Business & Management
AI Prompt Engineering: Basic
Assessment type
Training only (attendance)
Minimum duration
30 Minutes
Course delivery
E-learning
Description
The AI Prompt Engineering: Basic eLearning course provides learners with an introduction to prompt engineering and the principles of writing effective prompts when using generative artificial intelligence (AI) tools.
The course explores how clear instructions, relevant context and appropriate detail can influence AI-generated responses. Learners will consider practical techniques for developing and refining prompts for common workplace tasks while recognising the importance of reviewing AI-generated content and using AI responsibly.
Who Should Attend?
- Employees beginning to use generative AI tools.
- Employees who use AI to support everyday workplace tasks.
- Managers and supervisors looking to understand basic prompting techniques.
- Administrative, communications and customer service personnel using generative AI.
- Employees looking to improve the quality and relevance of AI-generated responses.
- Anyone requiring an introduction to prompt engineering and effective use of generative AI.
What You Will Learn
- What is meant by artificial intelligence and generative AI.
- What is meant by a prompt.
- Understanding the purpose of prompt engineering.
- Recognising how prompts can influence AI-generated responses.
- Identifying the objective of a prompt before beginning.
- Writing clear and specific instructions.
- Providing relevant context to support an AI response.
- Including sufficient detail without unnecessary complexity.
- Defining the intended audience where appropriate.
- Specifying an appropriate tone and style.
- Requesting a particular format or structure.
- Setting useful constraints within a prompt.
- Breaking larger tasks into smaller prompts where appropriate.
- Asking follow-up questions to develop or improve an initial response.
- Refining prompts when the first response does not meet requirements.
- Recognising ambiguous or unclear instructions.
- Using examples to help communicate the required output.
- Developing prompts for drafting workplace content.
- Developing prompts for summarising information.
- Developing prompts for generating ideas.
- Developing prompts for organising and restructuring information.
- Adapting prompts for different workplace tasks.
- Reviewing AI-generated responses critically.
- Recognising that AI-generated information may be inaccurate or incomplete.
- Understanding that generative AI may produce fabricated information.
- Checking important information before relying on an AI-generated response.
- Recognising potential bias within AI-generated content.
- Understanding the importance of human oversight.
- Protecting confidential, personal and sensitive information when using AI tools.
- Following organisational policies when using generative AI.
- Recognising the limitations of generative AI and prompt engineering.
- Applying basic prompting techniques to support responsible and effective workplace use of AI.
Course Delivery
This course is delivered as self-directed eLearning through the ELMO learning platform.
Learners can work through the course at their own pace and can move backwards and forwards through the learning content as required. The course does not need to be completed in one sitting, allowing learners to leave and return to their training where necessary.
Interactive activities may be included throughout the course to reinforce key learning points.
Assessment
Knowledge and understanding are checked through online assessment activities. Depending on the course content, these may include multiple-choice questions, matching exercises, drag-and-drop activities and image-based questions.
A minimum score of 70% is required to successfully complete the course.
Certification
Upon successful completion of the course and assessment requirements, learners will receive a UK Rural Skills (UKRS) Accredited Certificate of Training.
This course provides an introduction to prompt engineering and the use of generative AI. AI-generated outputs should be appropriately reviewed and verified before being relied upon for workplace purposes.
Course Duration
The course is self-directed and learners can progress through the content at their own pace. Completion time may therefore vary depending on the individual learner.
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