AI Prompt Engineering
<p>In this course you will learn to work systematically with prompts for ChatGPT, Claude and Copilot. You build strong prompts using the five building blocks and leave with a prompt library for your own work.</p>
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In brief. AI Prompt Engineering is a 1-day classroom course. It is held in Amsterdam and The Hague, in a group of no more than 8 participants. The price is EUR 675 excl. VAT per participant, including course materials, lunch on site and a certificate of attendance. We also run this course for a team or department in-company.
- Building strong prompts with the five building blocks
- Applying chain-of-thought and few-shot straight away
- Your own prompt library for your daily tasks
- Recognising hallucinations, bias and fabricated sources
- Fifty ready-to-use prompts in the workbook
Getting more out of ChatGPT, Claude or Copilot starts with better prompting. In this practical course you learn how to steer an AI so that it delivers exactly what you need. You leave with a workbook full of ready-to-use prompts and your own prompt library for your recurring tasks.
Description
A good prompt is the difference between twenty seconds of work and half an hour saved. On this course you learn how large language models interpret your input, and which building blocks you can deploy to get better answers. You practise with all three of the most widely used AI tools: ChatGPT, Claude and Copilot.
You start with the fundamentals. What actually happens when a language model reads your prompt? Why do some formulations work and others don't? You learn the five building blocks (role, context, task, format and examples) and practise refining a prompt systematically rather than by trial and error.
The afternoon covers advanced techniques. Chain-of-thought for step-by-step reasoning on complex questions. Few-shot for consistent output across multiple tasks. You build prompts for writing, summarising, analysing and brainstorming. You also learn where the limits lie: you'll now spot hallucinations, bias and invented sources straight away.
You leave with a workbook full of practical prompts, a template for your own prompt library and a certificate of participation. The course is delivered in the classroom or online, with a maximum of 12 participants per group.
Topics
- How large language models interpret your input
- The five building blocks of a strong prompt: role, context, task, format and examples
- Setting up role prompts and context prompts for recurring tasks
- Refining a prompt systematically instead of endlessly trying things at random
- Chain-of-thought: step-by-step thinking for complex questions
- Few-shot prompting: giving examples for consistent output
- Prompts for writing, summarising, analysing and brainstorming
- Differences between ChatGPT, Claude and Copilot for office tasks
- Building and maintaining a personal prompt library
- Limits and pitfalls: hallucinations, bias and fabricated sources
- A personal action plan for your day-to-day work
Result
After this course you will know exactly how to get more out of ChatGPT, Claude and Copilot through better prompting. You understand why certain formulations work and others do not, and you have an approach for quickly building and refining new prompts.
Specifically, by the end you will be able to:
- building a strong prompt using the five building blocks (role, context, task, format, examples)
- using chain-of-thought for complex or multi-step questions
- giving few-shot examples to obtain consistent output across multiple tasks
- refining a prompt systematically instead of endlessly trying things at random
- choosing the right AI tool (ChatGPT, Claude or Copilot) for the right task
- recognising hallucinations, bias and fabricated sources in AI output
- setting up and maintaining your own prompt library for your recurring tasks
Target audience
Are you already working with ChatGPT, Claude or Copilot and do you feel there is more to be gained? Then this course is for you. You shift the focus from experimenting with individual questions to working systematically with prompts that deliver what you need every time.
The course is intended for:
- professionals in communication, marketing and content who use AI for writing and summarising
- HR professionals who use AI for job adverts, feedback and interview preparation
- IT staff and consultants who use AI for analysis, documentation and client work
- administrative and policy staff who use AI to draft minutes, emails and reports
- team leaders who want to professionalise the use of AI within their team
Teaching method
This course is entirely hands-on. You work along on your own laptop from the very first hour. Short pieces of explanation alternate with practical assignments in which you immediately apply what you have just seen. You practise with your own work tasks, so that by the end of the day you have a set of worked-out prompts that you can use straight away.
You work in a small group of no more than 12 participants, so the trainer has time for your questions. The course can be taken in the classroom or online. You receive a workbook with fifty ready-made prompts, a template for your own prompt library and a checklist for assessing AI output.
Prior knowledge
You have basic experience with at least one AI tool such as ChatGPT, Claude or Copilot. You know how to open a chat and ask a question. Programming knowledge is not required. It helps if you can bring along a number of recurring work tasks that you use AI for or want to start using it for.
Comments
Bring your own laptop and make sure you can log in to the AI tool you use at work. That way you can practise with your own tasks straight away.
Practical information
- Number of days
- 1 day
- Course times
- from 10 am to 5 pm
- Teaching hours
- 6 hours
- Education level
- Suitable for all levels
- Preparation time
- None
- Included
- Course materials and lunch on site
- Certificate
- At the end of the course you will receive a certificate of attendance
- Cancel
- Free up to four weeks before the start (cancellation terms)
Language
The course is given in Dutch as standard. The trainer speaks English. English-language course materials can be used. If at least 3 participants register, the course can also be given entirely in English.
In-company
Would you like to organise this training for a whole group or several groups? This can be cost-effective. For example, we can tailor the content entirely to your organisation, and training a whole group is also cheaper.
Are you looking at large numbers of participants or a complete academy? That involves a great deal. Consider planning and communication, for example, or identifying and agreeing the objectives and content of the training. Or differences in level, feedback mechanisms and safeguarding. Fortunately, Learnit has extensive experience in this field (more than 25 years) and we are happy to help you through this process.
All start dates
1 training day. In order of date.
- Tue 2 February 2027 Amsterdam · 10:00–17:00Free cancellation until 5 January Enrol
- Mon 2 August 2027 The Hague · 10:00–17:00Free cancellation until 5 July Enrol
No suitable start date? Send us a date request, and we'll look at the options together.
