Introduction to Prompt Engineering
Write prompts that reliably produce high-quality, useful AI results.
What You'll Learn
Understand how large language models work at a high level
Write clear, structured prompts that get reliable results
Use role-playing, chain-of-thought, and few-shot techniques
Prompt for different output formats: lists, tables, code, essays
Iterate and refine prompts based on AI output
Apply prompt engineering to real productivity tasks
Avoid common prompting mistakes and hallucination risks
Build a personal prompt library for daily use
Curriculum Breakdown
Learning Format
Recorded Video
Concise, practical lessons you can apply to your work immediately.
Hands-On Projects
Real scenarios where you build and test prompts across different domains.
Community Forum
Share prompts, get feedback, and learn alongside thousands of students.
Certification Details
Professional Certificate
Issued by Tech101
Complete all modules and submit your prompt library project to earn your verified Tech101 certificate.
Certificate Requirements
- Complete all 18 video lessons
- Submit the prompt library project
- Pass the final assessment (70% minimum)
- Completely free — no payment required
Completion Certificate
Awarded upon finishing all course content and submitting projects. Shows dedication and completion.
Graded Certificate
Earned by passing the final assessment with 70%+ score. Demonstrates verified skill proficiency.
Your Instructor
Marcus Williams
AI Product Lead & Educator
Marcus is an AI product lead who has worked with LLMs since GPT-2. He teaches prompt engineering to help teams and individuals unlock the practical value of AI tools without needing a technical background.
Requirements & Prerequisites
Technical Requirements
- No technical background needed
- Access to any AI tool such as ChatGPT, Claude, or Gemini (free tiers work)
- Curiosity about AI and how to use it effectively
- Stable internet connection
Who This Course Is For
- Knowledge workers wanting to use AI more effectively
- Writers, marketers, and analysts using AI tools daily
- Developers wanting to build better AI-powered products
- Anyone curious about the practical side of LLMs
Student Reviews
Sophie N.
2 weeks ago
Marcus makes prompt engineering feel practical and immediately useful. I doubled my output with AI after this course.
Raj P.
3 weeks ago
Can't believe this is free. The chain-of-thought module alone is more valuable than paid courses I've taken.
Nina G.
1 month ago
Great introduction. Would love a follow-up on AI agents and automation workflows.
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