Learn the most practical prompt engineering techniques in just 30 minutes. Master the 4-part prompt formula, specificity, iteration, and 5 power techniques that work across all AI tools.
Prompt engineering is the skill that separates people who get useful answers from AI from those who get frustrating ones. This free micro course teaches you the fundamentals in about 30 minutes, covering a repeatable 4-part prompt formula, why specificity matters more than length, and how to iterate on a prompt rather than throwing it away and starting over. Whether you use ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, or any other AI tool, these techniques work across the board.
The course walks you through five power techniques that experienced prompt engineers rely on every day, then brings it all together in a hands-on prompt workflow you can apply right away. It is designed for students, professionals, and self-learners who want practical results fast, without wading through theory. No coding background is required, and no special software is needed beyond an AI chat tool you likely already have.
Finishing the lessons and passing the final exam earns you a free certificate of completion you can share on LinkedIn or add to your resume. If you want to get more out of AI in your studies, your job, or your daily work, this is the fastest path to building that foundation.
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Michail Ouroumis
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The course focuses on practical techniques you can use right away: a 4-part prompt formula, how specificity shapes AI responses, an iteration method so you refine rather than restart, five power techniques, and a prompt workflow to tie it all together. Everything is grounded in real usage rather than abstract theory.
Yes, the course is completely free. Completing all the lessons and passing the final exam also earns you a free certificate of completion at no cost.
No technical or coding background is needed. The only requirement is access to an AI chat tool such as ChatGPT, Claude, or Gemini, all of which have free tiers. If you can type a message, you can follow along.
The techniques taught in this course are tool-agnostic and work across major AI assistants including ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, Copilot, and others. The focus is on the principles behind effective prompts, so the skills transfer as new tools emerge.
After completing the lessons and passing the final exam, you receive a certificate of completion that you can add to your LinkedIn profile or resume. The course takes around 30 minutes, so you can earn the certificate in a single sitting.
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