AI Prompt Engineering | Human Resources | Case Western Reserve University

Unlock Your AI Advantage

Presented by CWRU HR Professional Development Center in partnership with University Technology, [U]Tech.

The future of work is here, and mastering AI Prompt Engineering is a powerful way to boost your productivity, creativity, and strategic decision-making.

This is a focused, tiered initiative designed to move every employee from simply using AI prompting to gaining precise, powerful control over its output. We're not just offering training; we're providing a structured path to becoming an effective AI power user and leader.

The Path to Mastery

Ready to transform your work? Explore the program details and find the right starting point for you.

AI Prompt Engineering Certificate Program (For All Staff & Faculty): An engaging path from novice to power user, this three-level program (Prompt Engineering 101, 201, and 301) culminates in a practical project to find and drive new AI-powered efficiency in your day-to-day work.
AI Prompt Engineering for Leaders Workshop (For Leaders): Designed for managers and leaders, learn how to elevate your AI use and workforce strategy, drive adoption, and unlock real results.
Spotlight Series: AI Prompt Engineering at Work (For Continued & Advanced Learning): Ongoing sessions feature CWRU power users and expert speakers demonstrating the latest AI tools, hidden features, and new capabilities you can use right away.

Attend to Earn, or Just to Learn!

Our AI Prompt Engineering certificate program and leaders workshop can earn you credit toward a well-earned certificate of completion, or may be attended just to learn, as a part of your ongoing professional development.

AI Prompt Engineering Certificate

Certificate Program Overview

Start driving measurable efficiency in your current role with generative AI prompt skills.

This isn't theory—it's a hands-on, three-level program designed to transform you into an effective AI power user. You'll advance your knowledge in the language of AI to move from simple conversations to gaining precise, powerful control over its output..

Level 1 | AI Prompt Engineering 101: Foundational Skills
Establishes foundational literacy, safe-use guidelines, and hands-on practice with our internal AI Chatbot.
Level 2 | AI Prompt Engineering 201: Intermediate Application
Moves participants from simple conversations to deliberate instructions, focusing on techniques for gaining precise control over AI output.
Level 3 | AI Prompt Engineering 301: Advanced Strategy
Focuses on expert-level control, advanced frameworks, and core system concepts like Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG).
AI Prompt Project | Capstone in AI Prompt Engineering for Work Improvement
Highlight your ability to practically apply the AI techniques learned in the three levels within your current role by preparing and submitting a 3-5 minute AI Prompt Project to be included in a Capstone session, and completing a final learning survey.

Visit Employee Training Workshops to view our live training schedule and register to attend. These select trainings are required for the AI Prompt Engineering Certificate program, or may be attended as general professional development only. All employees are welcome to attend

Requirements

At-a-Glance

Within the current academic year, this program requires participants to:

Actively engage in a three-level training program
- No more than 10 minutes of a training session may be missed
- Take part in all the training engagement activities
- Participate with your camera on
Create and submit a self-recorded 3-5 minute AI Prompt Project that identifies a task or project within your current role to streamline or improve with skills learned through the training workshops and on-the-job experimentation
- REQUIRED to Start Project: Download and use both the AI Prompt Project Presentation Template (Use Required) and the convenient AI Prompt Project & Capstone Session Guide (includes Zoom recording instructions)
Participate in a final Capstone Session in which AI Prompt Projects will be streamed (by our team) for group learning and discussion
- Attend the full session and participate in the group discussion with your camera on
- Complete the final survey and program attestation

View You Completion Progress on Your CampusGroups Checklist Page.

Enrollment is automatic with the completion of any of the three-level training sessions, and will be applied to your CampusGroups account within 5 business days. (Only participates that have completed a training will be able to view the checkist.)

Step-by-Step Program Overview

Complete all requirements within the current 2025-2026 Academic Year.
Complete the Level 1, Level 2, and Level 3 training workshops (highly suggested to complete sequentially). Participate fully and remain present in each session. To receive credit:
- No more than 10 minutes of a training session may be missed
- Take part in all the training engagement activities
- Participate with your camera on
Then, after completing Level 1, Level 2, and Level 3, create and submit a 3-5 minute (maximum) self-recorded AI Prompt Project presentation that will be viewed alongside other participants in the Capstone in AI Prompt Engineering session of your choice.
- How to create the self-recorded AI Prompt Project?
  - REQUIRED Before Starting Project: Download and use both the:
    - AI Prompt Project Presentation Template (Use Required)
    - AI Prompt Project & Capstone Session Guide (includes Zoom recording instructions)
  - Step 1: Prepare
    - Identify. Through experimentation, identify a specific, recurring task or project in your current role that may be streamlined or enhanced using the AI techniques learned.
    - Practice & Document. Practice making outputs better and take notes. Document your experimentation with using AI techniques on the task or project.
    - Measure & Apply. Through very simple means (or dynamic methods if desired), measure the impact and outcome (e.g., time spent doing the work before and after proficient use of AI prompting). Include any personal notes or assumptions that may have been impacted as a result of the work. Create a workflow plan of action they can use consistently (e.g., saving specific prompts for later use, selecting data-sets, updating workflow procedures).
    - Step 2: Project Self-Recording Submission & AI Capstone Session Attendance
      - Design & Record. First, remember to download and use the AI Prompt Project Presentation Template (Use Required) alongside the AI Prompt Project & Capstone Session Guide. Then, starting with any notes and documentation collected during the practices and documenting, create a visual presentation using the provided template. Prompt texts, screenshots, and before/after examples and/or other creative demonstrations are all welcome.
      - Self-Record. Using Zoom (or another preferred high-quality recording application that creates MP4 files), self-record a 3-5 minute (maximum) presentation of your project.
      - Submit CampusGroups Form with video file Google "Share" Link within 30 Days. Shortly after completing 101, 201, and 301, check your CampusGroups Checklist for access to the AI Prompt Project Presentation Recording Form. Read the form for complete details, including how to upload and share your video via CWRU Google Drive (for us to download/save your recording). Aim to submit the AI Prompt Project within 30 days of completing the final three-level training series. If additional time is needed due to special circumstances, please contact the HR Professional Development Center.
        
