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.



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Reviewed on Dec 10, 2024
A very straightforward and concise introduction to prompt engineering that provides the language and context for further investigation.
Reviewed on Mar 6, 2025
Great Beginner-level course giving good start for Prompt Engineering
Reviewed on May 28, 2025
Its really good course, after completing this course, i got a clear understanding of prompts usage in daily life
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