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AI Prompting Essentials Specialization

Specialization Certificate: 4 course series
Estimated Hours to Complete: 4 hours

Want to use generative AI tools but not sure where to start? Google Prompting Essentials teaches you how to give clear and specific instructions to generative AI - known as prompting. In 5 easy steps, you'll learn how to prompt effectively and unlock more of AI’s benefits.

Through hands-on exercises and real-world examples, you’ll learn how to use AI to:

  • Save time: Craft emails, brainstorm with ease, build tables and trackers, and summarize lengthy documents.
  • Uncover and share powerful insights: Identify patterns in data, create compelling data visualizations, and even rehearse presentations.
  • Tackle complex projects: Transform abstract ideas into actionable steps, use AI to role-play conversations, and get expert feedback.
  • Use AI responsibly: Evaluate your outputs for bias and errors, and iterate to get more helpful results. 

Courses include:

  • Start Writing Prompts like a Pro
  • Design Prompts for Everyday Work Tasks
  • Speed Up Data Analysis and Presentation Building
  • Use AI as a Creative or Expert Partner

How to Enroll