feat: Add prompt course to catalog (#66228)

Co-authored-by: Huyen Nguyen <25715018+huyenltnguyen@users.noreply.github.com>
2026-05-28 18:26:54 +00:00 · 2026-03-05 10:09:21 -08:00
parent dd571f965b
commit 0ee6075afe
33 changed files with 620 additions and 15 deletions
@@ -1076,6 +1076,36 @@
      }
    }
  },
+  "learn-prompting-fundamentals": {
+    "title": "Learn Prompting Fundamentals",
+    "summary": [
+      "Learn the fundamentals of writing good prompts in this video course."
+    ],
+    "intro": [
+      "This course will guide you through the essentials of AI and language models, teach you core prompting strategies, and show best practices for practical use."
+    ],
+    "note": "",
+    "blocks": {
+      "learn-prompting-fundamentals-foundations-of-ai-and-language-models": {
+        "title": "Foundations of AI & Language Models",
+        "intro": [
+          "Explore the basics of AI, machine learning, linguistics, and language models to build a solid foundation for effective prompting."
+        ]
+      },
+      "learn-prompting-fundamentals-core-concepts": {
+        "title": "Core Concepts",
+        "intro": [
+          "Learn key prompting techniques, and understand how to use ChatGPT effectively."
+        ]
+      },
+      "learn-prompting-fundamentals-practical-application-and-best-practices": {
+        "title": "Practical Application & Best Practices",
+        "intro": [
+          "Discover best practices for effective prompts, explore vectors and text embeddings, and review key takeaways."
+        ]
+      }
+    }
+  },
  "information-security": {
    "title": "Information Security",
    "intro": [
@@ -37,6 +37,7 @@
    "Chinese Curriculum": "Chinese Curriculum",
    "Odin": "The Odin Project",
    "Euler": "Project Euler",
-    "Rosetta": "Rosetta Code"
+    "Rosetta": "Rosetta Code",
+    "General": "General"
  }
 }
@@ -1276,6 +1276,7 @@
      "foundational-c-sharp-with-microsoft-cert": "Foundational C# with Microsoft Certification",
      "learn-python-for-beginners": "Learn Python for Beginners",
      "introduction-to-algorithms-and-data-structures": "Introduction to Algorithms and Data Structures",
+      "learn-prompting-fundamentals": "Learn Prompting Fundamentals",
      "a2-english-for-developers": "A2 English for Developers",
      "a2-english-for-developers-cert": "A2 English for Developers Certification (Beta)",
      "b1-english-for-developers": "B1 English for Developers",
@@ -1463,7 +1464,8 @@
        "api": "APIs",
        "information-security": "Information Security",
        "computer-fundamentals": "Computer Fundamentals",
-        "computer-science": "Computer Science"
+        "computer-science": "Computer Science",
+        "ai": "AI"
      }
    }
  }
@@ -88,7 +88,8 @@ const iconMap = {
  [SuperBlocks.PythonV9]: PythonIcon,
  [SuperBlocks.RelationalDbV9]: DatabaseIcon,
  [SuperBlocks.BackEndDevApisV9]: APIIcon,
-  [SuperBlocks.FullStackDeveloperV9]: Code
+  [SuperBlocks.FullStackDeveloperV9]: Code,
+  [SuperBlocks.LearnPromptingFundamentals]: Clipboard
 };

 type SuperBlockIconProps = {
@@ -0,0 +1,9 @@
+---
+title: Learn Prompting Fundamentals
+superBlock: learn-prompting-fundamentals
+certification: learn-prompting-fundamentals
+---
+
+## Learn Prompting Fundamentals
+
+In this video course, you will learn about prompting techniques, including zero-shot and few-shot strategies, and learn how to handle AI hallucinations. This course also covers practical applications, best practices, and text embeddings to make your prompts more effective and reliable.
@@ -68,7 +68,8 @@
  color: var(--love-color);
 }

