Current
Beginner
Generative AI Prompt Engineering For Everyone
Coursera · Coursera Project Network · Updated March 2026
Platform rating
4.5/5
Champ rating
8.3/10
Duration
4 weeks, 3 hours/week
Classes
24
Master the art of crafting effective prompts for generative AI models to unlock their full potential. Learn practical techniques and best practices for interacting with large language models across various applications. Perfect for beginners who want to leverage AI tools without deep technical knowledge.
What you'll get
Understand fundamental principles of prompt engineering
Create effective prompts for different generative AI use cases
Optimize AI outputs through iterative prompt refinement
Apply prompt engineering techniques to real-world scenarios
Evaluate and improve the quality of AI-generated responses
Fit
Best for
Leaders
Analysts
Researchers
Decision-makers
Not ideal for
Experts seeking deep specialization
Prerequisites & pricing
Prerequisites
None
Pricing
Free to audit, $39 for certificate
Certification
Certificate
prompt-engineering
generative-ai
large-language-models
ai-tools
natural-language-processing
ai-fundamentals