Prompt Engineering Made Practical: Smarter Prompts, Better Outputs

Prompt Engineering Made Practical: From Theory to Real AI Results – A Hands-On AI Session

Essential Prompt Engineering Skills for Working Professionals in the Age of AI

Today’s professionals are increasingly expected to leverage Generative AI tools such as ChatGPT, Copilot, and Gemini to enhance productivity, decision-making, and business outcomes. This one-day practical workshop equips participants with the essential skills to craft effective prompts that generate accurate, structured, and high-quality outputs.

Participants will learn how to design, refine, and optimise prompts across various business scenarios, while incorporating AI tools to automate workflows, generate insights, and improve efficiency. The workshop is highly practical, featuring step-by-step guidance, real-world use cases, and hands-on exercises.

Learners are required to bring a wifi-enabled laptop with access to ChatGPT, Copilot, or Gemini.

Course Objectives
  • Understand how Generative AI models work at a conceptual level
  • Craft effective prompts for different business use cases
  • Apply structured prompting techniques (role, context, constraints, output format)
  • Refine and iterate prompts to improve output quality
  • Use AI tools for productivity, analysis, and automation
  • Develop reusable prompt frameworks for workplace use
  • Reduce errors and hallucinations through better prompt design
Course Outline

Module 1: Introduction to Prompt Engineering

  • Overview of Generative AI tools (ChatGPT, Copilot, Gemini)
  • How AI generates responses
  • Common mistakes and limitations
  • Business use cases and value proposition

Module 2: Fundamentals of Prompt Design

  • Basic prompt structures
  • Role-based prompting
  • Context setting
  • Instruction clarity and constraints

Module 3: Advanced Prompting Techniques

  • Chain-of-thought prompting
  • Few-shot prompting
  • Output formatting (tables, reports, summaries)
  • Reducing hallucinations and improving accuracy

Module 4: Business Applications with AI

  • Using prompts for report writing
  • Data analysis and summarisation
  • Email drafting and communication
  • Automating repetitive tasks
  • AI-assisted decision making

Module 5: Hands-On Practical Workshop

  • Build prompts for real-world scenarios
  • Iterate and refine outputs
  • Create reusable prompt templates
  • Peer review and optimisation

Module 6: Review

  • Key takeaways
  • Q&A
  • Applying prompt engineering in your workplace
Who should attend
  • This workshop is designed for working professionals who want to use AI tools more effectively through practical prompt engineering skills.
  • Business Executives
  • Managers and Professionals
  • Analysts and Knowledge Workers
  • Anyone looking to improve productivity using AI tools
Training Methodology
  • Short, focused concept briefings
  • Step-by-step guided demonstrations
  • Hands-on practical exercises
  • Real-world business scenarios
  • Application and review
Testimonials

Bernard was knowledgeable and engaging. He customised the course to meet the needs of our group.

The workshop was well-structured with a good mix of concepts, real-world examples, and discussion. The materials were clear and useful, and the hands-on elements helped reinforce learning rather than being purely theoretical.

Bernard Peh demonstrated strong knowledge of the subject and explained complex concepts in a clear, accessible manner. He encouraged participation, responded thoughtfully to questions, and shared practical perspectives from real business scenarios, which made the session engaging and relevant.

Bernard selected apps that are user friendly and easy for trainees to try use which greatly enable learning and continued adoption

Bernard has a lot of knowledge and is willing to share, to encourage and enable learning in a fun and engaging environment

Bernard was able and willing to share as much as he could. He takes efforts to endure that we can learn at a suitable pace and regularly check in if we are able to keep pace to the lesson.

Bernard is able to cover both the breath as well as depth of a subject that he covered. He was also able to provide actionable insights using tools that are currently available.

About the Trainer

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Bernard Peh – Data Scientist / A.I Engineer / Principal Trainer [ACLP]

Bernard Peh is a Master Trainer, Curriculum Author, and Hedge Fund Manager with over 20 years of concurrent experience in Finance and Data Science. He specialises in AI, Data Analytics, Power BI, and workplace automation, helping organisations translate AI capabilities into tangible business value.

Formerly a Financial Services Director for 15 years, Bernard brings real-world industry experience into the classroom, including financial analytics and hedge fund strategies.

He is ACLP certified and delivers WSQ, IBF, and SkillsFuture-funded programmes. Known for his engaging teaching style, Bernard consistently receives top learner ratings for simplifying complex concepts and delivering highly practical, business-relevant training.

Bernard has trained extensively across Singapore’s leading institutions and corporates, including NTUC LearningHub, Singtel, and CapitaLand.