Prompt Engineering for Work: Fast AI Prompt Mastery (Udemy.com)

Write better prompts, use proven prompt techniques and templates to get better results from AI tools you use at work.

Transform the Way You Use AI at Work

Artificial Intelligence is changing how we work but most people are not getting the results they want.

Why?

Because they struggle to write effective prompts.

This course will teach you how to use prompt engineering to unlock the full power of AI tools like ChatGPT, Google Gemini, and Claude.

The key idea:
Better prompts = Better AI results = Better work outcomes

And the best part?
Everything you learn can be applied to any AI tool, not just one platform.

What student are saying about Steve's AI courses

"I love that the sessions are in bits. These make the sessions easy to follow and understand." -Owalabi O

"I enjoyed the instructors positive attitude and personality. Kept me engaged."-Bridgett

"I consider myself an intermediate user of ChatGPT, but it was the tie-in to business that was really helpful. I have recommended this course to professional friends who are interested in ChatGPT." -Neil C

"Really liked all of the different examples that were shown on how to actually use the program" -Gregory S

What Makes This Course Different

This is not a technical course.

This is a practical, real-world course designed for:

• Business professionals

• Leaders and individual contributors

• Anyone who wants to use AI more effectively at work

You’ll learn how to think, structure, and write prompts, not just copy random examples.

What You Will Learn

By the end of this course, you will be able to:

• Write high-quality prompts that produce clear, useful AI outputs

• Use prompt engineering techniques to guide AI responses

• Apply prompt patterns and templates you can reuse again and again

• Improve AI results for real tasks like writing, planning, and decision-making

• Turn AI into a true productivity tool—not just a novelty

Core Topics Covered

This course is structured to take you from foundations → systems → real-world application:

Prompt Engineering Fundamentals

• Role prompting

• Few-shot prompting

• Chain-of-thought reasoning

• Structured outputs

• Constraints and context

Prompt Patterns and Templates

• Repeatable prompt frameworks

• Proven prompt templates (TAO, AOA, DAO, and more)

• Writing, summarizing, translating, and creating prompts

Advanced Prompting Techniques

• Zero-shot vs. few-shot prompting

• ReAct prompting

• Self-consistency prompting

• Multimodal prompting (text + images)

• AI image prompting basics

Real-World Applications

• Email writing

• Planning and prioritization

• Summarization

• Brainstorming

• Writing and editing

• Presentations and visuals

• Decision-making and collaboration

Challenges and Limitations

• AI hallucinations

• Ethical considerations

Building Your Prompt Library

• Create reusable prompts

• Organize your prompt playbook

• Scale your AI usage over time

Full Course Curriculum

Section 1: Prompt Engineering Key Techniques

• Welcome: Why Prompt Engineering Is a Critical Skill at Work

• Using Role Prompts to Guide AI Responses

• Few-Shot Prompting: Teaching by Example

• Chain-of-Thought Prompting for Better Reasoning

• Getting Structured Outputs from AI

• Persona-Targeted Prompting for Specific Audiences

• Using Constraints to Get Better AI Results

• Multi-Turn Prompting: Working with AI Interactively

• Retrieval and Reference Prompting with File Uploads

• Rewrite and Expansion Prompting Techniques

• Scenario and Simulation Prompting

• Workflow Prompting for Multi-Step Tasks

• Evaluation and Scoring Prompting

Section 2: Prompt Patterns That Can Be Used Over and Over

• Master the Flipped Interaction Prompt Pattern for Better AI Responses

• Use the Cognitive Verifier Prompt Pattern to Improve Accuracy

• Refine Better Questions with the Question Refinement Prompt Pattern

Section 3: Leveraging Repeatable Prompt Templates

• Use the Task-Action-Object (TAO) Template to Write Stronger Prompts

• Improve Prompt Clarity with the Attribute-Object-Action (AOA) Template

• Write More Precise Prompts with the Description-Attribute-Object (DAO) Template

• Use Question-Answer and List-Item Templates for Fast, Clear Results

• Create Better Outputs with the Design (DS) Prompt Template

• Write Faster and Better with the Write (WR) Prompt Template

• Translate and Rewrite Creatively with TR and TC Prompt Templates

• Build Better Stories with the Create a Storyline (CS) Prompt Template

• Create Clear Step-by-Step Instructions with the How-To (HT) Prompt Template

• Summarize Anything Faster with the Summarize (SM) Prompt Template

• Create Almost Anything with the Create (CR) Prompt Template

• Generate and Debug Code with AI Using the Right Prompt Template

Section 4: Advanced Prompting Methods That Are Powerful and Still Easy to Learn

• Think Step by Step with Chain-of-Thought Prompting

• Use ReAct Prompting to Make AI More Logical and Action-Oriented

• Get Results Instantly with Zero-Shot Prompting

• Improve AI Output with Few-Shot Prompting and Real Examples

• Zero-Shot vs. Few-Shot Prompting: What’s the Difference?

• Boost Reliability with Self-Consistency Prompting

• Use Multimodal Prompts to Work with Text, Images, and More

• Text-to-Image Prompting Made Simple: Getting Started with AI Art

• Best Practices for Writing Better AI Image Prompts

Section 5: Practical Application of Prompting Best Practices