Prompting Basics: Get Great Results from AI
A free, 30-minute course on getting far better answers from AI — with the simple skills that actually work (and the 'magic prompt' myths that don't).
The difference between a mediocre AI answer and a great one is usually how you ask. This short, completely free course teaches anyone the simple prompting skills that genuinely work — be specific, give context, ask for the format you want, and iterate — plus the honest truth about the 'magic prompt' tricks that don't.
Every lesson is free, no background needed. When you want to go deeper, it points you to the full Prompt Engineering Mastery course.
What you'll be able to do
- Get much better results from AI with simple prompting skills
- Use a memorable prompting framework (Role, Task, Context, Format)
- Know a few power techniques worth using
- Tell real prompting skill from overhyped 'magic prompt' myths
Curriculum
Module 1: The Core Skills
FreeWhy how you ask matters, being specific and giving context, format/role/examples, and iterating.
Module 2: Better Prompting & Going Further
FreeA few power techniques, what's changed in 2026, the myths and honest limits, and where to go next.
This entire course is free.
Every lesson is free — no purchase needed. When you're ready to go deeper for your job, field, or a specific skill, explore the full catalog.