AI Core+ Certified Prompt Engineer

Description

AI Core+ Certified Prompt Engineer

Build foundational AI fluency, master prompt engineering, and explore the decentralized future of intelligent systems.

The AI Core+ Certified Prompt Engineer program is your launchpad into the world of AI literacy, prompt engineering, and decentralized intelligence. This certification-level training bundle equips learners with the knowledge and tools to understand, apply, and responsibly integrate AI tools like ChatGPT and Claude—while exploring how blockchain, federated learning, and decentralized compute networks are reshaping the foundations of artificial intelligence.

Across four expertly designed courses, learners will trace the evolution of AI, experiment with prompting frameworks, explore decentralized systems that enhance AI trust and transparency, and build applied AI fluency—all culminating in the W3CB AI Core+ Certification Exam.

Whether you’re a professional preparing to reskill or a team leader building organizational AI capability, this program ensures you graduate as an AI Core+ Certified Prompt Engineer ready to thrive in the next era of intelligent, decentralized work.

Learning Objectives:

By completing this certification track, learners will be able to:

• Develop essential AI fluency and understand LLM capabilities, risks, and opportunities
• Write and optimize prompts for reasoning, analysis, ideation, and automation tasks
• Understand decentralized AI systems—including blockchain, federated learning, and distributed compute—and their role in secure and ethical AI
• Translate business and creative needs into AI-powered use cases
• Demonstrate ethical awareness and responsible AI integration practices
• Pass the W3CB AI Core+ Certification Exam and earn a verifiable credential

Prerequisites:

• None. This program is ideal for beginners or intermediate professionals seeking to build foundational AI expertise.

Target Audience:

• Business professionals exploring how AI and decentralization impact their industries
• Team leaders, consultants, and educators integrating AI tools into their workflows
• Creators, analysts, and strategists applying prompt engineering for productivity and insight
• Anyone looking to gain AI literacy, upskill, or transition into AI-enhanced roles

Pro Subscriptions Required: NONE

Included Courses:

• AI Essentials
• Journey Through AI: From Origins to Future Frontiers
• Decentralized AI
• Prompt Engineering Foundations
• W3CB AI Core+ Certification Exam

Job Titles You May Qualify For:

• Prompt Engineer
• AI Workflow Designer
• AI Research Assistant
• AI Systems Analyst
• AI Literacy Instructor
• Business Analyst – AI Adoption
• Customer Experience Specialist (AI-enabled)

Income Expectations:

• Entry-Level Prompt Engineer: $85,000–$105,000 per year
• AI Workflow or Systems Analyst: $95,000–$115,000 per year
• AI-Literate Educators / Consultants: $90,000–$120,000 per year

Actual compensation varies based on region, industry, and AI toolstack familiarity.

Sources: Lightcast.io, Glassdoor, ZipRecruiter, Payscale

AI Essentials

• AI Introduction
• AI Concepts
• Blockchain Basics
• AI Use Cases
• Ethical Considerations
• Challenges and Opportunities
• The Future with AI
• Key Takeaways

Journey Through AI

• Welcome to the Journey
• The Roots of Artificial Intelligence
• Machine Learning and the Data Revolution
• The Rise of LLMs and Generative AI
• AI in Society: Benefits and Risks
• The Ethics of Intelligence
• Forecasting the Future of AI
• Reflection and Application

Decentralized AI

• The Decentralized AI Stack (Overview)
• Blockchain & Smart Contracts: The Coordination Layer
• Federated Learning: The Privacy-Preserving Layer
• Decentralized Compute Networks: The Infrastructure Layer
• The Stack Working Together
• Applications in Governance and Enterprise Systems
• Challenges and Future Directions

Prompt Engineering Foundations

• Getting Started with Prompt Engineering
• Prompt Types and Patterns
• Role Prompting and Formatting Strategies
• Iteration, Context, and Memory
• Chain-of-Thought and Systematic Reasoning
• Fine-Tuning Your Prompts for Results
• Applications Across Industries
• Practice Scenarios and Wrap-Up