Need a dependable formula for writing prompts? We’ll share a 5-step prompting framework that you can use across tools and models. And if your prompt doesn’t produce what you need on the first try, don't worry – that's part of the process! You’ll learn how to evaluate and iterate until you get the results you’re looking for.
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Define prompting in reference to generative AI tools
Recognize and apply the prompting framework (task, context, references, evaluate, iterate) to create effective prompts
Understand the importance of evaluating outputs and refining prompts as key to receiving the outputs you want
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Need a dependable formula for writing prompts? We’ll share a 5-step prompting framework that you can use across tools and models. And if your prompt doesn’t produce what you need on the first try, don't worry – that's part of the process! You’ll learn how to evaluate and iterate until you get the results you’re looking for.
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This is an excellent course. When there exists a lot of questions on how to prompt Gen AI to get accurate results, this course provides the exact things required.
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This is a very good course in the basics of generative AI prompting. The information is foundational for getting good results, explained in a clear and concise manner.
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