Advanced Prompt Engineering Course
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Advanced Prompt Engineering Course
Instructor: Priyanka Mehta
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What you'll learn
Craft effective prompts using structure, context, and output indicators
Apply core and advanced prompting techniques like CoT and ToT
Build dynamic, reusable prompts with LangChain, Jinja2, and Python f-strings
Design scalable GenAI workflows for real-world applications
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There are 3 modules in this course
This comprehensive Prompt Engineering course equips you with the skills to design, optimize, and scale effective prompts for generative AI and large language models. Begin by mastering the structure of prompts, learn how to use key elements like instructions, context, input data, and output indicators to generate precise outputs. Explore LLM settings and formatting techniques to enhance prompt effectiveness. Progress to core techniques such as zero-shot, few-shot, Chain of Thought (CoT), Self-Consistency, and Tree of Thoughts (ToT) prompting, reinforced with practical demos using OpenAI and LangChain. Learn to generate synthetic data for RAG models and create dynamic, reusable prompts using LangChain templates, Jinja2, and Python f-strings.
You should have a basic understanding of Python programming and familiarity with large language model outputs. By the end of this course, you will be able to: - Understand Prompts: Master structure and elements for accurate AI outputs - Apply Techniques: Use zero-shot, few-shot, CoT, and advanced strategies - Build Dynamically: Create reusable prompts with LangChain and templates - Scale with GenAI: Design prompt-driven workflows for real-world use cases Ideal for AI developers, data scientists, and professionals building GenAI-powered applications.
Master the foundations of prompt engineering with this hands-on module. Learn how to craft effective prompts, understand key elements like instructions, context, input data, and output indicators. Explore advanced techniques including LLM settings and prompt formatting for optimal results. Ideal for professionals looking to harness the power of generative AI tools efficiently.
What's included
8 videos1 reading4 assignments
8 videosβ’Total 36 minutes
- Learning Objectivesβ’2 minutes
- Introduction to Prompt Engineeringβ’2 minutes
- Prompt Engineering: Exampleβ’6 minutes
- Introduction to Advanced Prompt Engineeringβ’2 minutes
- LLM Settings for Optimal Promptingβ’7 minutes
- Prompt Formatting: Crafting the Right Structureβ’7 minutes
- Instruction and Context in Prompt Elementsβ’5 minutes
- Prompt Elements: Input Data and Output Indicatorβ’5 minutes
1 readingβ’Total 10 minutes
- Course Syllabus β’10 minutes
4 assignmentsβ’Total 85 minutes
- Assessment for Foundations of Prompt Engineeringβ’40 minutes
- Quiz on Prompt Engineeringβ’15 minutes
- Quiz on Advanced Prompt Engineeringβ’15 minutes
- Quiz on Prompt Elementsβ’15 minutes
Explore core prompting techniques to maximize the performance of large language models. Learn zero-shot, few-shot, and Chain of Thought (CoT) prompting to improve response accuracy and reasoning. Dive into advanced strategies like Self-Consistency and Tree of Thoughts (ToT) prompting with real-world demos using OpenAI and LangChain. Perfect for anyone mastering GenAI workflows.
What's included
14 videos6 assignments
14 videosβ’Total 77 minutes
- Overview and Examples of Zero-Shot Promptingβ’7 minutes
- Demo: Zero-Shot Prompting with OpenAIβ’12 minutes
- Overview and Examples of Few-Shot Promptingβ’7 minutes
- Demo: Few-Shot Prompting with LangChain and OpenAIβ’2 minutes
- Introduction to Chain of Thought (CoT) Promptingβ’5 minutes
- CoT Prompts for Better Reasoningβ’4 minutes
- CoT Technique: Examplesβ’7 minutes
- Demo: Chain of Thought Prompting with LangChain and OpenAIβ’7 minutes
- Overview, Benefits and Features of Self-Consistency Promptingβ’7 minutes
- Self-Consistency Prompting: Examplesβ’3 minutes
- Demo: Self-Consistency Prompting with LangChain and OpenAIβ’3 minutes
- Introduction to Tree of Thoughts (ToT) Promptingβ’7 minutes
- Tree of Thoughts (ToT) Prompting: Exampleβ’4 minutes
- Demo: Tree of Thoughts Prompting with LangChain and OpenAIβ’3 minutes
6 assignmentsβ’Total 115 minutes
- Assessment for Core Prompting Techniquesβ’40 minutes
- Quiz on Prompting Techniques: Zero-Shot Promptingβ’15 minutes
- Quiz on Prompting Techniques: Few-Shot Promptingβ’15 minutes
- Quiz on Chain of Thought (CoT) Promptingβ’15 minutes
- Quiz on Self-Consistency Prompting Techniqueβ’15 minutes
- Quiz on Tree of Thoughts (ToT) Promptingβ’15 minutes
Discover real-world applications and tools for effective prompt engineering. Learn how to generate synthetic data for RAG models and create powerful prompts using LangChain. Explore prompt templates, chat prompts, and dynamic message generation using Jinja2 and Python f-strings. This module is ideal for developers building GenAI-powered applications and custom LLM workflows.
What's included
12 videos3 assignments
12 videosβ’Total 59 minutes
- Generating Synthetic Data for RAG Modelsβ’4 minutes
- Introduction to LangChain Promptsβ’3 minutes
- Prompt Templatesβ’6 minutes
- Chat Prompt Templateβ’4 minutes
- Custom Prompt Templateβ’2 minutes
- Demo: Creating a Custom Templateβ’16 minutes
- Template Formatsβ’1 minute
- Demo: Using Jinja2 Template Formatβ’4 minutes
- Demo: Using Python f-Strings Template Formatβ’4 minutes
- Types of MessagePromptTemplate in LangChainβ’2 minutes
- Demo: Dynamic Message Generation in LangChainβ’10 minutes
- Key Takeawaysβ’2 minutes
3 assignmentsβ’Total 70 minutes
- Assessment for Applications and Tools for Prompt Engineeringβ’40 minutes
- Quiz on Major Applications of Prompt Engineeringβ’15 minutes
- Quiz on LangChain Promptsβ’15 minutes
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A prompt engineering course teaches you how to design effective prompts to get accurate and useful outputs from large language models like ChatGPT or Claude. It covers techniques, tools, and real-world applications.
The best course combines foundational concepts, hands-on demos with tools like OpenAI and LangChain, and teaches advanced techniques like Chain of Thought and Tree of Thoughts prompting.
Yes, a certificate demonstrates your ability to work with generative AI tools effectivelyβvaluable for careers in AI development, data science, and product design.
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