AI in Action: Mastering Prompt Engineering to Build Your Own Business Solutions

Institution: Carleton University (Carleton University)
Category: Faculty of Engineering and Design
Language: English

Course Description

Dive into the art and science of world of generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) and its role in business in this hands-on mini-course. Designed for students in Grades 8–12, you'll learn how to shape GenAI responses through prompt engineering, build custom AI tools, and create real-world solutions. If you're curious about AI and entrepreneurship, this course offers practical experience in solving real business challenges.

Over the week, you'll engage in interactive workshops and group projects to see how prompt engineering influences AI in education, customer service, data analysis, and innovation. Each day combines learning with group activities in a fun and supportive setting.

What You'll Do:
• Basics of AI & Prompt Design: Learn the fundamentals of AI in business and how prompts guide AI responses.
• Creative Thinking & Problem Solving: Enhance your prompt engineering skills and brainstorm innovative ideas using AI.
• Guest Lectures & Workshops: Gain insights from an industry expert and participate in hands-on labs with AI tools.
• Team Projects & Presentations: Work in groups to develop AI prototypes and present your solutions to peers and parents.
• Real-World Applications: Explore how businesses leverage AI for innovation and problem-solving, preparing for future opportunities in AI.

Why Join This Course?
This mini-course introduces you to GenAI's role in business, giving you skills to carry into future studies and careers. By the end, you'll have built a working AI project and gained valuable insight into prompt engineering and AI's potential.
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