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Prompt Engineering Course in Chennai

Learn to Work Smarter with Generative AI

A practical, live Prompt Engineering program for students, professionals and business users who want to get better results from ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini and other Generative AI tools.

Learn how to design effective prompts, provide context, structure AI instructions, improve AI outputs, work with different prompting techniques, and build repeatable AI workflows for real-world tasks.

2 WeeksLive Instructor-LedPractical ExercisesSmall CohortBeginner-Friendly

₹2,999 + GST

Maximum 25 learners per cohort

What Is the CraftVoy Prompt Engineering Course?

CraftVoy Prompt Engineering is a 2-week, live instructor-led online program that teaches learners how to communicate with Generative AI systems systematically. You learn prompt structure, advanced prompting techniques such as few-shot and prompt chaining, structured outputs, prompt evaluation, repeatable AI workflows and responsible AI usage across tools like ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini and Microsoft Copilot. No coding is required. The fee is ₹2,999 + GST, cohorts are capped at 25 learners, and graduates receive a CraftVoy Certificate of Completion.

Who it is for:
Students, professionals, business users, managers and entrepreneurs
Prerequisites:
Basic computer and internet skills. No coding.
Delivered by:
CraftVoy, Chennai, led by Vijay Gurunathan
Next step:
Generative AI Foundations

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Why Learn Prompt Engineering?

Generative AI can produce impressive results, but the quality of the output depends heavily on how you communicate with the model.

A simple question may produce a generic response. A well-designed prompt can provide:

  • Better structure
  • Better context
  • More relevant results
  • Consistent outputs
  • Better reasoning support
  • More useful business and technical responses

Prompt Engineering is not about finding a collection of “magic prompts.” It is about learning how to communicate with AI systems systematically.

Prompt Engineering at a Glance

Prompt Engineering program details
ProgramPrompt Engineering
Duration2 Weeks
FormatLive Instructor-Led
ModeOnline
Cohort SizeMaximum 25 learners
LevelBeginner
Coding RequirementNot required
ProjectsPractical prompt challenges
AssessmentPrompt Engineering Challenge
CertificateCraftVoy Certificate of Completion
Fee₹2,999 + GST

Who Is This Program For?

Designed for technical and non-technical learners who want to get better results from AI.

Students

Learn how to use AI effectively for learning, research, projects and productivity.

Working Professionals

Use AI more effectively for analysis, documentation, communication, research and everyday work.

Business Professionals

Learn how to structure AI instructions for business tasks, reports, analysis and decision support.

Managers & Team Leaders

Understand how AI can be integrated into team workflows and knowledge work.

Entrepreneurs

Use Generative AI for research, content, planning, customer understanding and business workflows.

Anyone Starting with AI

Curious about Generative AI but don't know where to start? Prompt Engineering is the lowest-barrier CraftVoy entry program.

Do I Need Programming?

No. Prompt Engineering is designed for non-technical and technical learners. You only need basic computer and internet skills.

You do not need

  • Python
  • Machine Learning
  • Data Science
  • Software development
  • AI experience
  • A technical degree

What You Will Learn: 8-Module Curriculum

From prompting fundamentals to structured outputs, evaluation and repeatable AI workflows, across two weeks.

Module 01

Generative AI & Prompting Fundamentals

Understand how modern AI tools respond to instructions.

  • What is Generative AI?
  • How AI assistants work
  • LLM fundamentals
  • AI capabilities and limitations
  • What makes a good prompt?
  • Common prompting mistakes
  • AI hallucinations
  • Context and instructions
  • AI output quality

Practical exercise: Compare basic prompts with structured prompts and evaluate the difference in output quality.

Module 02

Prompt Structure

Learn how to construct effective prompts.

  • Role
  • Task
  • Context
  • Constraints
  • Examples
  • Output format
  • Tone
  • Audience
  • Instructions
  • Evaluation criteria

Practical exercise: Transform poorly defined prompts into structured prompts using the framework: Role + Objective + Context + Constraints + Output Format + Examples.

Module 03

Advanced Prompting Techniques

Move beyond simple question-and-answer prompting.

