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Intermediate

Prompt Engineering

Coursera · DeepLearning.AI · Updated March 2026

Platform rating

4.5/5

Champ rating

8.3/10

Duration

1 week, 3 hours/week

Classes

15

Master the art and science of crafting effective prompts for large language models. Learn strategies to optimize outputs, reduce hallucinations, and unlock the full potential of generative AI systems.

What you'll get

Design effective prompts for various use cases

Implement prompt engineering best practices

Optimize LLM outputs for specific tasks

Reduce model hallucinations and errors

Apply advanced prompting techniques like chain-of-thought

Fit

Best for

Leaders

Analysts

Researchers

Decision-makers

Not ideal for

Learners seeking only entry-level overviews

Prerequisites & pricing

Prerequisites

Basic familiarity with large language models

Pricing

Free to audit, $39 for certificate

Certification

Certificate

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