Learn the essential skill that makes AI tools like ChatGPT actually useful for your day-to-day work. This beginner-friendly course introduces prompt engineering through real public sector examples. You will discover how to write clear, effective prompts that help AI generate accurate summaries, policy drafts, meeting updates, and more. Designed for professionals in local government, this course includes a 60+ minute video, a downloadable workbook, study notes, a quiz, and access to an interactive prompt builder. No technical background is required. All you need is a willingness to learn how to work smarter with AI. This is Course 2 in the 7-part UCPCOG AI Academy series.
Introduction to Prompt Engineering
Learn the one AI skill every public sector professional needs.
This isn’t just a tech demo. It’s a practical, hands-on course designed to teach you how to talk to AI in ways that deliver results you can actually use. In just one hour, you'll learn how to structure effective prompts that guide AI tools like ChatGPT to produce accurate summaries, polished drafts, clear policies, and actionable insights. All examples are tailored for real government use.
You’ll walk away with a step-by-step framework, a downloadable resource guide, real-world examples, and access to a prompt testing sandbox. Whether you're writing a job description or summarizing a 60-page policy report, this course shows you how to save time, boost quality, and build confidence using generative AI.
This is the second course in the UCPCOG AI Academy 7-part training series, designed specifically for local government and public agency professionals.
💡 Why This Course Is Worth $75
✔️ Expert-Designed Training
Built by public sector AI leaders with hands-on experience in training government teams, councils, and departments.
✔️ Practical, Work-Based Focus
Every module is grounded in real tasks like policy drafting, meeting summaries, and RFP development.
✔️ Comprehensive Resource Package
Includes a 60–90 minute video, full PDF workbook, prompt checklist, study notes, interactive quiz, and access to the Prompt Helper tool.
✔️ Instruction You Can Use Immediately
This course delivers practical instruction for professionals who need to get results quickly without technical jargon.
✔️ Foundation for AI Readiness
Prompt engineering is the first skill every agency must master to use AI responsibly. This course lays the groundwork for everything that comes next.