# AI Prompt Engineering for the Workforce Canonical URL: ## Overview Responsible use of generative AI tools at work is the subject of this practical introduction. Participants gain a high-level picture of how AI language models operate, along with the skill to compose prompts, sharpen them, and assess the results for clarity and usefulness. Demonstrations, guided activities, and examples drawn from real work give participants direct practice applying AI to writing, analysis, summarization, and problem-solving. Multimodal prompting also comes under discussion, as do familiar AI limitations such as hallucinations and bias, and the guardrails that keep use accurate, ethical, and secure. ## What you'll learn - Grasp the way generative AI models read a prompt and form a response. - Compose prompts that are clear and effective for everyday workplace tasks. - Use prompt design techniques that raise both accuracy and relevance. - Iterate on a prompt until the results improve. - Recognize and limit common risks in AI output, hallucinations included. - Put responsible AI habits into practice on the job. ## Curriculum #### Module 1: Introduction to AI and Prompt Engineering - Overview of generative AI and language models - How AI assistants interpret and respond to prompts - Starting, managing, and continuing AI conversations - Understanding chat context and prompt chaining - Introduction to multimodal prompting #### Module 2: Crafting Effective AI Prompts - Principles of clear and effective prompt design - Zero-shot and few-shot prompting approaches - Using prompt frameworks to structure instructions - Iterative prompt refinement and experimentation - Evaluating AI outputs for quality and relevance #### Module 3: Practical Application and Challenges - Applying AI prompting to real government work tasks - Controlling writing style and tone with AI - Recognizing AI limitations, including hallucinations and bias - Ethical, privacy, and security considerations - Responsible AI use within government guidelines #### Module 4: Learning Activities & Knowledge Checks - Guided demonstrations and applied exercises - Scenario-based practice using work-related examples - Knowledge checks reinforcing key concepts ## Schedule - Oct 27, 2026 8:00am–12:00pm — NYC - Nov 16, 2026 1:00pm–5:00pm — NYC - Dec 8, 2026 8:00am–12:00pm — NYC - Jan 8, 2027 8:00am–12:00pm — NYC - Jan 29, 2027 8:00am–12:00pm — NYC - Feb 24, 2027 8:00am–12:00pm — NYC - Mar 16, 2027 8:00am–12:00pm — NYC - Apr 5, 2027 8:00am–12:00pm — NYC - Apr 23, 2027 8:00am–12:00pm — NYC - May 13, 2027 8:00am–12:00pm — NYC - Jun 14, 2027 8:00am–12:00pm — NYC - Jul 8, 2027 8:00am–12:00pm — NYC - Aug 2, 2027 8:00am–12:00pm — NYC - Aug 25, 2027 8:00am–12:00pm — NYC - Sep 17, 2027 8:00am–12:00pm — NYC ## FAQ ### Who is the target audience for this course? People who want to generate useful AI output for everyday work should start here, even as beginners with little or no prior experience in prompt engineering. ### Is this course open to beginners? Yes, this course is open to beginners. Students must be comfortable using a computer. No other prior knowledge is required. ### Do you offer payment plans or student financing for this course? This course does not qualify for payment plans or student financing. See our Payment Plan FAQ to find related programs that qualify. ### Can I take this course online (remote learning)? No upcoming live online dates are currently available. Please contact us about future availability. ### What happens if I need to miss a session? You have some options: You can watch a recording of the session. We will provide any course materials. Contact us to confirm whether remote attendance is available for your session. You can use your free retake to make up any missed class time. ### What’s included with my tuition? A hands-on learning experience working on projects and exercises, which is proven to boost comprehension, retention, and engagement Expert instructors who are industry professionals and experienced educators that are driven to help you succeed Top-notch curricula that have been tried and tested over many cohorts and are consistently improved for an optimal learning experience A 1-year free retake policy which allows students to retake any part of the course or program for free to refresh the materials and gain additional practice 30-day access to class recordings to review material at your own pace A certificate of completion to verify your accomplishment ### Are there any additional fees or expenses? There are no extra fees or taxes for our courses. The price you see on this page is the maximum you’ll pay us. However, if you plan to take the course live online , you may need to obtain required software. We’ll help you get set up with a free trial of paid software prior to the class. Most of our coding classes utilize freely-available open-source software. For most of our design and motion graphics courses, we will help you get set up with a free trial of Adobe Creative Cloud. If you attend the course in-person, we will have a computer already set up for you with all of the required software for no additional cost. ### Do you offer any discounts for this course? We don’t currently offer discounts as we do our best to affordably price our courses. ## Pricing **Tuition:** $675