Course Overview

This 20-hour course provides comprehensive training in prompt engineering techniques and develops critical thinking skills for working with large language models and generative AI systems.

Details

Institution: University of Torino
Program: Master MEIA “Etica e Intelligenza Artificiale” (Ethics and Artificial Intelligence)
Duration: 20 hours
Date: October 2025
Level: Master’s degree

Course Topics

  • Fundamentals of prompt engineering
  • Advanced prompting techniques
  • Critical thinking about AI interactions
  • Ethical considerations in prompt design
  • Practical applications and case studies
  • Best practices for working with LLMs

Learning Objectives

Students will learn to:

  • Design effective prompts for various AI tasks
  • Understand the underlying mechanisms of how LLMs process prompts
  • Critically evaluate AI outputs
  • Apply ethical frameworks to AI interaction design
  • Develop strategies for reliable and responsible AI use