AI is easily one of the most revolutionary technologies for our workplaces that has emerged in decades. However, many IT workers lack the knowledge and skills necessary to realize its full potential. Only 12% of IT workers are capable of effective prompt engineering, which involves creating clear, actionable instructions that AI systems can correctly interpret and use to carry out the requested task, despite 81% of workers believing they are well-versed with AI. 

72% of IT executives recognize this skill deficiency and agree that these talent gaps will need to be filled in order to make sure their company stays competitive. There is currently a 50% hiring gap between qualified workers and open AI positions as a result of this demand, demonstrating an attractive market for those with AI skills. 

Thankfully, workers can complete online certification programs to build their comfortability with prompt engineering. These courses offer hands-on instruction on the uses for AI in a variety of domains, such as marketing, financial management, and Excel. There is a lot to be taught during these courses, such as different variations of prompt engineering. This includes chain-of-thought, chain-of-symbol, AI prompt engineering, and even prompt engineering specifically designed for images and videos.