        Upload the final self-recorded file to your CWRU Google Drive. Once uploaded, click "Share" on the file to copy/paste the Google File "Share" Link to submit via CampusGroups.(You are only able to submit video file Zoom Share Links if your specific video file Share Settings are set to "Viewer Can Download. For this reason, it is recommended you submit a Google File "Share" Link.)
AI Capstone Session Attendance & Survey
- Watch & Learn. After submission (and approval) of your self-recorded video presentation, you will receive a CampusGroup email notification with access to register for the Capstone in AI Prompting Engineering session of your choice. Alongside a small group of other AI Prompt Engineering participants, watch and learn from each other's recorded presentations. Finally, submit a final learning survey to complete the AI Prompt Engineering Certificate Program - to earn your AI Prompt Badge & Certificate of Completion.

Enrollment & Completion

Enrollment in the program is automatic upon completion of any Level 1, Level 2, or Level 3 AI Prompt Engineering session. We recommend completing the sessions in order of level. Visit Employee Training Workshops to view our live training schedule and register to attend.

Participation is tracked via a CampusGroups Checklist designed specifically for the program, and will be applied to your CampusGroups account within 5 business days of enrollment in the program. To view your CampusGroups Checklist status manually, in the CampusGroups platform, click My Activity, and select My Checklists (all located in the left-side menu).

To submit your self-record AI Promot Project presentation and attend the Castone session, participants must first have completed all three live - Level 1, Level 2, and Level 3 - AI Prompt Engineering sessions.

Completion of the certificate program requires participants to self-record and submit a 3-5 minute AI Prompt Project Presentation that will be viewed (alongside a small group of other participants) in a final Capstone in AI Prompt Engineering session, and complete a final learning survey. The AI Prompt Engineering Badge & Certificate will be distributed digitally via email within 30 days of meeting all program requirements.

Read to Get Started?

Visit Employee Training Workshops to view our live training schedule and register to attend.

AI Prompting Engineering for Leaders Workshop

Elevate Your Leadership in the Age of AI

Are you ready to move beyond using AI to leading with AI?

This session focuses on the strategic, ethical, and operational considerations essential for AI use and prompt engineering in the workplace. Learn how to leverage AI to drive organizational success, manage dynamic teams, and navigate the complexities of this transformative technology.

You will gain actionable knowledge in four critical areas:

Strategic Opportunities: Identify and implement high-impact AI use cases for your department and business unit.
Team Management: Explore considerations with effectively structuring teams, delegating tasks, and measuring performance in an AI-assisted environment.
Risk Mitigation: Understand the ethical, legal, and security risks associated with AI and develop robust governance frameworks.
The Future of Work: Position your teams to thrive amidst disruptive technological change.

Who Should Attend?

This dedicated workshop is specifically designed to equip leaders with the advanced skills to integrate AI Prompt Engineering into their leadership toolkit. This high-impact workshop is essential for:

Supervisors (Current or Aspiring)
Managers, Directors & Leaders (At Any Level)

If your role involves strategic decision-making, team direction, and operational oversight, this workshop is your blueprint for leading the future.

Ready to Lead with AI?

Visit Employee Training Workshops to view our live training schedule and register to attend. This workshop counts toward our Employee Supervision Certificate program.

Spotlight Series: AI Prompt Engineering at Work

Technology moves fast—and so does the power of AI. Once you've mastered the fundamentals of AI Prompt Engineering, the real challenge is staying current.

This ongoing series is designed to ensure your skills never fall behind. Available to all staff across the university, the AI Prompt Engineering Spotlight Series provides continuous, cutting-edge insights to keep you at the forefront of AI innovation and application.

Why Continuous Learning is Key

AI tools, platforms, and prompting techniques are updated constantly. This series offers a reliable, accessible way to:

Keep Skills Current: Get immediate updates on new features, best practices, and advanced prompting methods.
Stay Ahead of the Curve: Explore emerging tools and techniques before they become standard practice.
Maximize Impact: Learn how to apply advanced AI concepts to drive efficiency and innovation in your daily work.

What to Expect in the Spotlight

Each session is a dynamic deep dive into practical, high-impact AI applications with either an internal:

CWRU Power User
- Focus: Successful Case Use
- Benefit to You: See real-world results and learn exactly how colleagues are achieving massive efficiency gains.
Expert Speaker
- Focus: New Tools & Advanced Topics
- Benefit to You: Get an expert perspective on industry trends, future-state AI capabilities, and expert-level prompting.

Save Your Virtual Seat Today!

Our Spotlight Series: AI Prompt Engineering at Work is presented monthly:

Register Today:
- December 2025 Edition: Wednesday, December 10, 10:30 - 11:30 am
Coming Soon:
- January 2026 through May 2026 Editions

Visit Employee Training Workshops to view our live training schedule and register to attend.