-.block-label-warm-up {
+.block-label-warm-up,
+.block-label-ai {
  border-color: var(--yellow-color);
  color: var(--yellow-color);
 }
@@ -23,7 +23,8 @@ const blockSchema = Joi.object().keys({
        'Spanish Curriculum',
        'Odin',
        'Euler',
-        'Rosetta'
+        'Rosetta',
+        'General'
      ).required(),
      order: Joi.number().required(),
      template: Joi.string().allow(''),
@@ -0,0 +1,38 @@
+---
+id: 69a769365a27934b29e1eac5
+title: Prompt Engineering Mindset
+challengeType: 11
+videoId: vzwYXMiXH9A
+dashedName: prompt-engineering-mindset-learn-prompting-fundamentals
+---
+
+# --description--
+
+In this video, you will learn how to develop a good prompt engineering mindset.
+
+# --questions--
+
+## --text--
+
+What does the video compare a good prompt engineering mindset to?
+
+## --answers--
+
+Effective searching on Google.
+
+---
+
+Learning how to master Vim.
+
+---
+
+Properly configuring webpack.
+
+---
+
+Effective searching of files using Bash.
+
+## --video-solution--
+
+1
+
@@ -0,0 +1,40 @@
+---
+id: 69a76a395a27934b29e1eac6
+title: Using ChatGPT
+challengeType: 11
+videoId: JFY9xLY2AXU
+dashedName: using-chatgpt-learn-prompting-fundamentals
+---
+
+# --description--
+
+In this video, you will learn about effective ways to use ChatGPT. 
+
+**NOTE**: This video covers Chat GPT-4. Even though this is an older version, the strategies mentioned in the video are still valid.
+
+# --questions--
+
+## --text--
+
+Who is the creator of ChatGPT?
+
+## --answers--
+
+Microsoft
+
+---
+
+GitHub
+
+---
+
+Amazon
+
+---
+
+OpenAI
+
+## --video-solution--
+
+4
+
@@ -0,0 +1,38 @@
+---
+id: 69a7646b5a27934b29e1eac1
+title: Introduction to AI
+challengeType: 11
+videoId: 5v13GqqDRng
+dashedName: introduction-to-ai-learn-prompting-fundamentals
+---
+
+# --description--
+
+In this video, you will learn what AI is.
+
+# --questions--
+
+## --text--
+
+What does AI stand for?
+
+## --answers--
+
+Artificial Intellisense
+
+---
+
+Artificial Intel
+
+---
+
+Artificial Intelligence
+
+---
+
+Artificial ID
+
+## --video-solution--
+
+3
+
@@ -0,0 +1,38 @@
+---
+id: 69a761d55a27934b29e1eabf
+title: Introduction
+challengeType: 11
+videoId: tb0HeceXvZY
+dashedName: introduction-learn-prompting-fundamentals
+---
+
+# --description--
+
+This course was created by Ania Kubow. In this video, you will learn what this course covers. 
+
+# --questions--
+
+## --text--
+
+Which of the following topics will NOT be covered in this course?
+
+## --answers--
+
+Learning about language models.
+
+---
+
+Learning best practices for prompting.
+
+---
+
+Learning how to build AI agents using Python. 
+
+---
+
+Learning about AI hallucinations. 
+
+## --video-solution--
+
+3
+
@@ -0,0 +1,38 @@
+---
+id: 69a767d55a27934b29e1eac4
+title: Language Models
+challengeType: 11
+videoId: PAG0W_o6jDk
+dashedName: language-models-learn-prompting-fundamentals
+---
+
+# --description--
+
+In this video, you will learn about language models.
+
+# --questions--
+
+## --text--
+
+Which of the following was one of the first natural language processing models?
+
+## --answers--
+
+SEBASTIAN
+
+---
+
+NLP
+
+---
+
+ELIZA
+
+---
+
+RAG
+
+## --video-solution--
+
+3
+
@@ -0,0 +1,38 @@
+---
+id: 69a7672a5a27934b29e1eac3
+title: Linguistics
+challengeType: 11
+videoId: ggfB0O9Pf64
+dashedName: linguistics-learn-prompting-fundamentals
+---
+
+# --description--
+
+In this video, you will learn what linguistics is and how it relates to AI.
+
+# --questions--
+
+## --text--
+
+What is linguistics?
+
+## --answers--
+
+Study of language.
+
+---
+
+Study of math.
+
+---
+
+Study of machine learning.
+
+---
+
+Study of programming.
+
+## --video-solution--
+
+1
+
@@ -0,0 +1,38 @@
+---
+id: 69a7633b5a27934b29e1eac0
+title: What is Prompt Engineering?
+challengeType: 11
+videoId: 2Q-GMmhXP-k
+dashedName: what-is-prompt-engineering-learn-prompting-fundamentals
+---
+
+# --description--
+
+In this video, you will learn what prompt engineering is.
+
+# --questions--
+
+## --text--
+
+What is prompt engineering?
+
+## --answers--
+
+This is the process of configuring AI to write all of your tests in your codebase. 
+
+---
+
+This is the process of using writing, refining and optimizing prompts in a structured way for AI tools. 
+
+---
+
+This is the process of having AI lint all of your code. 
+
+---
+
+This is the process of using AI to refactor a codebase.
+
+## --video-solution--
+
+2
+
