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A free, plain-language course from AI Alchemy Hub

Learn to use AI — safely, wisely, and confidently — in daily life, in learning, and in work.

Prompt Engineering 123 is a free AI fluency course built for everyday people first. No coding. No jargon. No registration. Every lesson is open to anyone, at any time.

Start Lesson 1.1 See the course map

55 lessons · 6 modules · Free, forever · No sign-up

The course

Six modules. One clear path.

Each module builds on the one before it — from writing your first clear prompt, to using AI safely in your family, your community, and your work.

  1. Module 1

    Ask

    Live now

    Clear, structured prompts

    Learn how to write prompts that express exactly what you mean — and notice the moments when a vague prompt will fail.

    8 lessons

    Begin Module 1

  2. Module 2

    Improve

    Coming next

    Refine, compare, validate outputs

    Treat AI output as a draft, not a final answer — and learn how to turn a good draft into an excellent result.

    8 lessons

  3. Module 3

    Apply

    Coming next

    Prompts in real work and study

    Use prompt patterns for writing, research, learning, planning, and business — and build your own reusable Prompt Alchemy Canvas.

    9 lessons

  4. Module 4

    Everyday Life

    Coming next

    AI in health, education, finance, family, citizenship

    Bring AI into daily life — safely, wisely, and without letting it replace your own thinking.

    10 lessons

  5. Module 5

    Secure and Ethical AI Use

    Coming next

    Safe, responsible, accountable AI

    Recognise prompt injection, data leakage, scams, and deepfakes — and use AI fairly, transparently, and with proper human oversight.

    14 lessons

  6. Module 6

    Agents and the Near Future

    Coming next

    Using AI agents safely, preparing for what is next

    Understand how AI agents act on your behalf, how to grant permissions wisely, and how to navigate the AI of 2027 and beyond.

    6 lessons

Our values

Clean, Green, Lean, Secure and Ethical — now and always.

These five values are not slogans. They are the design decisions behind every lesson.

  • Clean

    Plain language, honest examples, no hype, no manipulation.

  • Green

    Free, lightweight, low-bandwidth, accessible to everyone.

  • Lean

    Short lessons, minimal bloat, the smallest useful form of everything.

  • Secure

    Security by default; practical safety habits, not scare tactics.

  • Ethical

    Human accountability, fairness, and transparency throughout.

Who it’s for

Built for everyday people first.

Not for engineers. Not for specialists. For anyone who wants to use AI wisely in the real world.

  • Parents and caregivers
  • Students and job-seekers
  • Homemakers and retirees
  • Small-shop owners, farmers, self-employed workers
  • Teachers, tutors, community educators
  • Frontline and blue-collar workers
  • Elderly learners
  • Anyone who has felt that "AI is not for people like me."

No prior technical background is required. No coding. No jargon. The course assumes curiosity, willingness to practise, and a commitment to using AI thoughtfully.

Ready when you are

Start with Lesson 1.1.

Free. Open. No registration. Just you, the course, and a little time to learn.

Begin Module 1 See the course map