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edX: ChatGPT101 Introduction to ChatGPT

Syllabus

Course Description

This course provides a practical introduction to ChatGPT, from signing up to mastering its advanced features. Topics covered include conversing with ChatGPT, customizing it, using it for productivity, and building chatbots, as well as advanced applications like language translation and generating creative content. Best practices and tips for using ChatGPT are also included.

Before you begin, please make sure to sign up at chat.openai.com Opens in new tab so that you can utilize ChatGPT as you follow along with the course.

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Outline

Module 1: Getting Started with ChatGPT

Module 2: Enhancing Your ChatGPT Experience

Module 3: Mastering ChatGPT

Module 4: Course Conclusion

Prerequisites

No prior knowledge of ChatGPT is needed.

Learning Outcomes

      • Understand what ChatGPT is and its capabilities
      • Learn to create an account and get started with ChatGPT
      • Explore the art of asking questions to ChatGPT and handling abusive queries
      • Personalize your ChatGPT experience by customizing its responses and adjusting its tone
      • Discover ChatGPT's conversation history and its usage
      • Build chatbots with ChatGPT and integrate it with other tools
      • Use ChatGPT for language translation, generating creative content, and discovering new knowledge
      • Understand ChatGPT's limitations and ethical standards when using it
      • Effectively contextualize queries and maximize ChatGPT's potential
      • Practice interacting with ChatGPT through examples and exercises.

Grading Policy

Learners must pass the assessment at the end of a course with at least 50% of the questions answered correctly. 

Contact Information

To get help with the course, click the Discussion tab and post a question. To get help with a technical problem, click "Help" to send a message to edX Student Support.

Duration

This course contains 1 hour of video lectures.

Tuition

This course is free but you can upgrade for $20 to receive a certificate. No credit is obtained by earning a certificate.