@@ -0,0 +1,38 @@
+---
+id: 69a765395a27934b29e1eac2
+title: Why is Prompt Engineering Useful?
+challengeType: 11
+videoId: kUfSMBysZE4
+dashedName: why-is-prompt-engineering-useful-useful-learn-prompting-fundamentals
+---
+
+# --description--
+
+In this video, you will learn why prompt engineering is useful for everyday tasks and learning new skills.
+
+# --questions--
+
+## --text--
+
+Why is it important to write clear and specific prompts for AI tools?
+
+## --answers--
+
+Writing clean and specific prompts will instantly remove all bugs from your codebase.
+
+---
+
+Writing clear prompts will instantly make you 10x more productive at work.
+
+---
+
+There is no benefit of writing clear prompts because AI will always give you your desired outcome.
+
+---
+
+Writing clear and specific prompts will improve the results.
+
+## --video-solution--
+
+4
+
@@ -0,0 +1,38 @@
+---
+id: 69a774515a27934b29e1eac9
+title: AI Hallucinations
+challengeType: 11
+videoId: LbeAbfCszLg
+dashedName: ai-hallucinations-learn-prompting-fundamentals
+---
+
+# --description--
+
+In this video, you will learn about AI hallucinations.
+
+# --questions--
+
+## --text--
+
+What are AI hallucinations?
+
+## --answers--
+
+When an AI model refuses to answer a question because it is unsafe.
+
+---
+
+When an AI system shuts down unexpectedly due to memory overload.
+
+---
+
+When the AI model provides false information.
+
+---
+
+When an AI generates responses more slowly than expected due to large input size.
+
+## --video-solution--
+
+3
+
@@ -0,0 +1,38 @@
+---
+id: 69a772165a27934b29e1eac7
+title: Best Practices
+challengeType: 11
+videoId: z_4Esan2kus
+dashedName: best-practices-learn-prompting-fundamentals
+---
+
+# --description--
+
+In this video, you will learn about best practices when working with AI tools.
+
+# --questions--
+
+## --text--
+
+Why is it helpful to add a persona to the prompt?
+
+## --answers--
+
+Using a persona ensures that the result is at least 2 paragraphs long.
+
+---
+
+Using a persona is required for the prompt to work.
+
+---
+
+Using a persona helps the model provide relevant and consistent feedback.
+
+---
+
+Using a persona will ensure no hallucinations happen.
+
+## --video-solution--
+
+3
+
@@ -0,0 +1,38 @@
+---
+id: 69a774ec5a27934b29e1eaca
+title: Vectors / Text Embeddings
+challengeType: 11
+videoId: 3tBOmjve79Y
+dashedName: vectors-text-embeddings-learn-prompting-fundamentals
+---
+
+# --description--
+
+In this video, you will learn about vectors and text embeddings.
+
+# --questions--
+
+## --text--
+
+What is text embedding?
+
+## --answers--
+
+A technique that translates text from one language to another automatically.
+
+---
+
+A popular technique to represent textual information in a format that can be easily processed by algorithms.
+
+---
+
+A method for compressing text files to reduce storage space.
+
+---
+
+A process that converts speech directly into written text.
+
+## --video-solution--
+
+2
+
@@ -0,0 +1,38 @@
+---
+id: 69a773545a27934b29e1eac8
+title: Zero Shot and Few Shot Prompts
+challengeType: 11
+videoId: 9SQRxWk4Myc
+dashedName: zero-shot-and-few-shot-prompts-learn-prompting-fundamentals
+---
+
+# --description--
+
+In this video, you will learn about zero shot and few shot prompting.
+
+# --questions--
+
+## --text--
+
+What is few shot prompting?
+
+## --answers--
+
+Reduces the model size so it can run efficiently on smaller devices.
+
+---
+
+Provides the model with training examples through the prompt which avoids retraining.
+
+---
+
+Retrains the model on a small custom dataset before generating responses.
+
+---
+
+Uses reinforcement learning to improve the model after each prompt.
+
+## --video-solution--
+
+2
+
@@ -527,6 +527,7 @@ exports[`challenge schema > should not be changed without informing the mobile t
        "Rosetta",
        "Chinese Curriculum",
        "Spanish Curriculum",
+        "General",
      ],
      "flags": {
        "only": true,
@@ -236,7 +236,8 @@ export const schema = Joi.object().keys({
    'Euler',
    'Rosetta',
    'Chinese Curriculum',
-    'Spanish Curriculum'
+    'Spanish Curriculum',
+    'General'
  ).required(),
  isLastChallengeInBlock: Joi.boolean().required(),
  videoUrl: Joi.string().allow(''),
@@ -57,7 +57,8 @@ const superblocks = [
  'css-variables',
  'css-grid',
  'lab-product-landing-page',
-  'css-animations'
+  'css-animations',
+  'learn-prompting-fundamentals'
 ];

