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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: 1 December 2025
  • Cost: R1,900

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-ofthought (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:

  • Educators seeking to gain a foundational understanding of AI's role in education and the practical application of AI tools in the classroom.
  • Whether you're looking to enhance your teaching techniques, improve lesson planning, or engage with the digital age, this course will empower you to bring the benefits of AI to your educational environment.

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

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.

Brands we work with

ABSA
Primedia Group
MTN
Holder Vector
TFG Limited
Accenture Song
African Bank
Capitec
Coronation
Dentsu Aegis Network
Dimension Data
DStv
FCB
GroupM
IPG
Kagiso
M&C Saatchi
Media24
MultiChoice
Nedbank
Ogilvy
Old Mutual
Omnicom
Revlon
Sun International
TBWA
Unilever
VMLY&R
Vodacom
WPP

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