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Level 0 · Slate / graphite
Prompt Engineering Foundations
Vocabulary, model behaviour basics and the anatomy of a good instruction. Required before any other level.
- Assessment
- 40 questions · 45 min · unproctored, online
- Cost
- Free
- Valid for
- 3 years
- Training
- Free · 4 written modules
Overview
Vocabulary, model behaviour basics and the anatomy of a good instruction. Required before any other level.
Expected proficiency
- Roles, context, constraints and output format
- Reading a model response critically
- Common failure modes and how to spot them
Competency areas
- Understanding what a prompt is, how models interpret instructions, and the limits of model knowledge
- Separating instruction, context, examples and output format within a single prompt
- Writing clear, specific, unambiguous instructions for a defined task
- Reading a model response critically: spotting omissions, fabricated facts and format drift
- Recognizing common failure modes (vague asks, missing context, overloaded prompts) and avoiding them
- Iterating deliberately — changing one thing at a time and comparing results
How to obtain this credential
- Create a free account and read the Level 0 training track (4 short written modules).
- Take the online test: 40 questions · 45 min · unproctored, online. It is unproctored — you may consult your own notes and resources.
- Pass, and your Level 0 credential is issued automatically, with a certificate, seal and public verification page.
