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Track overview
Foundation
Master the fundamentals of prompt engineering — from understanding how AI works to writing your first effective prompts.
Lessons
23
8 modules in this track
Time
~3h
Self-paced reading and quizzes
Modules
Work through the track in order
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4 lessonsModule 1
How AI Actually Works
Understand the technology behind AI language models so you can prompt them effectively.
1
What Are LLMs
A plain-English explanation of large language models and why they behave the way they do.
8 minQuiz
2
Tokens & Context Windows
Learn about tokens, context windows, and why they determine what AI can and cannot do.
6 minQuiz
3
Temperature & Sampling
Understand temperature, top-p, and other settings that control how creative or deterministic AI outputs are.
6 minQuiz
4
Understanding Model Capabilities
What AI models can and cannot do, and how to choose the right model for your task.
7 minQuiz
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3 lessonsModule 2
Your First Prompts
Learn the building blocks of effective prompts and start getting great results immediately.
1
Anatomy of a Good Prompt
Break down what makes a prompt effective and learn the key components every prompt needs.
7 minQuiz
2
Zero-Shot Prompting
Learn the simplest and most common prompting technique — giving instructions without examples.
6 minQuiz
3
Common Mistakes to Avoid
The most frequent prompting errors beginners make and how to fix them instantly.
6 minQuiz
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3 lessonsModule 3
The Prompting Framework
A systematic approach to crafting prompts that work consistently across any task.
1
The RTCFC Framework
A five-part framework that makes prompt engineering systematic and repeatable.
7 minQuiz
2
Role & Task
Deep dive into the two most impactful components: who the AI should be and what it should do.
6 minQuiz
3
Context, Format & Constraints
How to provide the right background information and control the shape of AI output.
7 minQuiz
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3 lessonsModule 4
Giving Examples
Learn few-shot prompting — the technique of teaching AI by showing it examples of what you want.
1
Few-Shot Prompting
How to teach AI new tasks by providing examples in your prompt.
7 minQuiz
2
When Examples Help vs. Hurt
Know when to use few-shot prompting and when zero-shot is actually better.
6 minQuiz
3
Crafting Perfect Examples
How to design examples that teach AI exactly the right pattern.
6 minQuiz
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3 lessonsModule 5
Getting Structured Output
Learn to get AI to produce clean JSON, tables, markdown, and formatted code output.
1
JSON & Data Formats
How to get clean, parseable JSON and structured data from AI.
7 minQuiz
2
Tables & Markdown
Get clean, well-formatted tables and markdown output for documents and presentations.
6 minQuiz
3
Code Output Formatting
Get clean, runnable code output with proper formatting and documentation.
6 minQuiz
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3 lessonsModule 6
Writing Clear Instructions
Master the art of unambiguous instructions that get exactly the output you want.
1
Being Specific
How to replace vague language with precise instructions that leave no room for misinterpretation.
7 minQuiz
2
Avoiding Ambiguity
Identify and eliminate the hidden ambiguities that cause AI to misinterpret your requests.
6 minQuiz
3
Instruction Hierarchy
How to structure multiple instructions so the AI follows them in the right order of priority.
6 minQuiz
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2 lessonsModule 7
Controlling Tone & Style
Make AI write in any voice — from corporate formal to casual conversational to technical expert.
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2 lessonsModule 8
Hands-On Lab
Apply everything you've learned with 20 real-world prompting challenges and expert solutions.
Earn your certificate
Complete every lesson in the Foundation track and pass the certification exam to earn a verifiable certificate.