You Asked, We Deliver: Your Guide to Learning AI & Prompt Engineering

Following our recent post on AI and the future of entry-level jobs (link to AI and the Future of Entry-Level Jobs), many of you asked: "Where do I even begin learning about AI and prompt engineering?" We heard you! This guide is your starting point, providing a curated list of resources to help you develop the essential skills you need to thrive in the age of AI.

20 Free Resources to Learn AI and Prompt Engineering

These resources offer structured learning for all skill levels:

1. Learn Prompting - https://learnprompting.org - A comprehensive guide to prompt engineering techniques.
2. OpenAI's Prompt Engineering Guide - https://help.openai.com/en/articles/6654000-best-practices-for-prompt-engineering-with-the-openai-api - Best practices for prompt engineering with the OpenAI API.
3. DeepLearning.AI's ChatGPT Prompt Engineering Course - https://www.coursera.org/learn/chatgpt-prompt-engineering-for-developers - A Coursera course focusing on prompt engineering for ChatGPT.
4. IBM's "Prompt Engineering for Everyone" - https://www.ibm.com/training/course/GPXX0AESEN - IBM's course designed to make prompt engineering accessible to everyone.
5. Google AI Courses - https://cloud.google.com/learn/training/generative-ai - Google's courses covering various aspects of AI, including generative AI.
6. Microsoft AI Course - https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/ai/ai-business-school - Microsoft's AI Business School, offering insights into AI for business professionals.
7. Harvard’s "Introduction to AI with Python" - https://cs50.harvard.edu/ai/2023/ - Harvard's CS50 introduction to AI using Python.
8. edX's Introductory Course on Prompt Engineering - https://www.edx.org/learn/computer-science/databricks-prompt-engineering-for-chat-gpt - An introductory course on prompt engineering for ChatGPT offered on edX.
9. ChatGPT for Everyone by OpenAI & Learn Prompting - https://learnprompting.org/courses/chatgpt-for-everyone - A course on ChatGPT for everyone by OpenAI and Learn Prompting.
10. Coursera's Prompt Engineering Courses - https://www.coursera.org/courses?query=prompt%20engineering - A collection of prompt engineering courses on Coursera.
11. GeeksforGeeks Prompt Engineering Courses - https://www.geeksforgeeks.org/prompt-engineering-courses/ - Prompt engineering courses offered by GeeksforGeeks.
12. Mashable's List of Free AI Courses - https://mashable.com/article/free-online-ai-courses - A list of free online AI courses compiled by Mashable.
13. PromptHero - https://prompthero.com - A platform for sharing and discovering effective prompts.
14. FlowGPT - https://flowgpt.com - A community for sharing and discovering AI prompts and workflows.
15. SaaS Prompts - https://saasbites.com/prompts/ - A collection of prompts specifically for SaaS applications.
16. AIPRM Chrome Extension - https://www.aiprm.com - A Chrome extension to help with prompt creation and management.
17. GoDaddy AI Prompt Library - https://www.godaddy.com/resources/ai-prompt-library - GoDaddy's library of AI prompts.
18. Prompt Hunt - https://www.prompthunt.com - A platform for discovering and sharing creative prompts.
19. Hugging Face - https://huggingface.co - A hub for machine learning models, datasets, and applications.
20. Reddit's r/PromptEngineering - https://www.reddit.com/r/PromptEngineering/ - A Reddit community dedicated to prompt engineering discussions.

20 Blogs, Sites, and Newsletters to Keep Up with AI Trends

These resources offer insights into AI advancements:

