AI prompt engineering for beginners — Udemy course review

Created by Shaik Saifulla and updated in January 2026, this course covers prompt engineering fundamentals through advanced techniques in 45 lectures across six sections. It is designed for complete beginners but progresses to advanced patterns including persona design and semantic filtering.

Who it’s for

Complete beginners to AI who want to build prompting skills from scratch, including writers, content creators, freelancers, and students. The course does not assume any technical background.

What it covers

The course moves through prompt engineering fundamentals, common mistakes and how to avoid them, testing and refining prompts, and advanced techniques. It covers both text and image prompting across all major AI platforms. A dedicated section addresses freelancing with AI, covering how to offer AI-assisted writing and content services professionally.

The model comparison module teaches the strengths and weaknesses of GPT-4, Gemini, and Claude, helping learners choose the right model for different writing tasks.

Limitations

With only 120 students and a 4.2 rating, the course has limited social proof compared to Google’s free alternatives. Some learners may find the beginner pacing slow. The writing-specific content is part of a broader prompt engineering curriculum rather than being the primary focus.