Build powerful prompts to unlock accurate, reliable results from AI models

Prompt engineering is an important skill for working with artificial intelligence and large language models. Crafting effective prompts helps you maximize the capabilities of AI systems in real-world applications.

You will explore the foundational and advanced concepts and practices of prompt engineering. You will gain the knowledge needed to write clear, purposeful prompts that generate reliable and accurate responses from language models.

You’ll access learning content and practical activities online through Amazon Web Services (AWS), alongside your FutureLearn course experience, giving you direct access to AWS learning as you progress.

Syllabus

Week 1
Foundations of Prompt Engineering
- Foundations of Prompt Engineering
  In this activity, you will learn basic to advanced prompt engineering techniques for Amazon Bedrock foundation models, while exploring multimodal prompts, bias mitigation, and ethical practices to prevent misuse.

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What will you achieve?

By the end of the course, you‘ll be able to...

Identify the principles, techniques, and best practices for designing effective prompts.
Explore the fundamental understanding of foundation models (FMs) and large language models (LLMs).
Identify various types of basic and advanced prompt techniques.
Identify potential prompt misuses and how to train your model to avoid these misuses.

Who is the course for?

This course is ideal for Prompt engineers, Data scientists, Developers.

Who developed the course?

Amazon Web Services (AWS)

AWS is the world’s most comprehensive cloud, enabling organizations to accelerate innovation, reduce costs, and scale more efficiently.

What's included?

Amazon Web Services (AWS) are offering everyone who joins this course a free digital upgrade, so that you can experience the full benefits of studying online for free. This means that you get:

Unlimited access to this course

Includes any articles, videos, peer reviews and quizzes

A PDF Certificate of Achievement to prove your success when you’re eligible

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