1. Machine Learning Mastery - https://machinelearningmastery.com - Blog focused on machine learning techniques and algorithms.
2. MarkTechPost - https://www.marktechpost.com - News and articles covering the latest developments in AI and marketing technology.
3. DeepMind Blog - https://deepmind.google/discover/blog/ - DeepMind's blog sharing research and insights from the field of AI.
4. MIT Technology Review - AI Section - https://www.technologyreview.com/topic/artificial-intelligence/ - MIT Technology Review's coverage of AI.
5. OpenAI Blog - https://openai.com/blog/ - OpenAI's blog with updates on their AI research and projects.
6. Google Research Blog - https://blog.research.google/ - Google's research blog showcasing their work in AI and other areas.
7. KDnuggets - https://www.kdnuggets.com/ - A platform for data science and machine learning news, articles, and tutorials.
8. Towards AI - https://towardsai.net/ - A Medium publication covering various aspects of AI.
9. BAIR Blog (Berkeley Artificial Intelligence Research) - https://bair.berkeley.edu/blog/ - The blog of the Berkeley Artificial Intelligence Research lab.
10. Distill - https://distill.pub/ - A journal publishing clear explanations of machine learning concepts.
11. AI Magazine by Marktechpost - https://www.marktechpost.com/ai-magazine/ - An online magazine covering AI advancements.
12. MIT News - Artificial Intelligence - https://news.mit.edu/topic/artificial-intelligence2 - MIT News' coverage of AI research and developments.
13. Artificial Intelligence Weekly Newsletter - https://aiweekly.co/ - A weekly newsletter summarizing the latest AI news.
14. TOPBOTS - https://www.topbots.com/ - A resource for information and insights on chatbots and conversational AI.
15. RStudio AI Blog - https://blogs.rstudio.com/ai/ - RStudio's blog with articles on using R for AI applications.
16. AWS Machine Learning Blog - https://aws.amazon.com/blogs/machine-learning/ - Amazon Web Services' blog on machine learning.
17. Google AI Blog - https://ai.googleblog.com/ - Google's official AI blog with updates and insights.
18. Facebook AI Blog - https://ai.facebook.com/blog/ - Meta's AI blog with information on their AI research.
19. Microsoft AI Blog - https://blogs.microsoft.com/ai/ - Microsoft's AI blog covering their AI initiatives.
20. AI Trends - https://www.aitrends.com/ - A publication focused on AI trends and applications.

20 AI Influencers to Follow on LinkedIn

These influencers share valuable AI updates and discussions:

1. Lex Fridman - https://www.dhirubhai.net/in/lexfridman/ - AI researcher, podcaster, and educator.
2. Sam Altman - https://www.dhirubhai.net/in/altman/ - CEO of OpenAI.
3. Andrew Ng - https://www.dhirubhai.net/in/andrewyng/ - AI pioneer, co-founder of Coursera and Google Brain.
4. Yann LeCun - https://www.dhirubhai.net/in/yann-lecun-0b999/ - AI researcher, one of the "godfathers of AI".
5. Cassie Kozyrkov - https://www.dhirubhai.net/in/kozyrkov/ - Chief Decision Scientist at Google.
6. Gary Vaynerchuk - https://www.dhirubhai.net/in/garyvaynerchuk/ - Entrepreneur and social media personality discussing AI's impact on business.
7. Chris Luck - https://www.dhirubhai.net/in/chris-luck/ - AI and Machine Learning Consultant.
8. Allie Miller - https://www.dhirubhai.net/in/alliekmiller/ - AI Advisor, Investor, and Speaker.
9. Bernard Marr - https://www.dhirubhai.net/in/bernardmarr/ - Futurist and author focusing on the impact of AI on business.
10. Karen X. Cheng - https://www.dhirubhai.net/in/karenxcheng/ - Creative AI enthusiast and educator.
11. Carlos Santana Vega - https://www.dhirubhai.net/in/carlos-santana-vega/ - AI and Data Science Leader.
12. Tiago Lemos - https://www.dhirubhai.net/in/tiagolemos/ - AI and Machine Learning Engineer.
13. Andrej Karpathy - https://www.dhirubhai.net/in/andrej-karpathy-9a650716/ - AI researcher, formerly at Tesla.
14. Brij Kishore Pandey - https://www.dhirubhai.net/in/brijkishorepandey/ - AI and Data Science Professional.
15. Ryota Tomogane - https://www.dhirubhai.net/in/ryota-tomogane/ - AI and Robotics Researcher.
16. Aravind Srinivas - https://www.dhirubhai.net/in/aravind-srinivas-62a7b07b/ - AI and Machine Learning Expert.
17. Jim Fan - https://www.dhirubhai.net/in/jim-fan/ - AI Researcher at NVIDIA.
18. Ruben Hassid - https://www.dhirubhai.net/in/rubenhassid/ - AI and Machine Learning Leader.
19. Matt Wolfe - https://www.dhirubhai.net/in/mattwolfe/ - AI enthusiast and content creator.
20. Bojan Tunguz - https://www.dhirubhai.net/in/bojantunguz/ - AI and Machine Learning Engineer.

We hope this guide provides the answers you were looking for. Remember, the journey to mastering AI and prompt engineering is a marathon, not a sprint. Start exploring these resources, find what works best for you, and don't be afraid to experiment. The future of work is evolving, and with the right skills, you can be ready for it. Keep the questions coming – we're here to support you on your learning journey!

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