16 to 17 November 2026
Mon-Tue
AI Prompt Engineering Intro Course
Discover what becomes possible when you learn to write the right prompt.
Master the foundational techniques of prompt engineering and get dramatically better results from generative AI tools.
Discover what becomes possible when you learn to write the right prompt. Master the foundational techniques of prompt engineering and get dramatically better results from generative AI tools.
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Expert trainers Experienced industry expert
- Class size Up to 8 in London, or up to 6 live online
- Support 28 days of helpdesk support
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AI Prompt Engineering Intro Course
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Build on your digital skills with our prompt engineering course for generative AI chatbots.
Understand the strengths and weaknesses of different AI tools and how to use them for a range of tasks.
Over two days you'll learn the fundamentals of prompt engineering, including prompting techniques for the most popular AI tools - ChatGPT, Copilot and Claude.
Through hands-on exercises and mini-projects, you'll build a prompting toolkit that will boost your creativity and productivity at work.
You'll leave with the practical skills to write, refine, and personalise prompts for real-world tasks.
Once you've completed this course, AI Prompt Engineering Intermediate covers multi-turn prompting, layered workflows and building reusable prompt libraries.
Course dates
| Course dates | Days | Location | Places | RRP | Discount | You pay | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 to 17 November 2026 | Mon-Tue | Online | Available | £549 | £100 | £449 + VAT | |
| 18 to 19 March 2027 | Thu-Fri | London Islington | Available | £549 | £50 | £499 + VAT | |
| 24 to 25 May 2027 | Mon-Tue | Online | Available | £549 | £549 + VAT | ||
| 22 to 23 July 2027 | Thu-Fri | London Islington | Available | £549 | £549 + VAT | ||
| 13 to 14 September 2027 | Mon-Tue | Online | Available | £549 | £549 + VAT |
No in-person dates available at the moment.
| Course dates | Days | Location | Places | RRP | Discount | You pay | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 to 19 March 2027 | Thu-Fri | London Islington | Available | £549 | £50 | £499 + VAT | |
| 22 to 23 July 2027 | Thu-Fri | London Islington | Available | £549 | £549 + VAT |
| Course dates | Days | Location | Places | RRP | Discount | You pay | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 to 17 November 2026 | Mon-Tue | Online | Available | £549 | £100 | £449 + VAT | |
| 24 to 25 May 2027 | Mon-Tue | Online | Available | £549 | £549 + VAT | ||
| 13 to 14 September 2027 | Mon-Tue | Online | Available | £549 | £549 + VAT |
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Available as private, bespoke or team training at our centre, live online, or at your venue. Customise the outline, train as a group, or book a one-to-one with an expert.
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18 to 19 March 2027
Thu-Fri
24 to 25 May 2027
Mon-Tue
22 to 23 July 2027
Thu-Fri
13 to 14 September 2027
Mon-Tue
Private & team training
Get a quote for AI Prompt Engineering Intro
Available as private, bespoke or team training at our centre, live online, or at your venue. Customise the outline, train as a group, or book a one-to-one with an expert.
Course outline
1
What is Prompt Engineering?
Introduction to large language models (LLMs)
Prompt engineering as an emerging digital skill
How different AI tools respond to the same prompt
Practical analysis of responses from ChatGPT, Copilot and Claude
2
Prompting basics
Types of prompting explained
Zero-shot prompting
Few-shot prompting
Step-by-step prompting
Prompt refinement
Improving weak or ambiguous prompts
3
Prompt design techniques
Structuring prompts effectively
Role prompting
Working with constraints and formatting
Precision Prompting
Evaluating the results across AI tools
4
AI tool preferences
Reflect on AI tools for effective workflow personalisation
ChatGPT: Creative prompting, tone, and workflows
Copilot: Microsoft 365 tasks and integration
Claude: Step-by-step logic and deep reasoning
5
Prompt patterns & use case mapping
Overview of common prompt types: Instructional, rewriting, summarising, ideation, etc
Matching real-world use cases with the appropriate prompt pattern
Comparison between different AI tools
6
Prompt iteration
Develop prompt writing skills through testing and feedback
Create a realistic task-based prompt
Compare outputs across two AI tools
Refining prompts to include roles, tone, or format
How to adapt a prompt for new purpose
7
Mini Project
Develop a full prompt for a real-life goal
Choosing the right tool(s)
Defining the objective
Applying role, structure, constraints
Test, revise, and finalise
8
Advanced prompting in creative tasks
Prompt remix: Add constraints, style, audience, format
Rework prompts: Use past prompts with a twist
Compare tools: Evaluate tone, clarity and engagement
9
Tackle complex, “hard mode” challenges
Challenge prompt: Try tricky, creative tasks
Refine prompt: Test, revise, and improve output
Reflect: Share what worked or didn’t
Compare tools: Note model strengths and gaps
10
Final sharing and reflection
Top prompts: What made them work
Tool choice: Which AI will you use?
Takeaways to apply at work
Who is this course for?
For professionals in any role who want to use AI tools more effectively through better prompting. No prior prompt engineering experience required — basic familiarity with AI tools is helpful.
- Business Intelligence Analysts
- Communications Assistants
- Communications Managers
- Communications Officers
- Content Editors
- Copywriters
- Digital Marketing Managers
- Executive Assistants
- Heads of Marketing
- Marketing Assistants
- Marketing Associates
- Marketing Executives
- Marketing Managers
- Personal Assistants
- Project Managers
26
Reviews
9.9/10
Satisfaction
100%
Recommend
I have gained so much knowledge from this course, Simon did a really job at keeping me engaged, which I know can be difficult after a long…
Detailed explanations and reasoning behind these
Good introduction to everything surrounding AI prompting. Great at understanding the variation between different AI chatbots. Great applica…
I thoroughly enjoyed the online course with Simon. He was extremely knowledgeable, engaging, and adapted the course to suit my specific sit…
Very clear and organized course, great content
Plenty of time to work through examples - clear explanations - very helpful, good discussions
Really clear information and delivery. All aspects explained well and examples were good. Simon allowed time to discuss each stage and made…
Simon was a good trainer. Casting light on areas of AI's that I was unaware of. There are definitely some useful take-aways there. He also…
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