OpenAI: Prompt Engineering Best Practices from Pluralsight

OpenAI’s models are mind-blowingly impressive, even with the simplest of prompts. But they’ve even more impressive with better input. This course will teach you how to create more effective prompts by implementing OpenAI’s best practices.

OpenAI’s tools and models are super easy to use, and give impressive results even with the most basic of prompting. But by applying more advanced techniques, you can elevate the quality of your prompts and responses. In this course, OpenAI: Prompt Engineering Best Practices, you’ll learn how to apply best practices to your prompts for OpenAI’s GPT models. First, you’ll explore the art and science of writing clear, concise instructions. Next, you’ll discover the benefits of using reference text with your prompts. Finally, you’ll learn to split complex tasks into smaller parts, and how to look into the “thought processes” of GPT models. When you’re finished with this course, you’ll have the skills and knowledge of prompting best practices to be more productive and effective using OpenAI’s tools and models.

What's inside

Syllabus

Course Overview

Crafting Clear Prompts for Generative AI Models

Using Reference Text in Prompts

Breaking Tasks Into Smaller Parts

Giving GPT Models Time to Think

Good to know

Know what's good

, what to watch for

, and possible dealbreakers

Provides industry-standard guidance on using OpenAI's GPT models with more effective prompts

Taught by Amber Israelsen, who is recognized for their work in OpenAI and related fields

Ideal for those seeking to enhance their ability to use OpenAI's tools and models for various purposes

Activities

Be better prepared before your course. Deepen your understanding during and after it. Supplement your coursework and achieve mastery of the topics covered in OpenAI: Prompt Engineering Best Practices with these activities:

Review AI Fundamentals

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Refresh your understanding of fundamental AI concepts to strengthen your grasp of prompt engineering.

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Review materials on basic AI concepts, such as machine learning and deep learning.
Focus on understanding the underlying principles and algorithms.

Create or Power Up Your GPT-3 Account

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Have a GPT-3 account set up before we start exploring the more hands-on aspects of prompt engineering.

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Create or log into your OpenAI account at https://beta.openai.com/account/login.
If you don't have one, create an OpenAI account.
Navigate to: https://beta.openai.com/playground.
Click the button to log in with your OpenAI account.

Complete OpenAI's Prompt Engineering Tutorial

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Follow a structured tutorial to gain hands-on experience applying prompt engineering techniques.

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Go through OpenAI's Prompt Engineering Tutorial.
Try out the examples and experiment with different prompts.

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Write Clear, Concise Instructions

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Practicing writing instructions outside of the GPT-3 Playground tool will take the pressure off and give you space to focus on improving your writing.

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Think about something you want to tell someone to do.
Write down those instructions succinctly.
Read what you wrote out loud or to a friend to hear how it sounds.
Use this chance to edit and repeat.

Practice Writing Effective Prompts

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The ability to write effective prompts is the foundation of working with GPT-3. This activity provides the opportunity to do just that without the API Playground limiting your space or time.

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Identify a topic or task you want to write a prompt for.
Open up a text editor or notebook.
Write out a prompt with at least 100 words describing the task or topic, and what you want the model to do.
Revise and edit your prompt.

Build a Project that Utilizes Prompt Engineering

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Undertake a project that requires you to apply prompt engineering techniques to solve a problem or create a solution.

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Identify a problem or opportunity where prompt engineering can be applied.
Design and develop a solution that leverages OpenAI's models and prompt engineering.
Test and refine your solution to improve its effectiveness.

Career center

Learners who complete OpenAI: Prompt Engineering Best Practices will develop knowledge and skills that may be useful to these careers:

Computer Vision Engineer

Computer Vision Engineers develop and deploy computer vision models. This course can help you build a foundation in prompt engineering, which is a key skill for Computer Vision Engineers who want to get the most out of AI-powered computer vision tools. By learning how to write clear, concise prompts, you can improve the accuracy and efficiency of your computer vision models.

