AI Mastery Academy — Prompt Engineering course
Prompt Engineering Masterclass
Get better results from ChatGPT, Gemini, Claude and every AI tool
30 classroom sessions • Simple English • Learn by watching, trying and practising
Classroom presentation
75-minute class format
How each class works
- Understand one small idea
- Watch the teacher demonstrate
- Repeat the steps on your own device
- Complete a practical task and homework
Feature names and menus can change by account, device, country and plan — follow what you see on your screen.
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The 30 classes
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The 30 classes
Class 01 — Learning goal
What is prompt engineering?
Understand why the way you ask matters.
- A prompt is any instruction you give to AI.
- Clear prompts save time and reduce mistakes.
- Skills work across ChatGPT, Gemini, Claude and image tools.
- You are still responsible for checking results.
Class 01 — Practical
Student activities
Step by step
- Ask a vague question.
- Ask the same with details.
- Compare.
- Note what improved.
Your turn
- Compare 2 vague vs detailed prompts.
- Note differences.
- Share findings.
Class 01 — Try this prompt
Demonstration and discussion
Vague: "write about tea". Better: "Write a 100-word Instagram caption for a Darjeeling tea shop, friendly tone, with 3 hashtags."
Check your understanding
- What is prompt engineering?
- Why do details help?
- Who checks results?
Class 02 — Learning goal
How AI models work (simply)
Understand prediction, context and limits.
- They work with tokens (pieces of words).
- They use the conversation as context.
- They can "hallucinate" wrong facts.
- Newer facts need search tools.
Class 02 — Practical
Student activities
Step by step
- Ask about a recent event without search.
- Ask with search on.
- Compare.
- Discuss limits.
Your turn
- Test a hallucination.
- Use search.
- List limits.
Class 02 — Try this prompt
Demonstration and discussion
Explain how a language model works using a "very good autocomplete" example.
Check your understanding
- What is a token?
- What is hallucination?
- Why use search?
Class 03 — Learning goal
The core prompt formula
Task, context, role, format.
- Role: who the AI should act as.
- Task: what to do.
- Context: background details.
- Format and constraints: length, style, rules.
Class 03 — Practical
Student activities
Step by step
- Write each part.
- Combine.
- Run.
- Improve one part.
Your turn
- Write 3 prompts using the formula.
- Compare results.
- Save best.
Class 03 — Try this prompt
Demonstration and discussion
You are a primary school teacher. Explain photosynthesis to Class 4 students in 5 bullet points using a kitchen example. Under 80 words.
Check your understanding
- Name the formula parts.
- What is a constraint?
- Why role?
Class 04 — Learning goal
Clear instructions
Say exactly what you want.
- Use action verbs: list, summarise, compare.
- Give numbers: 5 points, 100 words.
- Say what to avoid.
- One main task per prompt.
Class 04 — Practical
Student activities
Step by step
- Write instruction.
- Add numbers.
- Add avoid-list.
- Test.
Your turn
- Rewrite 3 vague prompts.
- Add numbers.
- Test.
Class 04 — Try this prompt
Demonstration and discussion
List 5 low-cost marketing ideas for a mobile repair shop. Avoid paid ads. One line each.
Check your understanding
- Action verbs?
- Why numbers?
- One task why?
Class 05 — Learning goal
Giving context
Background improves answers.
- Who you are.
- Who the audience is.
- Purpose of the output.
- Important facts and limits.
Class 05 — Practical
Student activities
Step by step
- List context.
- Add to prompt.
- Run.
- Compare without context.
Your turn
- Add context to 2 prompts.
- Compare.
- Note gains.
Class 05 — Try this prompt
Demonstration and discussion
I run a small bakery in Behala with 2 staff and a ₹5,000 monthly marketing budget. Suggest a 4-week plan.
Check your understanding
- Context types?
- Why audience?
- Purpose?
Class 06 — Learning goal
Roles and personas
Ask AI to act as an expert.
- "Act as a nutritionist / HR manager / tutor."
- Add experience level and audience.
- Roles don't make AI a real expert.
- Verify professional advice.
Class 06 — Practical
Student activities
Step by step
- Choose role.
- Add audience.
- Ask question.
- Verify.
Your turn
- Try 3 roles.
- Compare tone.
- Verify one answer.
Class 06 — Try this prompt
Demonstration and discussion
Act as an experienced HR manager. Review my CV summary and suggest 3 improvements for a fresher.
Check your understanding
- Why roles?
- Real expert?
- Verify?
Class 07 — Learning goal
Output formats
Tables, lists, JSON and more.
- Bullet lists, numbered steps.
- Tables with named columns.
