Introduction
Think of artificial intelligence as a conversation — and prompt engineering as learning to speak its language.
For educators and district leaders eager to move beyond basic AI use, Generative AI: Prompt Engineering Basics is the essential next step. This beginner-friendly course, developed by IBM and delivered through SchoolDay Academy, helps you build practical skills to guide AI tools like ChatGPT with clarity and confidence.
In under ten hours, you’ll move from experimenting with AI to mastering it — learning how to write effective prompts, assess AI output, and model responsible use for your students and staff.
Through SchoolDay Academy’s exclusive K–12 access, this course — and hundreds of others — are available for just $149 per educator per year, with district pricing as low as $100 per year per educator. That’s professional learning made affordable, accessible, and built for schools.
Why This Course Matters
AI is changing how teachers teach and leaders lead. But for most educators, the biggest challenge isn’t using AI — it’s using it well.
That’s why SchoolDay Academy selected Generative AI: Prompt Engineering Basics as a foundational course in our K–12 AI professional learning library. Created by IBM experts and delivered on SchoolDay’s secure PD platform, it gives teachers and administrators the knowledge to communicate effectively with AI, producing better, faster, and safer results.
This course is ideal for:
- Teachers who want to design engaging lessons, projects, and assessments using AI tools.
- Principals and PD Directors looking to upskill staff in ethical, responsible AI use.
- District Leaders aiming to establish a common AI literacy baseline across their schools.
AI shouldn’t feel mysterious — and with SchoolDay Academy, it doesn’t. You’ll learn the science and strategy behind AI conversations in a way that’s approachable, affordable, and classroom-ready.
What You’ll Learn
This IBM-designed course, offered through SchoolDay Academy (powered by Coursera), features three concise, interactive modules led by AI experts Antonio Cangiano and Rav Ahuja. You’ll gain hands-on experience with real-world prompting techniques used by industry professionals — and see exactly how they apply to teaching, communication, and leadership.
You’ll learn to:
- Explain prompt engineering and its importance in generative AI tools like ChatGPT.
- Apply best practices for creating precise, high-quality prompts.
- Experiment with advanced techniques like zero-shot, few-shot, Chain-of-Thought, and Tree-of-Thought prompting.
- Integrate multimodal AI (text + image generation) for creative learning design.
- Evaluate and refine AI outputs for accuracy, ethics, and educational value.
Each module includes interactive labs, short projects, and five assignments that let you apply new skills immediately. By the end, you’ll have a shareable IBM career certificate and the confidence to lead AI-integrated learning in your classroom or district.
Program Snapshot:
- Provider: SchoolDay Academy (powered by Coursera)
- Course Partner: IBM
- Duration: ~9 hours (self-paced)
- Modules: 3
- Level: Beginner
- Certificate: Shareable upon completion
- Language: English
Real-World Impact
For Teachers:
- Learn how to design and refine AI-generated lesson plans, writing prompts, and student feedback.
- Develop practical prompting skills that save time and enhance creativity.
- Model responsible, ethical AI use for students — aligned with digital literacy goals.
For Principals & District Leaders:
- Provide educators with a fast, effective way to gain AI fluency.
- Strengthen district AI readiness while maintaining data safety and compliance.
- Integrate the course as part of SchoolDay Academy’s AI Literacy Pathway for staff development.
Educators who’ve completed this program report feeling more confident, more efficient, and better equipped to guide AI responsibly in their schools.
Why SchoolDay Academy Recommends This Course
At SchoolDay Academy, every course we offer is carefully curated for K–12 relevance, affordability, and real-world impact.
We partnered with IBM, a global leader in artificial intelligence, to make this foundational AI course available as part of our SchoolDay AI Professional Learning Series.
Through SchoolDay’s exclusive K–12 pricing, your educators gain:
- Full access to Generative AI: Prompt Engineering Basics and hundreds of additional professional development courses.
- A simple, secure platform designed specifically for school districts.
- Pricing that scales with your team — $149 per educator per year, or as low as $100 with district bundles.
When your professional development runs through SchoolDay Academy, every teacher, principal, and superintendent has access to world-class learning — at a fraction of the standard Coursera cost.
Conclusion
AI is here to stay — and learning how to guide it is now an essential skill for every educator.
With Generative AI: Prompt Engineering Basics, offered by SchoolDay Academy (powered by Coursera), you’ll master the language of AI, earn an IBM certificate, and bring confidence and clarity to every AI-powered interaction.
Start learning Generative AI: Prompt Engineering Basics today through SchoolDay Academy (powered by Coursera) and build the skills your school needs to thrive in the AI era — affordably, responsibly, and with real classroom impact.