Learn ChatGPT

Master OpenAI's ChatGPT from the ground up. Learn prompting techniques, explore models and GPTs, integrate the API, and build real-world applications — all for free.

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7
Lessons
40+
Examples
~2hr
Total Time
100%
Free

What You'll Learn

By the end of this course, you'll be a confident ChatGPT user who can leverage its full power for any task.

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Master Prompting

Craft effective prompts using system instructions, few-shot examples, chain of thought, and structured output techniques.

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Understand Models

Choose between GPT-4o, GPT-4o mini, o1, o3, and other models based on your needs for speed, cost, and reasoning.

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Use the API

Integrate ChatGPT into your applications using the OpenAI API with Python, Node.js, or curl.

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Build Custom GPTs

Create and share custom GPTs from the GPT Store for specialized tasks and workflows.

Course Lessons

Follow the lessons in order or jump to any topic you need.

Beginner

1. Introduction

What is ChatGPT? Learn about OpenAI's AI assistant, its history from GPT-3 to o3, pricing plans, and key capabilities.

10 min read →
 Beginner

2. Getting Started

Access ChatGPT via web, mobile, or API. Create your account, explore the interface, and use voice, vision, and file uploads.

12 min read →
 Beginner

3. Models & GPTs

Explore GPT-4o, GPT-4o mini, o1, o3, and GPT-4 Turbo. Create custom GPTs and browse the GPT Store.

15 min read →
 Intermediate

4. Prompting Guide

Master effective prompting with system prompts, custom instructions, few-shot examples, and structured output techniques.

15 min read →
 Intermediate

5. Use Cases

Apply ChatGPT to writing, coding, data analysis, research, image generation, translation, tutoring, and brainstorming.

12 min read →
 Intermediate

6. API & Integration

Get your API key, use the Chat Completions API, implement function calling, streaming, and the Assistants API.

20 min read →
 Advanced

7. Best Practices

Safety guidelines, cost optimization, API best practices, custom GPT design, enterprise deployment, and common pitfalls.

15 min read →

Prerequisites

What you need before starting this course.

Before You Begin:
  • No prior AI experience required
  • A free OpenAI account (helpful but not required to follow along)
  • A web browser or the ChatGPT mobile app
  • For the API lesson: basic familiarity with Python or JavaScript