MockPlaces Prompt Engineering Fundamentals (MPF 101)

The MockPlaces Prompt Engineering Fundamentals (MPF 101) is the entry-level certification in MockPlaces' two-part Prompt Engineering track. It certifies that a candidate understands how large language models process prompts and can write clear, effective, well-structured prompts for everyday AI interaction.

The examination covers important areas such as Foundational AI and LLM Concepts, Core Prompt Engineering Principles, Basic Prompting Techniques, Prompt Evaluation, Iteration, and Common Pitfalls, and Responsible and Safe AI Interaction.

Candidates are expected to demonstrate accurate recall of foundational LLM terminology (tokens, context, temperature), sound judgement in constructing and refining prompts for common tasks, and awareness of the limitations and responsible-use considerations that come with prompting AI systems.

MPF 101 is designed as a prerequisite mindset for MockPlaces Prompt Engineering Professional (MPF 102), which builds on these fundamentals with advanced, production-oriented prompting techniques.