several prompt patterns, such as the Persona Pattern, which gives interactions with massive language models more nuance and personality. You will gain even more knowledge and skill by learning how to manage prompt size restrictions and use prompts as reusable tools. Through a sequence of readings and additional resources, you will expand your understanding of prompt patterns and remain up to date on the most recent advancements in the industry.

1.  9 Videos – 92 minutes
2. 5 Readings – 50 minutes
3. 2 Assignments – 120 minutes

Prompt Pattern I

This module is intended to improve your engagement with big language models by providing a brief yet informative study of advanced prompt patterns. You will learn about the four fundamental patterns through a series of brief videos: the Flipped Interaction Pattern, the Audience Persona Pattern, the Question Refinement Pattern, and the Cognitive Verifier Pattern.

You will gain a deeper grasp of each design and its possible applications with the addition of supplemental readings. You will work on practical exercises that require you to use the prompt patterns you have learned in real-world situations in order to reinforce what you have learned.

1. 4 Videos – 33 minutes
2. 4 Readings – 40 minutes
3. 1 Assignment – 60 minutes

Few-Shot Examples

This session explores the world of few-shot examples, an effective method for making the most of huge language models with little to no data input. You will examine several facets of few-shot examples through a series of educational movies, including their use in actions, intermediate stages, and successful authoring techniques. You will also look at sophisticated prompting strategies like ReAct Prompting and Chain of Thought Prompting, which allow for dynamic and interactive engagements with AI systems.

In addition, the session will demonstrate the adaptability and promise of these AI tools by delving into the intriguing idea of grading each other using big language models. Additional readings deepen your comprehension of Chain of Thought Prompting and ReAct by revealing more details about these groundbreaking methods.

1. 7 Videos – 64 minutes
2. 2 Readings – 20 minutes
3. 1 Assignment – 60 minutes

Prompt Pattern II

This module delves into sophisticated prompt patterns that enable dynamic interactions with extensive language models, enabling them to function in ways beyond those of conventional prompts. You will explore five primary patterns, the Game Play Pattern, Template Pattern, Meta Language Creation Pattern, Recipe Pattern, and Alternative Approaches Pattern—through a series of interesting video lessons.

Every video offers in-depth explanations of the structure and use of these patterns, showing how they may be applied to improve communication and produce a range of results. Additional readings expand on your comprehension of each design and offer insightful information about its subtleties and possible uses.

1. 5 Videos – 59 minutes
2. 5 Readings – 50 minutes
3. 1 Assignment – 60 minutes

Prompt Pattern III

The last module of the course covers advanced prompt patterns to improve your communication with huge language models. You will explore eight essential patterns through a series of educational videos. You will also be provided with resources for further research and growth on the topic of rapid engineering.

1. 8 Videos – 70 minutes
2. 7 Readings – 54 minutes
3. 1 Assignment – 180 minutes

Description

This course explores the transformational potential of ChatGPT and other big language models, highlighting the importance of these tools when used successfully in both personal and professional contexts.

The course will provide participants with extensive lessons to help them become proficient users of generative AI technologies. Through engaging examples, students will understand the subtleties of utilizing the emergent intelligence and reasoning of these tools, improving their everyday efficiency and gaining an understanding of their internal mechanisms.

Large language models rely on prompts to function, yet many users find it difficult to provide prompts that are both useful and meaningful. Proficiency in rapid formulation opens creative uses of these tools in a variety of fields and increases productivity tenfold. This course gives students the tools they need to create engaging prompts. From basic ideas to sophisticated approaches designed to solve a variety of issues, students will gain the knowledge and skills needed to create effective prompts.

The training is open to everyone and simply requires a basic understanding of computers, regardless of past experience. As they progress, students will become proficient in prompt engineering, which will enable them to use huge language models for a variety of activities related to business, education, employment, and personal pursuits. By the end of the course, participants will be able to write prompts effectively, which will allow them to fully use big language models.

Meet the Instructor(s)

Dr. Jules White - Professor of Computer Science University of Maryland, College Park Vanderbilt University

His innovative work in conversational AI, particularly in Prompt Engineering, which was featured in one of the first online courses on the subject, has made him well-known. Dr. White has received several Best Paper Awards and the National Science Foundation CAREER Award for his outstanding accomplishments. Having authored more than 160 publications, he is a prominent figure in the fields of software engineering, cybersecurity, and massive language models. He leads the MAGNUM Group at Vanderbilt, which researches the cutting-edge uses of AI in industries including manufacturing and healthcare.