Detailed Course Outline
Module 1 - What is Generative AI?
Topics:
- Definition of Generative AI
- Capabilities of Generative AI
- Tasks generative AI can help with
Objectives:
- Explain the capabilities of generative AI and list possible use cases.
Activities:
- Group discussion
Module 2 - Searching vs Prompting
Topics:
- Differences between keyword search and prompting.
- Prompt examples.
- The benefits of prompting.
Objectives:
- Identify the differences between keyword search and prompting, and list the benefits of prompting.
Activities:
- Activity with Google Gemini
Module 3 - Prompt Design Best Practices
Topics:
- The importance of prompt design
- General best practices
- Use prompt building blocks
- Provide examples
- Iterate through prompts
- Define follow-up prompts
- Chain-of-thought
- Prompt editor
Objectives:
- Describe and apply prompt design best practices.
Activities:
- 6 Demos
- 1 Activity with Google Gemini
Module 4 - Improving output accuracy
Topics:
- Hallucinations definition
- Use prompt instructions
- Grounding and citations
- Double-check responses
- Developer settings
Objectives:
- Describe and apply approaches to improve the accuracy of generative AI responses.
Activities:
- 3 Demos
- 1 Activity with Google Gemini