AI - Prompt Engineering For Teens - Syllabus

 

The AI Prompt Engineering Bootcamp fosters a technical mindset and creativity in AI and language models. The course covers AI prompt design basics, including natural language processing, and offers interactive lessons and hands-on projects. No previous AI experience is needed, just an eagerness to learn and innovate.

Learnings Objectives:

The objective is to provide teens with a comprehensive understanding of prompt engineering, focusing on practical skills for developing effective prompts for AI systems like ChatGPT.

Your Teen will:

  1. Understand the core concepts of prompt engineering and NLP.

  2. Develop skills to create, test, and refine effective prompts.

  3. Learn about the ethical implications and limitations of AI.

  4. Gain hands-on experience in applying prompt engineering to real-world scenarios.

  5. Complete a capstone project demonstrating their skills.

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Unit 1: Introduction to Prompt Engineering

  • Duration: 1 Week

  • Topics: Overview of natural language processing (NLP), introduction to AI and machine learning, basics of prompt engineering.

  • Activities: Interactive sessions on NLP basics, exploring ChatGPT.

Unit 2: Understanding the Limits of Prompt Engineering

  • Duration: 1 Week

  • Topics: Recognizing the limitations of AI and prompt engineering, appropriate use cases.

  • Activities: Case studies analysis, group discussions.

Unit 3: Writing Effective Prompts

  • Duration: 1 Week

  • Topics: Techniques for crafting powerful prompts, understanding user intent.

  • Activities: Writing and testing simple prompts, peer reviews.

Unit 4: Quality Control and Testing

  • Duration: 1 Week

  • Topics: Evaluating and refining prompt solutions.

  • Activities: Testing existing prompts, feedback sessions.

Unit 5: Automation in Prompt Engineering

  • Duration: 1 Week

  • Topics: Introduction to automated techniques in prompt engineering.

  • Activities: Exploring automated tools, mini-project on automated prompt creation.

Unit 6: Ethical Considerations

  • Duration: 1 Week

  • Topics: Ethical considerations, biases in AI.

  • Activities: Discussing ethical dilemmas, role-playing exercises.

Unit 7: Advanced Prompt Techniques

  • Duration: 1 Week

  • Topics: Advanced methods in prompt engineering, context management.

  • Activities: Creating complex prompts, analyzing outcomes.

Unit 8: Project-Based Learning

  • Duration: 1 Week

  • Topics: Applying learned skills to real-world scenarios.

  • Activities: Group project to solve a real-world problem using prompt engineering.

Unit 9: Industry Applications

  • Duration: 1 Week

  • Topics: How prompt engineering is used in different industries.

  • Activities: Guest speakers from various sectors, research presentations.

Unit 10: Capstone Project and Presentation

  • Duration: 1 Week

  • Objective: To consolidate and apply all learned skills in a comprehensive project.

  • Activities: Final project presentation, peer and instructor feedback.

Assessment and Evaluation:

  • Ongoing: Weekly assignments, quizzes, and project work.

  • Final Assessment: Capstone project and presentation evaluated on creativity, effectiveness, and technical proficiency.

Additional Components:

  • Mentorship: Interaction with experienced prompt engineers.

  • Career Guidance: Sessions on career pathways in AI and related fields.

Program Options:

Bootcamp options include:

  • The Essentials Group Program: Start Your Teen’s Career

  • The Elevate Individual Program: Elevate Your Teen’s Career

  • The 5 or 10-Month Advanced Program: Transform your Teen’s Career (with Apprenticeship Guarantee)

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