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Natural Language Processing Engineer

Natural Language Processing Engineers develop and deploy NLP models. This course can help you build a foundation in prompt engineering, which is a key skill for Natural Language Processing Engineers who want to get the most out of AI-powered NLP tools. By learning how to write clear, concise prompts, you can improve the accuracy and efficiency of your NLP models.

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Machine Learning Engineer

Machine Learning Engineers design, develop, and deploy machine learning models. This course can help you build a strong foundation in prompt engineering, which is a key skill for Machine Learning Engineers who want to get the most out of AI-powered machine learning tools. By learning how to write clear, concise prompts, you can improve the accuracy and efficiency of your machine learning models.

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AI Researcher

AI Researchers develop new AI algorithms and techniques. This course can help you build a foundation in prompt engineering, which is a key skill for AI Researchers who want to get the most out of AI-powered research tools. By learning how to write clear, concise prompts, you can improve the accuracy and efficiency of your AI research.

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Data Analyst

Data Analysts use their knowledge of mathematics, statistics, and computer programming to extract meaningful insights from data. This course can help you build a foundation in prompt engineering, which is a key skill for Data Analysts who want to get the most out of AI-powered data analysis tools. By learning how to write clear, concise prompts, you can improve the accuracy and efficiency of your data analysis work.

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Robotics Engineer

Robotics Engineers develop and deploy robots. This course can help you build a foundation in prompt engineering, which is a key skill for Robotics Engineers who want to get the most out of AI-powered robotics tools. By learning how to write clear, concise prompts, you can improve the accuracy and efficiency of your robotics models.

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Data Scientist

Data Scientists use their knowledge of mathematics, statistics, and computer programming to extract meaningful insights from data. This course can help you build a foundation in prompt engineering, which is a key skill for Data Scientists who want to get the most out of AI-powered data analysis tools. By learning how to write clear, concise prompts, you can improve the accuracy and efficiency of your data analysis work.

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Content Writer

Content Writers create and maintain marketing and other written materials. This course can help you build a foundation in prompt engineering, which is a key skill for Content Writers who want to get the most out of AI-powered content writing tools. By learning how to write clear, concise prompts, you can improve the accuracy and efficiency of your content writing work.

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Product Manager

Product Managers develop and manage products. This course can help you build a foundation in prompt engineering, which is a key skill for Product Managers who want to get the most out of AI-powered product development tools. By learning how to write clear, concise prompts, you can improve the accuracy and efficiency of your product development work.

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Project Manager

Project Managers plan and execute projects. This course can help you build a foundation in prompt engineering, which is a key skill for Project Managers who want to get the most out of AI-powered project management tools. By learning how to write clear, concise prompts, you can improve the accuracy and efficiency of your project management work.

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Sales Manager

Sales Managers develop and execute sales strategies. This course can help you build a foundation in prompt engineering, which is a key skill for Sales Managers who want to get the most out of AI-powered sales tools. By learning how to write clear, concise prompts, you can improve the accuracy and efficiency of your sales strategies.

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Business Analyst

Business Analysts use their knowledge of business and technology to identify and solve business problems. This course can help you build a foundation in prompt engineering, which is a key skill for Business Analysts who want to get the most out of AI-powered business analysis tools. By learning how to write clear, concise prompts, you can improve the accuracy and efficiency of your business analysis work.

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Marketing Manager

Marketing Managers develop and execute marketing campaigns. This course can help you build a foundation in prompt engineering, which is a key skill for Marketing Managers who want to get the most out of AI-powered marketing tools. By learning how to write clear, concise prompts, you can improve the accuracy and efficiency of your marketing campaigns.

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Technical Writer

Technical Writers create and maintain technical documentation. This course can help you build a foundation in prompt engineering, which is a key skill for Technical Writers who want to get the most out of AI-powered technical writing tools. By learning how to write clear, concise prompts, you can improve the accuracy and efficiency of your technical writing work.

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Customer Success Manager

Customer Success Managers help customers get the most out of their products or services. This course can help you build a foundation in prompt engineering, which is a key skill for Customer Success Managers who want to get the most out of AI-powered customer success tools. By learning how to write clear, concise prompts, you can improve the accuracy and efficiency of your customer success work.

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