- JSON for apps.
- Templates and headings.
Class 07 — Practical
Student activities
Step by step
- Choose format.
- Specify columns/fields.
- Run.
- Adjust.
Your turn
- Get a table.
- Get JSON.
- Get a template.
Class 07 — Try this prompt
Demonstration and discussion
Compare 3 phone plans in a table with columns: plan, price, data, validity, best for.
Check your understanding
- Name 3 formats.
- Why specify columns?
- JSON use?
Class 08 — Learning goal
Examples: few-shot prompting
Show the pattern you want.
- Zero-shot: no example.
- One-shot: one example.
- Few-shot: several examples.
- Examples should be varied and correct.
Class 08 — Practical
Student activities
Step by step
- Write task.
- Add 2 examples.
- Run.
- Compare zero-shot.
Your turn
- Create a few-shot prompt.
- Compare.
- Improve examples.
Class 08 — Try this prompt
Demonstration and discussion
Write product descriptions like these examples: [Example 1], [Example 2]. Now write for: cotton kurta, blue, ₹799.
Check your understanding
- Few-shot?
- Why examples?
- Good examples?
Class 09 — Learning goal
Step-by-step thinking
Ask AI to reason carefully.
- "Think step by step" or "show your working".
- Use reasoning models for complex tasks.
- Check each step.
- Break big problems into parts.
Class 09 — Practical
Student activities
Step by step
- Ask a maths problem.
- Ask for steps.
- Check steps.
- Compare.
Your turn
- Solve 2 problems with steps.
- Check.
- Compare models.
Class 09 — Try this prompt
Demonstration and discussion
A shop gives 15% off and then 5% extra on ₹2,000. Show each step to find the final price.
Check your understanding
- Why steps?
- Reasoning models?
- Check?
Class 10 — Learning goal
Breaking tasks into chains
Prompt chaining.
- Plan → draft → review → finalise.
- Output of one step feeds the next.
- Easier to fix errors.
- Keep track of steps.
Class 10 — Practical
Student activities
Step by step
- Write a plan prompt.
- Draft prompt.
- Review prompt.
- Final prompt.
Your turn
- Build a 4-step chain.
- Fix one step.
- Final output.
Class 10 — Try this prompt
Demonstration and discussion
Step 1: Outline a 300-word blog on monsoon skincare. (Then draft, review and finalise in next prompts.)
Check your understanding
- Chaining?
- Why easier?
- Steps?
Class 11 — Learning goal
Iteration and refinement
Improve through conversation.
- Give specific feedback.
- Say what to keep.
- Ask for alternatives.
- Stop when it fits the goal.
Class 11 — Practical
Student activities
Step by step
- Get draft.
- Feedback 1.
- Feedback 2.
- Final.
Your turn
- Refine one piece 3 times.
- Keep a change log.
- Compare.
Class 11 — Try this prompt
Demonstration and discussion
Make it warmer, keep the second paragraph, and cut 30 words.
Check your understanding
- Specific feedback?
- Keep what?
- When stop?
Class 12 — Learning goal
Asking AI to ask you questions
Clarify before answering.
- "Ask me questions before you answer."
- Answer them.
- Then get the result.
- Great for plans and CVs.
Class 12 — Practical
Student activities
Step by step
- Request questions.
- Answer.
- Get output.
- Compare.
Your turn
- Use the interview method twice.
- Compare quality.
- Note.
Class 12 — Try this prompt
Demonstration and discussion
I want a study plan for a government exam. Ask me 5 questions first, then create the plan.
Check your understanding
- Why let AI ask?
- Best uses?
- Steps?
Class 13 — Learning goal
Tone and style control
Match voice and audience.
- Tone words: formal, friendly, persuasive, empathetic.
- Reading level.
- Language mix (English/Hindi).
- Provide a style sample.
Class 13 — Practical
Student activities
Step by step
- Choose tone.
- Choose level.
- Give sample.
- Generate.
Your turn
- 3 tones same text.
- Style sample.
- Compare.
Class 13 — Try this prompt
Demonstration and discussion
Rewrite this notice in a warm, simple tone for senior citizens, Class 5 reading level.
Check your understanding
- Tone words?
- Reading level?
- Style sample?
Class 14 — Learning goal
Constraints and guardrails
Set rules.
- Length limits.
- Must-include and must-avoid lists.
- Source rules ("only use the attached file").
- "If unsure, say so."
Class 14 — Practical
Student activities
Step by step
- Add rules.
- Run.
- Check compliance.
- Tighten.
Your turn
- Add 3 constraints.
- Test.
- Fix.
