Course Overview
TOPThis hands-on course builds on foundational Generative AI knowledge and focuses on advanced prompting techniques using tools such as ChatGPT and Microsoft Copilot.
Participants will learn how to design structured, repeatable prompts, guide AI behavior more precisely, and apply advanced techniques to solve complex business problems. The course emphasizes control, consistency, and strategic use of AI to improve productivity, decision-making, and communication in professional environments.
This class includes a mixture of lecture, demonstrations, and hands-on activities.
Scheduled Classes
TOPWhat You'll Learn
TOPYou’ll Learn How To:
- Refine prompts using guided iteration
- Use trigger phrases to activate workflows, roles, and AI behaviors
- Apply the Pareto Principle to create clear, high-value business explanations
- Use chaos prompting to generate creative, non-obvious ideas
- Simulate stakeholders and teams through AI-assisted questioning
- Create SWOT analyses to evaluate business strategies
- Use Fishbone (Ishikawa) diagrams to identify root causes
- Facilitate AI-driven debate simulations with multiple perspectives
- Structure multi-step prompts for complex tasks and workflows
- Assign roles and personas to shape tone, expertise, and perspective
- Evaluate and improve AI outputs for accuracy, relevance, and business value
Outline
TOPLesson 1: Foundations of Prompting
- Review of core prompting concepts
Lesson 2: Guided Iteration
- Structured prompt refinement techniques
Lesson 3: Command Activation
- Creating reusable prompt frameworks and trigger phrases
Lesson 4: Pareto-Based Explanations
- Applying the 80/20 rule for clarity and impact
Lesson 5: Chaos Prompting
- Ideation and non-obvious problem solving
Lesson 6: AI-Assisted Questioning & Roleplay
- Simulating stakeholders and scenarios
Lesson 7: SWOT Analysis with AI
- Evaluating business strategies and decisions
Lesson 8: Fishbone (Ishikawa) Analysis
- Identifying root causes of business problems
Lesson 9: Debate Simulation
- Multi-perspective analysis and moderated discussions
Lesson 10: Multi-Step Prompting
- Structuring layered prompts for complex workflows
Lesson 11: Role & Persona Assignment
- Guiding tone, expertise, and perspective
Lesson 12: Evaluation & Optimization
- Refining and scaling advanced prompts
Lesson 13: Hands-On Application
- Prompting demonstrations and practical exercises
Prerequisites
TOP- AI Fundamentals or equivalent knowledge
- Access to the free versions of ChatGPT or Copilot Chat (recommended for hands-on participation)