Prompt engineering is rapidly becoming one of the most sought-after skills in today’s AI-driven world. From startups to global enterprises, there’s growing demand for those who know how to communicate effectively with AI systems. The best part? You can learn it completely for free.

Here’s your curated and updated guide to getting started in 2025.

YouTube Channels

YouTube remains one of the richest free learning platforms — perfect for staying up to date in the fast-moving world of AI. Here are some high-value channels worth subscribing to:

• AI Explained

  Breaks down complex AI concepts and news in a digestible way. Not always prompt-specific but great for context and emerging trends.

• Matt Wolfe

  Covers the latest AI tools, prompt techniques, and practical workflows in an easy-to-follow format. Especially useful for creators and tech-curious learners.

• Fireship

  Known for high-quality explainers, this channel has started covering prompt engineering and LLMs from a developer-friendly perspective.

• Two Minute Papers

  Academic-heavy but extremely insightful — helps you stay aware of cutting-edge AI research, including prompt-related breakthroughs.

Newsletters

Newsletters help you stay in the loop with minimal effort. These are great ones to follow in 2025:

• Ben’s Bites

  A daily AI roundup that often includes prompt engineering news, use cases, and tools.

• The Rundown AI

  Short and actionable daily digest, covering the latest in AI with frequent prompt-related insights and tool breakdowns.

Free Online Courses

Structured learning paths help build strong foundations. These are some of the best:

• LearnPrompting.org

  Still the #1 free resource for learning prompt engineering from beginner to advanced levels. Includes hands-on exercises, theory, and real-world examples.

• DeepLearning.AI – ChatGPT Prompt Engineering for Developers (Free)

  A popular course by OpenAI and Andrew Ng. Quick and powerful — highly recommended.

• [edX / Coursera (Audit Free)]

  Platforms like edX and Coursera offer broader AI courses (some with prompt modules), including programs from Stanford, MIT, and Google.

Additional Free Resources

• GitHub: Search for repositories tagged prompt-engineering, awesome-prompts, or LLM-experiments. Great for exploring how others write and test prompts.

• Reddit (r/PromptEngineering, r/ChatGPTPro, r/Artificial): Find real use cases, discussions, and ideas.

• Discord & Slack: Communities offer mentorship, discussions, and peer reviews.

Prompt engineering in 2025 is accessible, exciting, and evolving fast. With these free resources, you’re equipped to dive in — whether you’re aiming for a career pivot or simply want to unlock the full power of AI.

Happy Prompting!

– The PromptHired Team