 const schema = Joi.object().keys(
@@ -65,7 +65,8 @@ const schema = Joi.object()
      'Euler',
      'Rosetta',
      'Chinese Curriculum',
-      'Spanish Curriculum'
+      'Spanish Curriculum',
+      'General'
    ).required()
  })
  // this makes sure there is no unknown key in the object
@@ -229,7 +229,8 @@ export const superBlockNames = {
  'css-variables': SuperBlocks.CssVariables,
  'css-grid': SuperBlocks.CssGrid,
  'lab-product-landing-page': SuperBlocks.LabProductLandingPage,
-  'css-animations': SuperBlocks.CssAnimations
+  'css-animations': SuperBlocks.CssAnimations,
+  'learn-prompting-fundamentals': SuperBlocks.LearnPromptingFundamentals
 };

 export const superBlockToFilename = Object.entries(superBlockNames).reduce(
@@ -0,0 +1,18 @@
+{
+  "name": "Core Concepts",
+  "isUpcomingChange": false,
+  "blockLabel": "lecture",
+  "blockLayout": "challenge-list",
+  "dashedName": "learn-prompting-fundamentals-core-concepts",
+  "helpCategory": "General",
+  "challengeOrder": [
+    {
+      "id": "69a769365a27934b29e1eac5",
+      "title": "Prompt Engineering Mindset"
+    },
+    {
+      "id": "69a76a395a27934b29e1eac6",
+      "title": "Using ChatGPT"
+    }
+  ]
+}
@@ -0,0 +1,34 @@
+{
+  "name": "Foundations of AI & Language Models",
+  "isUpcomingChange": false,
+  "blockLabel": "lecture",
+  "blockLayout": "challenge-list",
+  "dashedName": "learn-prompting-fundamentals-foundations-of-ai-and-language-models",
+  "helpCategory": "General",
+  "challengeOrder": [
+    {
+      "id": "69a761d55a27934b29e1eabf",
+      "title": "Introduction"
+    },
+    {
+      "id": "69a7633b5a27934b29e1eac0",
+      "title": "What is Prompt Engineering?"
+    },
+    {
+      "id": "69a7646b5a27934b29e1eac1",
+      "title": "Introduction to AI"
+    },
+    {
+      "id": "69a765395a27934b29e1eac2",
+      "title": "Why is Prompt Engineering Useful?"
+    },
+    {
+      "id": "69a7672a5a27934b29e1eac3",
+      "title": "Linguistics"
+    },
+    {
+      "id": "69a767d55a27934b29e1eac4",
+      "title": "Language Models"
+    }
+  ]
+}
@@ -0,0 +1,26 @@
+{
+  "name": "Practical Application & Best Practices",
+  "isUpcomingChange": false,
+  "blockLabel": "lecture",
+  "blockLayout": "challenge-list",
+  "dashedName": "learn-prompting-fundamentals-practical-application-and-best-practices",
+  "helpCategory": "General",
+  "challengeOrder": [
+    {
+      "id": "69a772165a27934b29e1eac7",
+      "title": "Best Practices"
+    },
+    {
+      "id": "69a773545a27934b29e1eac8",
+      "title": "Zero Shot and Few Shot Prompts"
+    },
+    {
+      "id": "69a774515a27934b29e1eac9",
+      "title": "AI Hallucinations"
+    },
+    {
+      "id": "69a774ec5a27934b29e1eaca",
+      "title": "Vectors / Text Embeddings"
+    }
+  ]
+}
@@ -62,7 +62,8 @@
    "css-variables",
    "css-grid",
    "lab-product-landing-page",
-    "css-animations"
+    "css-animations",
+    "learn-prompting-fundamentals"
  ],
  "certifications": [
    "a2-english-for-developers",
@@ -0,0 +1,7 @@
+{
+  "blocks": [
+    "learn-prompting-fundamentals-foundations-of-ai-and-language-models",
+    "learn-prompting-fundamentals-core-concepts",
+    "learn-prompting-fundamentals-practical-application-and-best-practices"
+  ]
+}
@@ -18,7 +18,8 @@ enum Topic {
  Api = 'api',
  InformationSecurity = 'information-security',
  ComputerFundamentals = 'computer-fundamentals',
-  ComputerScience = 'computer-science'
+  ComputerScience = 'computer-science',
+  AI = 'ai'
 }

