Tech & AI

Prompt Engineering & Generative AI

A practical, project-based beginner course built for Nigerian learners. Learn prompt engineering & generative ai through guided lessons, worked examples, hands-on assignments, checkpoints and a final action plan.

Beginner Level11 hours Estimated8 Modules32 Learning units
WHAT YOU WILL LEARN

Build practical confidence in writing and testing prompts for generative AI.

Use a generative AI assistant and a prompt-testing worksheet with a clear working process.

Understand context, task, constraints, examples, iteration, verification and privacy.

Produce a reusable prompt library with evaluation criteria and safe-use notes as practical evidence.

Review your result, identify weak points and create a 30-day improvement plan.

SKILLS YOU WILL GAIN

Know the process, then prove you can use it.

context, task, constraints, examples, iteration, verification and privacy.

ContextTaskConstraintsExamplesIterationVerification
WHO THIS IS FOR

Learners who want a practical, structured way to build writing and testing prompts for generative AI for work, business, freelancing or personal development.

PREREQUISITES

No formal prior experience is required. Bring a phone or computer where the activities call for one, plus time to practise.

HOW YOU PROVE IT

Complete the guided activities, pass module checkpoints at 80% or higher and finish the capstone: a reusable prompt library with evaluation criteria and safe-use notes.

CURRICULUM

Eight modules. Practice in every module.

Module 1: Foundations: Writing and testing prompts for generative AI4 units
  1. LessonConcept: Foundations: Writing and testing prompts for generative AI18 min
  2. ExampleWorked example: Foundations: Writing and testing prompts for generative AI18 min
  3. ActivityPractice: Foundations: Writing and testing prompts for generative AI25 min
  4. QuizCheckpoint quiz: Foundations: Writing and testing prompts for generative AI12 min
Module 2: Tools, setup and a safe working system4 units
  1. LessonConcept: Tools, setup and a safe working system18 min
  2. ExampleWorked example: Tools, setup and a safe working system18 min
  3. ActivityPractice: Tools, setup and a safe working system25 min
  4. QuizCheckpoint quiz: Tools, setup and a safe working system12 min
Module 3: Core workflow: from input to useful output4 units
  1. LessonConcept: Core workflow: from input to useful output18 min
  2. ExampleWorked example: Core workflow: from input to useful output18 min
  3. ActivityPractice: Core workflow: from input to useful output25 min
  4. QuizCheckpoint quiz: Core workflow: from input to useful output12 min
Module 4: Guided practice and common mistakes4 units
  1. LessonConcept: Guided practice and common mistakes18 min
  2. ExampleWorked example: Guided practice and common mistakes18 min
  3. ActivityPractice: Guided practice and common mistakes25 min
  4. QuizCheckpoint quiz: Guided practice and common mistakes12 min
Module 5: Quality control, troubleshooting and improvement4 units
  1. LessonConcept: Quality control, troubleshooting and improvement18 min
  2. ExampleWorked example: Quality control, troubleshooting and improvement18 min
  3. ActivityPractice: Quality control, troubleshooting and improvement25 min
  4. QuizCheckpoint quiz: Quality control, troubleshooting and improvement12 min
Module 6: Applying the skill in a Nigerian work or business context4 units
  1. LessonConcept: Applying the skill in a Nigerian work or business context18 min
  2. ExampleWorked example: Applying the skill in a Nigerian work or business context18 min
  3. ActivityPractice: Applying the skill in a Nigerian work or business context25 min
  4. QuizCheckpoint quiz: Applying the skill in a Nigerian work or business context12 min
Module 7: Capstone: a reusable prompt library with evaluation criteria and safe-use notes4 units
  1. LessonConcept: Capstone: a reusable prompt library with evaluation criteria and safe-use notes18 min
  2. ExampleWorked example: Capstone: a reusable prompt library with evaluation criteria and safe-use notes18 min
  3. ActivityPractice: Capstone: a reusable prompt library with evaluation criteria and safe-use notes25 min
  4. QuizCheckpoint quiz: Capstone: a reusable prompt library with evaluation criteria and safe-use notes12 min
Module 8: Final assessment and your 30-day progress plan4 units
  1. LessonConcept: Final assessment and your 30-day progress plan18 min
  2. ExampleWorked example: Final assessment and your 30-day progress plan18 min
  3. ActivityPractice: Final assessment and your 30-day progress plan25 min
  4. QuizCheckpoint quiz: Final assessment and your 30-day progress plan12 min
HOW LEARNING WORKS
01

Learn

Study the concept and a worked example.

02

Practice

Create a small real output and keep evidence.

03

Prove

Pass the checkpoint and complete your capstone.

04

Progress

Track completion, XP, streaks and your next course.

DOWNLOAD & PRACTISE

Learning materials you can keep.

CAPSTONE

Your final practical output.

a reusable prompt library with evaluation criteria and safe-use notes.

Use the downloadable workbook to plan the output, keep evidence and review it against a quality rubric.

CERTIFICATE

Complete the required work to unlock your Skillser certificate.

Public verification confirms the learner, course and issue date without exposing unnecessary personal information.

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FAQ
Do I keep access after buying this course?

Individual course purchases grant ongoing access to that course while the Skillser platform remains available.

What score do I need on checkpoints?

The default pass standard is 80%. You can review the lesson and retake a checkpoint.

Does this course include practical work?

Yes. Every module includes a practice activity and the course ends with a capstone-style output.

READY WHEN YOU ARE

Start building writing and testing prompts for generative AI.

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