  • Zero-shot prompting
  • Few-shot prompting
  • Role prompting
  • Context prompting
  • Instruction prompting
  • Example-based prompting
  • Structured output prompting
  • Iterative prompting
  • Prompt refinement
  • Prompt chaining

Practical challenge: Design multiple prompting strategies for the same task and compare their results.

Module 04

Prompting for Real-World Work

Apply Prompt Engineering to practical professional scenarios.

Research

  • Research planning
  • Information extraction
  • Research summarization
  • Comparative analysis

Writing

  • Business emails
  • Reports
  • Documentation
  • Content refinement

Business

  • SWOT analysis
  • Market analysis
  • Customer research
  • Business planning

Productivity

  • Meeting summaries
  • Task planning
  • Knowledge extraction
  • Workflow assistance

Technical

  • Code explanation
  • Debugging assistance
  • Documentation
  • Architecture brainstorming

Outcome: Apply structured prompting to real research, writing, business, productivity and technical tasks.

Module 05

Structured Outputs

Learn how to make AI responses more predictable and usable.

  • Tables
  • Lists
  • JSON
  • Templates
  • Schemas
  • Output constraints
  • Formatting instructions
  • Data extraction

Practical exercise: Create prompts that convert unstructured information into structured business data.

Module 06

Prompt Evaluation & Improvement

Writing a prompt is only the beginning. Learn how to evaluate whether a prompt actually works.

  • Output quality
  • Relevance
  • Accuracy
  • Consistency
  • Completeness
  • Context quality
  • Instruction clarity
  • Prompt iteration
  • Prompt testing
  • Prompt comparison

Practical exercise: Create a small Prompt Evaluation Framework.

Module 07

AI Workflows

Move from individual prompts to repeatable AI workflows.

  • Prompt sequences
  • Multi-step prompting
  • Context reuse
  • Reusable prompt templates
  • AI-assisted workflows
  • Human review
  • Workflow standardization

Mini project: Create an AI workflow for a real-world professional task.

Module 08

Responsible AI Prompting

Good prompting also requires responsible AI usage.

  • Privacy
  • Confidential information
  • Sensitive data
  • Hallucinations
  • Verification
  • Bias
  • Human oversight
  • Intellectual property
  • Responsible AI usage

Outcome: Understand when AI output should be trusted, reviewed or independently verified.

Practical Challenges

The program is built around practical exercises rather than memorizing prompt templates.

Challenge 1

Prompt Transformation

Turn a vague instruction into a structured prompt.

Challenge 2

Role & Context Prompting

Create prompts for different audiences, roles and business situations.

Challenge 3

Structured Output

Create a prompt that transforms unstructured information into a structured format.

Challenge 4

Prompt Evaluation

Compare multiple prompts and determine which produces the most useful result.

Challenge 5

AI Workflow

Design a repeatable AI workflow for a real-world task.

Final Prompt Engineering Challenge

Create a reusable AI workflow for one of the following:

  • Research assistant
  • Business analyst
  • Content assistant
  • Learning assistant
  • Project management assistant
  • Marketing assistant
  • Technical documentation assistant
  • Personal productivity assistant

You will define

  1. 1Objective
  2. 2User
  3. 3Context
  4. 4Instructions
  5. 5Constraints
  6. 6Output format
  7. 7Evaluation criteria
  8. 8Improvement process

AI Tools

The program may use selected Generative AI platforms. The objective is not to memorize prompts for one specific platform. Instead, you learn transferable prompting principles that can be adapted across modern AI systems.

  • ChatGPT
  • Claude
  • Gemini
  • Microsoft Copilot

What You Will Be Able to Do After the Program

  • Write clearer AI instructions
  • Structure prompts effectively
  • Provide useful context
  • Control AI output formats
  • Use examples effectively
  • Refine prompts systematically
  • Evaluate AI responses
  • Build reusable prompt templates
  • Create multi-step AI workflows
  • Apply AI to professional tasks
  • Identify common AI failure modes
  • Use AI more responsibly

Prompt Engineering vs Generative AI Foundations

Not sure which one to choose?

