Vanderbilt University · on Coursera
Three Vanderbilt courses (Prompt Engineering for ChatGPT, ChatGPT Advanced Data Analysis, Trustworthy Generative AI) that take you from prompt patterns to data analysis and reliability. For learners who want a university-branded certificate and a deeper path than a single course.
Anyone using AI tools daily; developers building on model APIs. This is a beginner-level course in Prompt Engineering, running about 4 weeks at ~10 hrs/week (3 courses).
Coursera subscription (~$49/month) or Coursera Plus. Coursera FAQ states the specialization cannot be taken for free; financial aid available. A ChatGPT Plus subscription is also required. Seen 2026-11-01.
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