DADataCamp
Understanding Prompt Engineering
Beginner 1 hours English Course Certificate
Our recommendation
A quick, practical DataCamp introduction to getting better results out of AI chatbots. It covers how to structure a prompt, how to tell a good output from a bad one, and named techniques like zero-shot and few-shot prompting. No coding — a short, useful skills boost for anyone using AI tools.
Skills you'll gain
Prompt engineeringZero-shot promptingFew-shot promptingAI chatbotsPrompt structure
Is this course right for you?
A good fit if you…
You use AI chatbots and want better results
You want named, reusable techniques
You prefer a short, no-code course
Consider something else if you…
You want to build with an API
You already prompt at a high level
You want deep ML theory
About this course
Understanding Prompt Engineering is a quick, practical introduction to getting better results out of AI chatbots. It covers how to structure a prompt, how to tell a good output from a bad one, and named techniques — zero-shot, few-shot, and step-by-step prompting — that consistently lift quality.
What you'll learn
Structure clear, effective prompts for AI models
Evaluate and compare model outputs objectively
Apply zero-shot and few-shot prompting
Use step-by-step (chain-of-thought) prompting
Iterate on prompts to improve reliability
Transfer prompting skills across ChatGPT, Claude, and Gemini
This course includes
1h
On-demand video
Yes
Certificate
Yes
Mobile access
English
Language
What it costs
DataCamp runs on a subscription — roughly $14/month billed annually (more month-to-month), with the first chapter of each course free to try. A certificate of completion is included with the subscription.
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Is the certificate recognised?
DataCamp includes a certificate of completion with your subscription — a useful learning record rather than a formal or accredited qualification.
Instructor
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Alex Banks
DataCamp instructor
Taught by Alex Banks, a founder and educator who teaches prompting to a broad, non-specialist audience.
About this provider
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Frequently asked questions
No — it focuses on writing effective prompts, with no programming.
Yes — the first chapter is free; the rest needs a DataCamp subscription.
Structuring prompts, judging outputs, and named methods like zero-shot and few-shot prompting.
Around two hours.
Yes — a DataCamp certificate of completion is included with the subscription.