 interface Catalog {
@@ -196,5 +197,11 @@ export const catalog: Catalog[] = [
    level: Levels.Intermediate,
    hours: 6,
    topic: Topic.ComputerScience
+  },
+  {
+    superBlock: SuperBlocks.LearnPromptingFundamentals,
+    level: Levels.Beginner,
+    hours: 1,
+    topic: Topic.AI
  }
 ];
@@ -367,7 +367,8 @@ export const superBlockToCertMap: {
  [SuperBlocks.LabProductLandingPage]: null,
  [SuperBlocks.CssAnimations]: null,
  [SuperBlocks.LearnPythonForBeginners]: null,
-  [SuperBlocks.IntroductionToAlgorithmsAndDataStructures]: null
+  [SuperBlocks.IntroductionToAlgorithmsAndDataStructures]: null,
+  [SuperBlocks.LearnPromptingFundamentals]: null
 };

 export const certificationRequirements: Partial<
@@ -66,7 +66,8 @@ export enum SuperBlocks {
  LabProductLandingPage = 'lab-product-landing-page',
  CssAnimations = 'css-animations',
  LearnPythonForBeginners = 'learn-python-for-beginners',
-  IntroductionToAlgorithmsAndDataStructures = 'introduction-to-algorithms-and-data-structures'
+  IntroductionToAlgorithmsAndDataStructures = 'introduction-to-algorithms-and-data-structures',
+  LearnPromptingFundamentals = 'learn-prompting-fundamentals'
 }

 export const languageSuperBlocks = [
@@ -218,7 +219,8 @@ export const superBlockStages: StageMap = {
    SuperBlocks.LabProductLandingPage,
    SuperBlocks.CssAnimations,
    SuperBlocks.LearnPythonForBeginners,
-    SuperBlocks.IntroductionToAlgorithmsAndDataStructures
+    SuperBlocks.IntroductionToAlgorithmsAndDataStructures,
+    SuperBlocks.LearnPromptingFundamentals
  ]
 };

@@ -37,7 +37,8 @@ const helpCategories = [
  'English',
  'Odin',
  'Euler',
-  'Rosetta'
+  'Rosetta',
+  'General'
 ] as const;

 interface CreateProjectArgs {