Comparison of Prompt Engineering and Generative AI Foundations programs
AttributePrompt EngineeringGenerative AI Foundations
LevelBeginnerBeginner
Duration2 weeks4 weeks
CodingNot requiredNot required
FocusEffective AI interactionBroader GenAI foundation
LLM FundamentalsIntroductoryDeeper
RAGConceptual exposureFundamentals
AI AgentsConceptual exposureFundamentals
ProjectsPrompt challengesMini projects
CohortMaximum 25Maximum 20
Fee₹2,999 + GST₹4,999 + GST

Choose Prompt Engineering if

“I mainly want to become better at using AI.”

Choose Generative AI Foundations if

“I want to understand Generative AI more comprehensively.”

Your CraftVoy AI Learning Path

Prompt Engineering is the easiest entry point into the CraftVoy AI learning journey.

  1. Step 1 — Start (You are here)

    Prompt Engineering

    Learn to work effectively with AI.

  2. Step 2 — Understand

    Generative AI Foundations

    Understand modern Generative AI.

  3. Step 3 — Build

    AI Builder

    Build practical AI applications.

  4. Step 4 — Engineer

    AI Engineering

    Develop professional AI engineering capability.

  5. Step 5 — Architect

    Enterprise AI Architect

    Design enterprise AI systems and platforms.

Learn by Doing

CraftVoy Prompt Engineering is designed around practical application rather than recorded videos.

Live Sessions

Learn directly from an experienced technology practitioner.

Practical Exercises

Apply each prompting concept immediately.

Real-World Scenarios

Use AI for actual business, learning and technical situations.

Prompt Challenges

Test, compare and improve prompts.

Small Cohort

Maximum 25 learners.

Cohort Structure: Maximum 25 Learners

Prompt Engineering requires less individual technical support than AI Builder or AI Engineering, allowing a somewhat larger cohort while keeping sessions live and interactive.

  • Maximum: 25 learners

Eligibility

Minimum requirements

  • Basic computer skills
  • Basic internet usage
  • Ability to attend live sessions
  • Interest in Generative AI

Programming: Not required.

AI experience: Not required.

Age: Recommended for learners 16 years and above.

Assessment & Certification

Assessment is based on practical application. Learners complete:

  • Prompt transformation exercises
  • Prompt design challenges
  • Output evaluation
  • AI workflow exercise
  • Final Prompt Engineering Challenge

Successful learners receive a CraftVoy Certificate of Completion.

The certificate confirms program completion. The primary outcome is practical AI capability, not simply certification.

What Is Included in Your Program Fee?

Live Instructor-Led Sessions

Structured live learning.

Practical Exercises

Hands-on prompt challenges.

AI Tool Exploration

Work with selected modern Generative AI platforms.

Prompt Templates

Reusable structures for common tasks.

Learning Resources

Structured reference materials.

Assessment

Practical Prompt Engineering Challenge.

Certificate

CraftVoy Certificate of Completion.

Why CraftVoy?

Build Skills. Build Technology. Build Your Future.

Our programs are designed by technology practitioners with real-world experience across software engineering, cloud, enterprise architecture, AI and digital transformation.

Rather than treating AI as a collection of tools, CraftVoy approaches learning through Fundamentals → Practical Application → Engineering → Architecture. Prompt Engineering is where that journey starts.

Bring enterprise technology thinking into practical learning.
Your Mentor

Learn Directly from an Industry Expert

Vijay Gurunathan, Founder & Chief Architect at CraftVoy

Vijay Gurunathan

Founder & Chief Architect

LinkedIn Profile
17+ Years of Industry Experience
Enterprise Architect
AI Engineering Researcher & Practitioner
Cloud Architecture Expert
Automotive & Manufacturing Domain
IIM Trichy (Management Education)
Former HCL, Verizon, Ford, Daimler, Zensar, Fractal.ai

Vijay brings over 17 years of hands-on enterprise technology experience across AI, cloud, and solution architecture. Having worked with global enterprises in automotive, manufacturing, and analytics, he mentors students with real-world case studies and proven engineering frameworks not just textbook theory.

