Program Overview

Introduction to the AI Prompt Engineering Program

The AI Prompt Engineering Program is a 6-week online course designed to help professionals master the art of prompt engineering. This program is offered in partnership with Rutgers University and Upright Education, Inc.

Program Overview

• The program is 6 weeks long and is conducted online.
• Live weekly sessions are held on Thursdays from 7-8 PM EST.
• The program is non-credit and provides a university-backed certificate upon completion.
• The program is rated 9.1/10 by over 100 learners.

Program Curriculum

The program curriculum includes the following topics:

• Introduction to AI Prompting: Understand how generative AI and language models work, learn core techniques for prompt structure and output control, and recognize AI limitations.
• Writing with AI: Structure, Voice, and Impact: Write prompts that control tone, voice, and structure, create multi-step prompts for layered content tasks, and build tailored prompts for marketing and outreach.
• Turning Prompts into Business Intelligence: Write prompts to extract insights from data, research, and documents, guide AI through scenario-based decision-making, and design workflows for marketing, operations, and HR.
• Systematizing Your AI Workflow: Build a reusable prompt library for personal or team use, create a Custom GPT for specific business needs, and embed prompts into workflows for speed and reliability.
• Debugging Prompts & Leveling Up Output: Diagnose and refine weak prompts for better clarity and structure, adjust tone, style, and detail in AI outputs, and iterate and compare prompt versions to improve accuracy.
• Capstone Project: Build and Present an AI Prompting Solution: Design a complete AI prompt solution for a real use case, combine strategy, structure, and refinement in your final presentation, and share your rationale, process, and outputs.

Program Schedule

The program is offered on the following dates:

• Dec 04, 2025 - Jan 15, 2026
• Dec 17, 2025 - Jan 28, 2026
• Jan 13, 2026 - Mar 03, 2026

Program Pricing

• The program price is $1,075 (a 17% discount from the original price of $1,295).
• Payment options include a one-time payment or a monthly payment plan with Klarna.

Career Support

The program provides career support, including:

• Personalized career coaching to help you bring your new AI skills into the job market with confidence.
• Resume reviews that reflect your prompt engineering experience.
• LinkedIn support to help you get noticed by recruiters.
• Mock interview prep so you can speak clearly about your projects and strengths.

Instructors

The program is taught by industry experts, including:

• Wes Shields, Founder of Synthminds.AI.
• Taylor Chen, Senior Prompt Architect at NextWave Technologies.

Testimonials

Learners who have completed the program have reported significant benefits, including:

• Saving hours of time each week by using AI to automate tasks.
• Improving their ability to communicate complex ideas and present their work to clients and teams.
• Increasing their confidence in using AI to drive business results.

Frequently Asked Questions

• Do I need a technical background? No, the program is designed for professionals who use tools like Docs, email, and spreadsheets.
• How much time per week? Plan for 8-10 hours weekly, including live sessions and hands-on projects.
• What jobs does this help with? Marketers, analysts, ops leads, freelancers, educators, and anyone who wants to do more with less.
• Do I need to buy anything? No, ChatGPT Plus access is included.
• Is this course just about writing prompts? No, you'll also learn how to build systems around AI from reusable prompt libraries to creating your own Custom GPT.