Prompt and Context Engineering 101 for ChatGPT & Claude

Unlocking the true potential of large language models like ChatGPT and Anthropic's Claude requires moving beyond basic messaging to mastering the art of prompt and context engineering. Led by veteran instructor Mike Wheeler, "Prompt and Context Engineering 101" provides a clear, framework-driven roadmap to help learners design highly effective prompts that yield accurate, actionable outputs. This course systematically breaks down complex AI interaction paradigms into digestible concepts, starting with foundational techniques such as Zero-Shot and Few-Shot prompting. Learners will discover how to construct precise instructions, leverage Chain-of-Thought reasoning to tackle multi-step logic, and effectively manage the model's context window. Beyond basic prompting, the curriculum dives into modern developer tools and integration patterns, including Claude Code, Claude Cowork, and the Model Context Protocol (MCP). Whether you are a software developer seeking to automate code generation, a business professional wanting to optimize daily workflows, or an AI enthusiast looking to build robust applications, this course offers practical strategies to make AI your ultimate productivity partner. By the end of this program, you will possess a structured methodology to reliably guide AI models, minimizing hallucinations and maximizing the value of every single API call or chat interaction.