# AI Prompt Engineering for the Workforce Canonical URL: ## Overview This course offers a practical introduction to using generative AI tools responsibly in professional settings. Participants will learn how AI language models work at a high level and how to write, refine, and evaluate prompts for clearer, more useful results. Using demonstrations, guided activities, and real-world examples, participants will gain hands-on experience applying AI to writing, analysis, summarization, and problem-solving tasks. The course also explores multimodal prompting, common AI limitations such as hallucinations and bias, and key guardrails for accurate, ethical, and secure use. ## What you'll learn - Understand how generative AI models interpret and respond to prompts. - Write clear, effective prompts for common workplace tasks. - Apply prompt design techniques to improve accuracy and relevance. - Refine prompts through iteration to achieve better results. - Identify and reduce common AI output risks such as hallucinations. - Practice responsible AI use in professional settings. ## Curriculum #### Module 1: Introduction to AI and Prompt Engineering - Overview of generative AI and language models - How AI assistants interpret and respond to prompts - Starting, managing, and continuing AI conversations - Understanding chat context and prompt chaining - Introduction to multimodal prompting #### Module 2: Crafting Effective AI Prompts - Principles of clear and effective prompt design - Zero-shot and few-shot prompting approaches - Using prompt frameworks to structure instructions - Iterative prompt refinement and experimentation - Evaluating AI outputs for quality and relevance #### Module 3: Practical Application and Challenges - Applying AI prompting to real government work tasks - Controlling writing style and tone with AI - Recognizing AI limitations, including hallucinations and bias - Ethical, privacy, and security considerations - Responsible AI use within government guidelines #### Module 4: Learning Activities & Knowledge Checks - Guided demonstrations and applied exercises - Scenario-based practice using work-related examples - Knowledge checks reinforcing key concepts ## Schedule - Jun 2, 2026 8:00am–12:00pm — Live Online - Jun 23, 2026 1:00pm–5:00pm — Live Online - Jul 14, 2026 8:00am–12:00pm — Live Online - Aug 25, 2026 8:00am–12:00pm — Live Online - Sep 15, 2026 8:00am–12:00pm — Live Online - Oct 6, 2026 1:00pm–5:00pm — Live Online - Oct 27, 2026 8:00am–12:00pm — Live Online - Nov 17, 2026 1:00pm–5:00pm — Live Online - Dec 8, 2026 8:00am–12:00pm — Live Online ## Instructors ### Dan Rodney — School Director, Instructor, & Senior Course Developer Dan Rodney has been a designer and web developer for over 20 years, creating coursework and leading innovative training initiatives at Noble Desktop. He teaches courses covering Figma, HTML & CSS, Adobe Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator, and Power BI. Dan has also been at the forefront of integrating AI into design and business workflows, spearheading Noble Desktop’s latest AI course offerings. In addition to teaching and curriculum development, he writes custom scripts for InDesign (Make Book Jacket, Proper Fraction Pro, and more) and works with automation and AI-driven tools in his free time. You can find Dan on X (Twitter), LinkedIn, Facebook, and at danrodney.com. Learn more about [Dan Rodney's](/dan-rodney) background and expertise. ### Garfield Stinvil — Senior Instructor Garfield is an experienced software trainer with over 16 years of real-world professional experience. He started as a data analyst with a Wall Street real estate investment company & continued working in the professional development department at New York Road Runners Organization before working at Noble. He enjoys bringing humor to whatever he teaches and loves conveying ideas in novel ways that help others learn more efficiently. Since starting his professional training career in 2016, he has worked with several corporate clients including Adobe, HBO, Amazon, Yelp, Mitsubishi, WeWork, Michael Kors, Christian Dior, and Hermès. Outside of work, his hobbies include rescuing & archiving at-risk artistic online media using his database management skills. ### Mourad Kattan — Program Director & Instructor Mourad Kattan is an instructor and Program Director of Business, Finance, & Excel at Noble Desktop, teaching classes and designing courses in Excel, finance, accounting, and financial modeling. Before Noble Desktop, Mourad worked as a financial analyst at Credit Suisse and H/2 Capital Partners. In those positions, he used advanced analytical and financial skills to evaluate a variety of investments. Mourad graduated from the University of Pennsylvania summa cum laude and is part of the Beta Gamma Sigma honor society. Learn more about [Mourad Kattan's](/mourad-kattan) background and expertise. ### Christophe Drayton — Instructor Christophe is the instructor for the UX & UI Design Certificate, Figma Advanced, and Generative AI courses at Noble Desktop, and the founder and Chief Design Officer of Kaaiind, which specializes in Applied Artificial Intelligence in the Creative field. With over 20 years in Branding, UX Design, and Accessibility across Europe and the US, Christophe has positively impacted the digital experience of a large spectrum of companies, ranging from big data to startups, government entities to nonprofits, both in the private and public sectors. As an Educator, Christophe has led transformative and award-winning UX programs at Thinkful, the City University of New York (CUNY), and the Brooklyn Public Library, which have opened doors for underrepresented groups in tech who have secured roles at top companies like Google, Uber, Citi, and IBM. Most recently, he has developed innovative curricula about AI in the workplace for the University of Phoenix, LinkedIn Learning, and Coursera. Today, he focuses on developing Allie, one of the first AI-powered, patent-pending color-blind safe and WCAG-compliant design system generator, while concluding his 5-year fundamental research on color vision deficiencies in digital environments. Christophe believes in hands-on, practical application of human-centered strategy and ethical and inclusive design. He is passionate about sharing his knowledge to inspire and empower the next generation of designers, especially those entering the field through nontraditional paths. ## Pricing **Tuition:** $675