AI and LLMs: Prompts

Author

Robert W. Walker

Published

April 9, 2026

LLM’s are models.

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The class plan:

  1. Models and inputs: the prompt.
  2. Prompting techniques.
  3. Local LLMs and details of implementation.

LO: Refining inputs to an LLM to improve the quality of outputs.

Ethics: Do organizations have a responsibility to train employees on AI usage? This is particularly relevant in the last point below.

Readings:

  • Prompting Techniques. You really should complete the course; it is a valuable skill to demonstrate and to have in resource conservation.