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.
- Course level: Fundamental
- Duration: 60 minutes
Activities
This course includes interactive elements, videos, text instruction, and illustrative graphics.
Course objectives
In this course, you will learn how to do the following:
- Define the fundamental elements of a prompt.
- Define negative prompting.
- Describe the effect of inference parameters on model outputs.
- Identify best practices for designing effective prompts.
- Describe fundamental prompt engineering techniques including zero-shot, few-shot, and chain-of-thought prompting.
- Identify common prompt misuses and risks.
Intended audience
This course is intended for the following:
- Individuals interested in machine learning and artificial intelligence, independent of a specific job role
Prerequisites
Developing Generative AI Solutions is part of a series that facilitates a foundation on artificial intelligence, machine learning, and generative AI. If you have not done so already, it is recommended that you complete these two courses:
- Fundamentals of Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence
- Exploring Artificial Intelligence Use Cases and Applications
Course outline
Section 1: Introduction
- How to Use This Course
- Introduction
- Welcome video
Section 2: Prompt Basics
- Understanding Prompts
- Elements of a prompt
- Modifying Prompts
- Inference parameters
- Best practices for prompting
- Prompt Engineering Techniques
- Zero-shot prompting
- Few-shot prompting
- Chain-of-thought prompting
- Knowledge check
Section 3: Risks
- Prompt Misuses and Risks
- Poisoning, hijacking, and prompt injection
- Exposure and prompt leaking
- Jailbreaking
- Knowledge check
Section 4: Conclusion
- Resources
- Links to prompt engineering resources
- Contact Us
Keywords
- Gen AI
- Generative AI