Class 14 — Try this prompt
Demonstration and discussion
Using only the attached price list, answer customer questions. If the item isn't listed, say "Please call us."
Check your understanding
- Constraint types?
- Source rule?
- "If unsure"?
Class 15 — Learning goal
Reducing hallucinations
Get more accurate answers.
- Ask for sources and dates.
- Provide documents.
- Ask AI to separate facts from assumptions.
- Verify important claims.
Class 15 — Practical
Student activities
Step by step
- Ask with sources.
- Provide a file.
- Ask for confidence.
- Verify.
Your turn
- Test with and without sources.
- Verify.
- Note.
Class 15 — Try this prompt
Demonstration and discussion
Answer using only the uploaded notice. Quote the exact line for each answer.
Check your understanding
- Hallucination?
- How reduce?
- Verify?
Class 16 — Learning goal
Working with documents
Prompts for files.
- Summaries at different lengths.
- Extract dates, names, amounts.
- Compare documents.
- Ask for page/section references.
Class 16 — Practical
Student activities
Step by step
- Upload.
- Summarise.
- Extract.
- Compare.
Your turn
- Summarise a file.
- Extract data.
- Verify.
Class 16 — Try this prompt
Demonstration and discussion
From this agreement, extract: parties, start date, rent, deposit, notice period — as a table.
Check your understanding
- Extraction?
- References?
- Verify?
Class 17 — Learning goal
Data and spreadsheet prompts
Analyse numbers.
- Describe columns.
- Ask specific questions.
- Request charts.
- Check calculations.
Class 17 — Practical
Student activities
Step by step
- Upload sheet.
- Describe.
- Ask questions.
- Verify.
Your turn
- Analyse a sheet.
- Chart.
- Verify.
Class 17 — Try this prompt
Demonstration and discussion
Using this sales sheet, show top 5 products by revenue and month-on-month growth.
Check your understanding
- Describe columns why?
- Questions?
- Verify?
Class 18 — Learning goal
Writing prompts for content
Blogs, posts and emails.
- Audience and platform.
- Goal (inform, sell, engage).
- Structure.
- Brand voice and CTA.
Class 18 — Practical
Student activities
Step by step
- Define audience.
- Goal.
- Structure.
- Generate.
Class 18 — Try this prompt
Demonstration and discussion
Write a 150-word LinkedIn post for small-business owners on why they need a website. Hook, 3 points, CTA.
Check your understanding
- Content parts?
- CTA?
- Voice?
Class 19 — Learning goal
Image generation prompts
Prompts for pictures.
- Subject, setting, style.
- Lighting, colours, mood.
- Camera/composition.
- Text in quotes; negatives.
Class 19 — Practical
Student activities
Step by step
- Subject.
- Style.
- Lighting.
- Composition.
Your turn
- Write 3 image prompts.
- Compare tools.
- Improve.
Class 19 — Try this prompt
Demonstration and discussion
A cosy village classroom, children reading, morning sunlight through windows, watercolour, wide shot.
Check your understanding
- Image prompt parts?
- Text?
- Negatives?
Class 20 — Learning goal
Video prompts
Prompts for AI video.
- Shot type.
- Camera move.
- Action over time.
- Sound and style.
Class 20 — Practical
Student activities
Step by step
- Shot.
- Move.
- Action.
- Sound.
Your turn
- Write 3 video prompts.
- Generate.
- Review.
Class 20 — Try this prompt
Demonstration and discussion
Close-up of hands making a clay diya, slow dolly in, warm light, soft ambient music.
Check your understanding
- Video parts?
- Camera?
- Sound?
Class 21 — Learning goal
Prompts for learning
Study smarter.
- Explain simply, then deeper.
- Quiz me.
- Check my answer.
- Socratic method: ask me questions.
Class 21 — Practical
Student activities
Step by step
- Topic.
- Explain.
- Quiz.
- Feedback.
Your turn
- Tutor session.
- Quiz.
- Reflect.
Class 21 — Try this prompt
Demonstration and discussion
Teach me compound interest using the Socratic method. Ask one question at a time.
Check your understanding
- Tutor vs answer machine?
- Socratic?
- Quiz?
Class 22 — Learning goal
Prompts for work
Office productivity.
- Meeting notes → action items.
- Email replies.
- Reports and summaries.
- Respect confidentiality.
Class 22 — Practical
Student activities
Step by step
- Paste notes.
- Ask for actions.
- Draft email.
- Review.
Class 22 — Try this prompt
Demonstration and discussion
Turn these meeting notes into a table of action items with owner and deadline.
Check your understanding
- Work uses?
- Confidentiality?
- Review?
