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Track overview
Intermediate
Level up with reasoning workflows, model selection, prompt chaining, and context management.
Lessons
20
7 modules in this track
Time
~2h
Self-paced reading and quizzes
Modules
Work through the track in order
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3 lessonsModule 1
Chain-of-Thought Reasoning
Unlock better AI reasoning by guiding models to think step by step.
1
What Is Chain-of-Thought Prompting?
Understand the technique that dramatically improves AI reasoning on complex problems.
7 minQuiz
2
Zero-Shot Chain-of-Thought
The simplest way to trigger reasoning — just add one phrase to your prompt.
6 minQuiz
3
When CoT Hurts in Modern Models
Chain-of-thought is not always beneficial. Learn when to skip it.
6 minQuiz
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3 lessonsModule 2
Multi-Model Mastery
Learn the strengths of different AI models and how to choose the right one.
1
GPT vs Claude vs Gemini
Understand the practical differences between the major AI models.
8 minQuiz
2
Model Selection Strategy
A practical framework for choosing the right model for every task.
6 minQuiz
3
Cross-Model Prompt Adaptation
How to adapt your prompts when switching between different AI models.
7 minQuiz
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3 lessonsModule 3
Prompt Chaining & Workflows
Build multi-step AI workflows that tackle complex problems systematically.
1
Breaking Down Complex Tasks
Why one giant prompt often fails and how to decompose tasks for better results.
7 minQuiz
2
Output-to-Input Pipelines
How to structure prompt outputs so they feed cleanly into the next step.
6 minQuiz
3
Error Handling in Chains
What to do when a step in your chain fails or produces poor output.
6 minQuiz
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3 lessonsModule 4
Context Engineering
Master the art of managing what information goes into your prompts and how.
1
The Context Window as RAM
Understand how context windows work and why they are the most important constraint in prompting.
7 minQuiz
2
Optimal Prompt Length
How long should your prompts be? The answer depends on the task.
6 minQuiz
3
Context Rot & Management
How conversation context degrades over time and strategies to keep it fresh.
7 minQuiz
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3 lessonsModule 5
Multimodal Prompting
Go beyond text: prompt AI with images, generate visuals, and work with audio and video.
1
Vision Model Prompting
How to effectively prompt AI models that can see and understand images.
7 minQuiz
2
Text-to-Image Prompting
Craft effective prompts for AI image generators like DALL-E, Midjourney, and Stable Diffusion.
8 minQuiz
3
Working with Audio & Video
Prompting strategies for AI models that process audio and video content.
6 minQuiz
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2 lessonsModule 6
Iterative Refinement
Systematic methods for improving your prompts through testing and iteration.
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3 lessonsModule 7
Memory & Multi-Turn
Harness conversation memory, custom instructions, and system prompts for persistent AI behavior.
1
Custom Instructions
Set up persistent preferences that shape every AI conversation automatically.
6 minQuiz
2
Conversation Memory Strategies
How to manage multi-turn conversations for persistent, coherent AI interactions.
7 minQuiz
3
System Prompts Deep Dive
Master the system prompt — the most powerful configuration tool for AI behavior.
8 minQuiz
Earn your certificate
Complete every lesson in the Intermediate track and pass the certification exam to earn a verifiable certificate.