Generative AI and Prompt Engineering for Professionals
About This Course
This intensive one-day programme empowers professionals and individuals to unlock the full potential of GenAI tools and solutions. Participants will gain a deep understanding of core prompt engineering principles, moving beyond basic queries to craft nuanced instructions that yield precise and valuable AI-generated content. The course uniquely addresses the critical need for responsible AI use, equipping learners with strategies to safeguard sensitive information while navigating common challenges in AI interaction. Through hands-on exercises and practical case studies, attendees will develop the expertise to iterate and refine prompts, ensuring optimal performance and consistent, high-quality outputs across diverse applications.
What You'll Learn
• LO1. Articulate the fundamental elements of a prompt and the overarching principles of how prompts shape AI-generated outputs
• LO2. Discern common prompt misuses and risks and how to prevent them
• LO3. Implement basic anonymisation methods when interacting with generative AI tools to protect sensitive data and information
• LO4. Formulate different prompts using fundamental prompt design techniques
• LO5. Formulate effective prompts by applying different techniques and best practices
• LO6. Modify prompt designs to tailor AI instructions for diverse tasks and achieve desired outcomes
• LO7. Troubleshoot common issues encountered when working with AI tools and their outputs
Entry Requirements
- 1 year of working experience in any sector
- Proficient with a computer and Microsoft applications; and
- Workplace Literacy and Numeracy (WPLN) 5 or equivalent
*Learners without the right WPLN or equivalent qualifications can be accepted if they have at least 3 years of relevant working experience, subject to the MR’s approval.