Learn From Enterprise Technology Experience

CraftVoy is founded by Vijay Gurunathan, a technology architect and entrepreneur with 17+ years of experience across software engineering, enterprise architecture, cloud, AI and digital transformation. His professional experience spans technology environments across automotive, manufacturing, telecom, retail, CPG and other enterprise domains.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Prompt Engineering?

Prompt Engineering is the practice of designing and refining instructions so that Generative AI systems produce more useful, relevant and consistent results. The CraftVoy program teaches this as a systematic skill rather than a list of magic prompts.

How much does the CraftVoy Prompt Engineering course cost?

The program fee is ₹2,999 + GST. It includes live instructor-led sessions, practical prompt challenges, reusable prompt templates, learning resources, the final Prompt Engineering Challenge and a CraftVoy Certificate of Completion.

How long is the program?

The program runs for 2 weeks and is delivered as a live instructor-led online cohort.

Is Prompt Engineering difficult?

The fundamentals are accessible to beginners. The program focuses on practical methods for creating, testing and improving prompts.

Do I need coding experience?

No. Coding is not required. You do not need Python, Machine Learning, Data Science, software development experience, AI experience or a technical degree. You only need basic computer and internet skills.

Do I need to know ChatGPT?

No. Previous experience is helpful but not required.

Is this only a ChatGPT course?

No. The principles can be applied across modern AI platforms including ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini and Microsoft Copilot. You learn transferable prompting principles rather than prompts for one specific tool.

Will I learn ready-made prompts?

You will work with prompt structures and examples, but the focus is on understanding why prompts work, rather than collecting hundreds of generic prompts.

Will I learn advanced AI?

This is an introductory Prompt Engineering program. For deeper Generative AI concepts, choose Generative AI Foundations.

Will I learn RAG and AI agents?

Only at a conceptual level where relevant. Detailed RAG and Agentic AI development belongs in AI Builder and advanced programs.

What is the difference between Prompt Engineering and Generative AI Foundations?

Prompt Engineering is a 2-week program focused on becoming better at using AI. Generative AI Foundations is a 4-week program that gives a broader understanding of Generative AI, including deeper LLM fundamentals and the fundamentals of RAG and AI agents. Choose Prompt Engineering if you mainly want to use AI better, and Foundations if you want to understand Generative AI more comprehensively.

Is this suitable for students and working professionals?

Yes. Students can use it for learning, research and projects. Professionals can use it for analysis, documentation, communication and productivity. No programming is required, so it is also suitable for non-technical professionals.

How many learners are in a cohort?

The cohort is capped at 25 learners so sessions stay live, interactive and well supported.

Is the program live?

Yes. The program is designed as a live instructor-led cohort with practical exercises and prompt challenges.

Is the course available in Chennai?

CraftVoy is based in Chennai and the program is delivered as a live online cohort, so learners in Chennai and across India can join and attend live sessions from anywhere.

Do I receive a certificate?

Yes. Learners who meet the program completion requirements receive a CraftVoy Certificate of Completion. The primary outcome is practical AI capability, not simply certification.

What is the minimum age?

Prompt Engineering is recommended for learners aged 16 years and above.

What should I take after Prompt Engineering?

For a broader understanding of GenAI, continue to Generative AI Foundations. To build AI applications, continue to Generative AI Foundations and then AI Builder. If you already have strong programming and AI fundamentals, you can move to AI Builder or AI Engineering, subject to readiness.

Program Investment

Prompt Engineering

₹2,999 + GST

2 Weeks · Live · Practical · Maximum 25 Learners

What's included:

  • Live instructor-led sessions
  • Prompt Engineering fundamentals
  • Advanced prompting techniques
  • Structured outputs
  • Prompt evaluation
  • AI workflows
  • Real-world use cases
  • Practical challenges
  • Final Prompt Engineering Challenge
  • Learning resources
  • CraftVoy Certificate of Completion
Apply for Next Cohort

Limited seats per cohort. Cohort dates and availability are confirmed by CraftVoy before enrollment.

Not Sure Where to Start?

Take the CraftVoy AI Readiness Assessment. We will help you identify whether you should begin with Prompt Engineering, Generative AI Foundations, AI Builder or AI Engineering.

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