Prompt engineering courses can help you learn how to design effective prompts that guide AI tools like ChatGPT to generate accurate, relevant, and useful responses.

Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Prompt Patterns, Generative AI, ChatGPT, Image Quality
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Vanderbilt University
Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, ChatGPT, Prompt Patterns, LLM Application, Productivity, OpenAI, Generative AI, Artificial Intelligence, Large Language Modeling, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Creative Thinking, Creative Problem-Solving, Problem Solving
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization, Multimodal Prompts, Prompt Engineering, Data Presentation, Prompt Patterns, Graphing, Generative AI Agents, Generative AI, Timelines, LLM Application, ChatGPT, Artificial Intelligence, Complex Problem Solving, Ideation, Business Correspondence, Report Writing, Solution Design, Critical Thinking, Document Management, Machine Learning
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 4 Weeks

Vanderbilt University
Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, ChatGPT, Prompt Patterns, Ideation, Verification And Validation, Data Presentation, LLM Application, Productivity, OpenAI, Document Management, Responsible AI, Generative AI, Large Language Modeling, Risk Management Framework, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Artificial Intelligence, Creative Thinking, Problem Solving, Data Analysis, Information Management
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Multimodal Prompts, Prompt Engineering, Prompt Patterns, Responsible AI
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Vanderbilt University
Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Generative AI, ChatGPT, AI Personalization, Anthropic Claude, LLM Application, Large Language Modeling, Artificial Intelligence, Data Analysis, Verification And Validation
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Vanderbilt University
Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, ChatGPT, Prompt Patterns, Generative AI, Legal Technology, LLM Application, Productivity, OpenAI, AI Personalization, Legal Strategy, Personalized Service, Large Language Modeling, Artificial Intelligence, Responsible AI, Legal Research, Data Ethics, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Expense Management, Creative Thinking, Productivity Software
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Amazon Web Services
Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Prompt Patterns, Generative AI Agents, Responsible AI
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Vanderbilt University
Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, ChatGPT, Prompt Patterns, LLM Application, Productivity, OpenAI, Creative Problem-Solving, Generative AI, AI Personalization, Data Synthesis, Image Analysis, Data Capture, Artificial Intelligence, Innovation, Brainstorming, Large Language Modeling, Data Analysis, Organizational Skills, Education Software and Technology, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML)
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

DeepLearning.AI
Skills you'll gain: ChatGPT, Prompt Engineering, LLM Application, OpenAI, Large Language Modeling, Application Development
Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Prompt Patterns, Generative AI, Generative Model Architectures, Responsible AI, OpenAI, ChatGPT, AI Product Strategy, Data Ethics, Large Language Modeling, Leadership and Management, LLM Application, Strategic Leadership, Risking, Business Ethics, Legal Risk, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Business Development, Deep Learning, Content Creation
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Vanderbilt University
Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, ChatGPT, Generative AI Agents, Prompt Patterns, Generative AI, LLM Application, Ideation, Verification And Validation, Data Presentation, Productivity, OpenAI, AI Personalization, Document Management, Responsible AI, Agentic systems, Tool Calling, Artificial Intelligence, Personalized Service, Large Language Modeling, Software Development
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months
Browse the prompt engineering courses below—popular starting points on Coursera.
These beginner-friendly options are accessible to learners without coding or AI experience:
The Prompt Engineering Specialization by Vanderbilt University spans 4 weeks and focuses on:
It uses tools like Python and Excel.
In contrast, the Google Prompting Essentials course lasts less than 10 hours and emphasizes:
It uses similar tools.
Both courses cover prompt engineering and are beginner-friendly, but differ in duration and specific areas of focus. Choose based on whether you prefer:
Consider whether you want to use prompts as a beginner, build apps with large language models, or explore how prompt techniques affect model behavior.
Click here to ask ChatGPT to find the right prompt engineering course on Coursera for your learning goals.‎
Yes. Many prompt engineering and generative AI courses offer a free audit option, allowing learners to access video lessons and reading materials at no cost. To complete assignments or earn a certificate, you’ll need to upgrade or apply for financial aid.‎
You’ll learn how to create prompts that yield accurate, creative, and contextually relevant responses from AI tools. Topics include prompt types (like zero-shot and few-shot), iterative refinement, and ethical considerations in AI interaction.‎
Not necessarily. Many courses are designed for general learners and provide hands-on practice without requiring programming. For more advanced topics—like using APIs or automating prompts—coding experience can be helpful.‎