This course for your team?
Plan your own group on a date that suits you, at your office, at our premises or online. We tailor the content to your day-to-day work, and training a whole group is cheaper than individual bookings.
- Your date and location
- Tailored content
- Multiple groups or an academy are also possible
- More than 25 years' experience
What others say about this course
"A course with strong content, in which good course materials are used to teach new things effectively and efficiently."
"Enjoyable and instructive course. A good balance between knowledge transfer and practical exercises. Very practically applicable in my own work."
"Very nice school to learn a variety of training with dedicated experts."
"Interesting and instructive course; the course book is an added value, so you can look things up again at work or at home. Kind regards, Karel Pelzer."
"The course was very instructive. Theory and practice were combined extremely well. It was very pleasant to be taught in a small group, which gave me even more opportunity to achieve my learning objectives."
Training formats
Classroom
1 day€ 675,-- Pleasant venue with a good trainer
- Small groups
- Inspiring and motivating
In-company
Bespoke trainingOn request- 100% for your group
- Bespoke training
- At your place or ours
Workshop
Up to 4 hours for groupsOn request- Suitable for events
- Interactive and inspiring
- Large groups too
Private training
At our place or yoursOn request- 100% just for you
- Achieve a lot in little time
- Whenever you want
Frequently asked questions
Can I cancel free of charge?
Yes. Up to four weeks before the first day of the course you can cancel free of charge, without giving a reason. You then receive a credit note or, if you have already paid, a refund. If you cancel later, you pay part of the course fee: 25% between four and two weeks before the start, 75% in the two weeks before it and 100% in the final week. Moving to another start date is free of charge up to two weeks before the start, after that 50%. Sending a colleague in your place is always possible. Read the cancellation terms.
How much does the AI Prompt Engineering course cost?
You can find the current price at the top right of this course page, along with the schedule, location and delivery format. For in-company or bespoke courses we are happy to provide a quotation on request.
What prior knowledge do I need for the AI Prompt Engineering course?
You have basic experience with at least one AI tool such as ChatGPT, Claude or Copilot. You need to be able to open a chat and ask a question. Programming knowledge is not required. It helps if you have a few recurring work tasks to hand that you use AI for or want to start using it for. You'll use these during the exercises.
Who is the AI Prompt Engineering course intended for?
The course is intended for professionals who already work with ChatGPT, Claude or Copilot and want to get more out of them. Think of communications and marketing staff, HR professionals, IT specialists, consultants, policy officers and team leaders. In short: anyone who uses AI for writing, summarising, analysing or documenting and who wants to make their results more predictable and better.
What exactly do you learn in the AI Prompt Engineering course?
You learn how large language models interpret your input and which five building blocks (role, context, task, format and examples) make up every strong prompt. You practise with chain-of-thought for complex questions and few-shot prompting for consistent output, and you build prompts for writing, summarising, analysing and brainstorming. You also build your own prompt library and learn to recognise hallucinations, bias and invented sources.
Can I also take the AI Prompt Engineering course online?
Yes. You can take the course in a classroom on location or online via Microsoft Teams. Both versions have the same content and working methods, and in both cases you work in a small group so the trainer has time for your questions. For teams we also deliver the course in-company, with a programme tailored to your working context if required.
Do I receive a certificate on completion of the AI Prompt Engineering course?
Yes. After taking part in the course you will receive a certificate of participation from Learnit. This shows your employer or client that you have worked purposefully on prompt engineering and have mastered the five building blocks, chain-of-thought and few-shot techniques.
What is the teaching method of the AI Prompt Engineering course?
The course is entirely hands-on. From the start you work on your own laptop and practise with your own work tasks. Short blocks of explanation alternate with practical assignments. You take home a workbook with fifty ready-to-use prompts, a template for your own prompt library and a checklist for assessing AI output critically. The group size is a maximum of 12 participants.
Why take an AI Prompt Engineering course rather than simply experimenting yourself?
Trying things out yourself works up to a point. Many people then get stuck in blind trial and error until something workable comes out. In this course you learn to build and refine prompts systematically, so that you get better output in less time. You also work with concrete techniques (chain-of-thought, few-shot) that are hard to discover by experimenting alone.
Can I apply what I learn on the AI Prompt Engineering course in my work straight away?
Yes. During the course you practise with your own work tasks, so you leave with fully worked-out prompts that you can put to use immediately. The fifty ready-made prompts in the workbook cover common office tasks such as drafting emails, summarising minutes, editing texts and brainstorming. You can also continue to add to your personal prompt library straight after the course.
What is the difference between the AI Prompt Engineering course and a general introductory AI course?
An introductory course focuses on what AI tools are and what they can do. AI Prompt Engineering goes a step further: you learn how to direct an AI so that it delivers exactly what you need. That makes this course a logical next step if you already work with ChatGPT, Claude or Copilot and want to get consistently better results from it.
Is the AI Prompt Engineering course also suitable for HR or communication professionals?
Certainly. HR professionals use the techniques from this course for job advertisements, phrasing feedback, preparing appraisals and drafting policy documents. Communication and content specialists use prompts for writing, editing, summarising and brainstorming. Because you practise with your own tasks, the programme ties in directly with the output you produce every day.
How do you recognise hallucinations and bias in AI output after the AI Prompt Engineering course?
You learn where language models consistently go wrong: fabricated sources, plausible-sounding but incorrect facts and biases built into training data. You are given a checklist for systematically assessing AI output on substantiation, source referencing and consistency. You also practise prompt formulations that reduce the likelihood of hallucinations, such as explicitly asking the model to indicate uncertainty.
Next start date: Tue 2 February 2027 in Amsterdam
Free cancellation up to four weeks before the start, so you can secure a place now.