Micro Courses
Prompt Engineering
Ever feel like your AI interactions fall flat, missing the nuance and precision you need? Our Basic Prompt Engineering micro course tackles this head-on by teaching you how to craft prompts that draw out the AI’s full potential. No more vague or irrelevant responses – learn to guide AI to produce exactly what you envision, every time. With our expert training, you'll transform your approach to AI, making it a reliable and powerful partner in your creative and professional projects.
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Course Curriculum
- Kick-off your learning journey by defining a personal project.
- You will gain a solid foundation in prompt engineering, exploring what it is and why it's essential for leveraging AI effectively.
- By the end of this module, you'll be familiar with prompt patterns and core principles to get your desired outcomes from AI.
The important bits
Key Info
- Course Duration: 2 Weeks
- Accreditation:
- Access: Online
- Start Date: 7 December 2026
- Cost: R1,900
Khuty Ngqayimambana | Desktop Publisher at Black Khaki
I was looking to enhance my creativity because I’m an artist by profession and I wanted to do more than just Desktop publishing. Throughout the course, I got more than I expected, and now I’m very confident in the work that I produce.
What you’ll learn
- Apply the foundational principles of prompt engineering, including the basic
structure and components of effective prompts. - Develop and refine various types of prompts, using best practices and patterns to
achieve precise and relevant AI outputs. - Use strategies such as zero-shot prompting, few-shot prompting, chain-of-thought (CoT) prompting, and prompt chaining to handle more complex AI
interactions. - Address ethical considerations in prompt engineering, focusing on responsible AI
usage, bias mitigation, privacy, and data security
Empower your skillset
Get all the theory and practical tools you need to understand and harness AI to boost your career.
Learn from top creative minds
Our lecturers are industry leaders and bring a wealth of experience to the classroom.
Unleash your creativity
This micro course is built to help you master AI tools to thrive in the next generation of work.
Get industry recognition
Gain a Red & Yellow certificate of completion, giving you a blend of theoretical knowledge and hands-on skills.
This course is perfect for:
- Professionals who use ChatGPT and other generative AI tools at work and want more accurate, useful answers.
- Marketers, copywriters and content creators who want to write AI prompts that produce on-brand content.
- Managers and team leads who want to build prompt engineering into their team’s everyday workflows.
- Students and career changers who want a practical AI skill they can learn online in two weeks.
Meet your team:
This course was created by, and benefits from, our full-time lecturers’ years of experience in the field – both in lecturing and in industry. They know how to nurture talent and bring out the best in students, resulting in many award-wins over the years
Melissa Opperman
Manager for the School of Lifelong Learning
Melissa Opperman blends strategic insight with a deep passion for education, ensuring every learner reaches their full potential. With expertise in SETA, QCTO, and online learning, she drives innovative and accessible education solutions. Committed to lifelong learning, she empowers individuals to grow in both their personal and professional journeys.
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