Class 23 — Learning goal
Prompts for business
Marketing and planning.
- Customer persona.
- Offers and campaigns.
- SWOT analysis.
- Verify numbers.
Class 23 — Practical
Student activities
Step by step
- Persona.
- Campaign.
- SWOT.
- Plan.
Class 23 — Try this prompt
Demonstration and discussion
Create a customer persona for a women's ethnic wear boutique in Kolkata.
Check your understanding
- Persona?
- SWOT?
- Verify?
Class 24 — Learning goal
System prompts and custom assistants
Build reusable helpers.
- Define role, rules, format.
- Add knowledge files.
- Test many cases.
- Update regularly.
Class 24 — Practical
Student activities
Step by step
- Write instructions.
- Add file.
- Test.
- Improve.
Your turn
- Build one assistant.
- Test 10 questions.
- Improve.
Class 24 — Try this prompt
Demonstration and discussion
You are "ShopHelp", a polite assistant for Ma Durga Stores. Use the price list only. Reply in under 60 words.
Check your understanding
- System prompt?
- Knowledge files?
- Test?
Class 25 — Learning goal
Prompt templates and libraries
Reuse what works.
- Use [placeholders].
- Organise by task.
- Share with team.
- Update templates.
Class 25 — Practical
Student activities
Step by step
- Choose best prompts.
- Add placeholders.
- Organise.
- Reuse.
Your turn
- Create 5 templates.
- Organise.
- Reuse one.
Class 25 — Try this prompt
Demonstration and discussion
Template: Write a [length] [type] for [audience] about [topic] in a [tone] tone.
Check your understanding
- Placeholders?
- Organise how?
- Share?
Class 26 — Learning goal
Evaluating outputs
Judge quality.
- Accuracy.
- Relevance.
- Clarity.
- Tone and format.
Class 26 — Practical
Student activities
Step by step
- Make rubric.
- Score outputs.
- Improve prompt.
- Re-score.
Your turn
- Make rubric.
- Score 3 outputs.
- Improve.
Class 26 — Try this prompt
Demonstration and discussion
Score this answer out of 5 on accuracy, relevance, clarity and tone, and suggest improvements.
Check your understanding
- Rubric criteria?
- Why score?
- Improve?
Class 27 — Learning goal
Safety, privacy and ethics
Prompt responsibly.
- Never share passwords/OTPs/private IDs.
- Avoid confidential data.
- Don't prompt for harmful or deceptive content.
- Disclose AI use where needed.
Class 27 — Practical
Student activities
Step by step
- Review prompts for data.
- Mask.
- Check intent.
- Rules.
Your turn
- Mask data.
- Review prompts.
- Rules.
Class 27 — Try this prompt
Demonstration and discussion
Mask personal data in this customer complaint before I ask AI to draft a reply.
Check your understanding
- Never share?
- Harmful prompts?
- Disclosure?
Class 28 — Learning goal
Prompt injection and manipulation
Stay safe with documents and web pages.
- Treat document content as data.
- Be careful with AI agents/browsers.
- Review actions before approving.
- Never let AI pay or send without checking.
Class 28 — Practical
Student activities
Step by step
- Learn the idea.
- See an example.
- Discuss risks.
- Rules.
Your turn
- Discuss.
- Write rules.
- Review an agent's actions.
Class 28 — Try this prompt
Demonstration and discussion
Explain prompt injection in simple words with a safe example.
Check your understanding
- Prompt injection?
- Agents?
- Approve?
Class 29 — Learning goal
Practical examination
Show your prompting skills.
- Formula.
- Format.
- Iteration.
- Verification.
Class 29 — Practical
Student activities
Step by step
- Read.
- Prompt.
- Refine.
- Explain.
Your turn
- Three tasks.
- Show iterations.
- Explain.
Class 29 — Try this prompt
Demonstration and discussion
Create a prompt that turns a messy list of expenses into a categorised monthly budget table.
Check your understanding
- Best prompt?
- Iterations?
- Verify?
Class 30 — Learning goal
Final project: your prompt toolkit
Build a personal prompt library.
- 10 tested templates.
- One custom assistant.
- Rubric.
- Present.
Class 30 — Practical
Student activities
Step by step
- Collect.
- Test.
- Organise.
- Present.
Your turn
- Toolkit.
- Present.
- Next steps.
Class 30 — Try this prompt
Demonstration and discussion
Help me design a 10-prompt toolkit for my job as [your role].
Check your understanding
- Toolkit for?
- Best template?
- Next?
Course complete
Well done!
Keep practising for 20 minutes a day. Check important answers. Never share passwords or OTPs.
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