Description

1. Introduction to Prompt Engineering

• Objective: Understand what prompt engineering is and its importance.
• Content:Definition of prompt engineering and its uses in various fields.
  Overview of OpenAI’s ChatGPT capabilities and limitations.
  Benefits of crafting effective prompts for accurate and actionable responses.
  
• Activity: Discuss different scenarios where effective prompting improves outcomes (e.g., customer support, creative writing, research).

2. Basic Prompt Structure

• Objective: Recognize key components of an effective prompt.
• Content:Elements of a prompt: clarity, specificity, and context.
  Simple vs. complex prompts: when to use which.
  The difference between open-ended and closed-ended prompts.
  
• Activity: Rework vague prompts into clear, specific prompts. For example, refine “Tell me about history” to “Provide a brief summary of key events in the history of ancient Egypt.”

3. Designing for Context

• Objective: Learn how to provide context to improve response quality.
• Content:Setting the scene with background information.
  When to use short vs. detailed context.
  The role of examples in creating richer responses.
  
• Activity: Give a prompt and experiment with adding or removing context to see how the response changes. Example: “Explain the significance of photosynthesis” vs. “Explain the significance of photosynthesis to a group of high school biology students.”

4. Using Constraints and Instructions

• Objective: Master using instructions to control response length, format, and detail level.
• Content:Techniques for requesting specific formats (e.g., bullet points, summaries).
  Setting limits on response length and detail level.
  Tips for guiding tone and style (e.g., formal, conversational).
  
• Activity: Design prompts to get different styles or formats. For example, ask ChatGPT to summarize a topic in both an academic style and a casual tone.

5. Iterative Prompting and Refinement

• Objective: Develop skills for improving responses through iterative prompting.
• Content:Recognizing when a prompt needs adjustment.
  Iterating prompts to get closer to the desired answer.
  Strategies for follow-up questions and clarifications.
  
• Activity: Give a prompt that yields an initial response, then refine it step-by-step to achieve a more targeted answer.

6. Advanced Techniques and Prompt Variations

• Objective: Explore complex prompts and scenarios.
• Content:Chaining prompts for multi-step tasks (e.g., research + summarization).
  Using personas to guide response styles.
  Examples of creative prompt engineering for storytelling, ideation, or instructional design.
  
• Activity: Practice creating a prompt that requires a multi-step process, such as “Provide a 5-step plan to create a small business, and list potential challenges for each step.”

7. Troubleshooting and Problem Solving

• Objective: Equip learners with techniques for resolving common issues.
• Content:Handling vague, off-topic, or incomplete responses.
  Techniques for when responses are too brief or lack depth.
  Managing challenges with factual accuracy and bias.
  
• Activity: Analyze real examples of suboptimal responses, and work on rephrasing prompts to improve them.

8. Ethical Prompting and Best Practices

• Objective: Understand responsible and ethical prompt engineering.
• Content:Avoiding prompts that encourage biased, inappropriate, or misleading content.
  Maintaining objectivity and neutrality.
  Privacy considerations when prompting with sensitive information.
  
• Activity: Group discussion on ethical concerns in prompt engineering, analyzing real-world scenarios and solutions.

9. Hands-On Practice and Feedback

• Objective: Apply what’s been learned in practical exercises.
• Content: Learners develop prompts for diverse scenarios (e.g., support ticket response, creative writing, lesson plans).
• Activity: Workshop with peer and instructor feedback on prompts and responses.

10. Prompt Engineering Capstone Project

• Objective: Synthesize skills in a capstone project.
• Content: Design prompts for a specific project (e.g., chatbot, virtual assistant, research assistant).
• Activity: Present the prompt design strategy, demonstrate responses, and explain how iterations improved outcome quality.

Deliverables

• Workbook for exercises and prompts.
• Interactive Prompt Playbook for users to practice on their own.
• Capstone Presentation to showcase refined skills.

This structure can be adapted for various proficiency levels and industries, ensuring participants leave with a strong understanding of prompt engineering principles.