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
Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.
4.6
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1 hour to complete
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Vanderbilt University
Vanderbilt University
Vanderbilt University
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SD
5
Reviewed on Dec 9, 2024
A very straightforward and concise introduction to prompt engineering that provides the language and context for further investigation.
AE
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Reviewed on Dec 14, 2024
very informative and well-constructed introductory course
RM
4
Reviewed on Mar 8, 2025
Covers most basic parts. But there is so much more, I was looking for something more detailed. It was a good course from the perspective that it offered the most it could in this timeframe.
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