Advanced Prompt Hacking



Dive into advanced prompt hacking and learn how to identify, exploit, and mitigate vulnerabilities in Large Language Models (LLMs). From Jailbreak attacks to Prompt Injection and Cognitive Hacking, this course equips you with cutting-edge techniques to stay ahead in the evolving field of AI security.

What You'll Learn
By completing this course, you'll be able to:
- Attack Techniques: Master key prompt hacking methods including Simple Instruction, Context Switching, and Cognitive attacks
- Practical Exploitation: Learn to craft sophisticated prompts that expose and exploit vulnerabilities in Large Language Models
- Hands-on Testing: Evaluate attack effectiveness through guided exercises and real-world testing scenarios
- Defense Implementation: Design and deploy defenses against advanced threats like Virtualization and Context Overflow attacks
- Research Applications: Apply cutting-edge research findings to strengthen AI system security and attack resilience
Course Overview
The Advanced Prompt Hacking Course is designed for AI enthusiasts, developers, and cybersecurity professionals looking to master prompt exploitation techniques and improve AI system security. This course explores a wide array of vulnerabilities in LLMs, such as instruction suppression, context switching, and cognitive hacking.
Through hands-on assignments, quizzes, and real-world applications, you’ll gain the skills to evaluate AI weaknesses and implement effective solutions to mitigate risks. Whether you aim to advance your career, protect your AI systems, or simply deepen your understanding of LLM vulnerabilities, this course is your comprehensive guide to mastering prompt hacking.
Skills You'll Gain
- Advanced Prompting: Master sophisticated prompt manipulation techniques to effectively control and direct AI system outputs.
- LLM Security: Learn to identify, assess and exploit vulnerabilities across major language models including ChatGPT and GPT-4.
- Prompt Defense: Develop robust defensive strategies and architectures to protect AI systems from prompt-based attacks.
- Cognitive Hacking: Understand psychological manipulation techniques in AI interactions and implement countermeasures.
- Security Implementation: Apply practical security solutions to strengthen AI systems against prompt hacking and other emerging threats.
Who Should Enroll?
- Cybersecurity Professionals: Learn advanced techniques to protect AI systems from exploitation.
- Developers: Understand vulnerabilities in LLMs to create safer applications.
- AI Enthusiasts: Explore cutting-edge hacking methods and their implications.
- Researchers: Dive into the latest developments in AI vulnerability assessment.
Course Outline
Fundamentals of Prompt Hacking
Simple Instruction Attacks
Compound Instruction Attacks
Refusal Suppression Attacks
Distractor Instruction Attacks
Project & Quiz
Contextual Hacking
Context Switching Attacks
Separator Attacks
Context Termination Attacks
Project & Quiz
Cognitive Hacking & Few-Shot Attacks
Few-Shot Attacks
Cognitive Hacking Techniques
Virtualization Attacks
Project & Quiz
Miscellaneous Attacks
Context Overflow Attacks
Recursive Attacks
Project & Quiz
Conclusion
Key Takeaways
Certificate of Completion
Course Format
- Duration: 3 Days (self-paced). Bite-sized video lessons designed for busy learners, supplemented with quizzes and exercises.
- Materials: Engaging video content, interactive quizzes, and hands-on assignments.
- Access: Included with a Learn Prompting Plus subscription giving you access to our course library including this course (15 courses in total). Plus members also get instant certificates of completion for every course, ready to share on LinkedIn, Twitter, or anywhere you want to showcase your new skills.
Meet Your Instructor

Sander Schulhoff
Founder & CEO, Learn Prompting
Sander Schulhoff is the Founder of Learn Prompting and an ML Researcher at the University of Maryland. He created the first open-source Prompt Engineering guide, which reached 3 million people and taught them to use tools like ChatGPT. Sander also led a team behind Prompt Report, the most comprehensive study of prompting ever done. This 76-page survey, co-authored with researchers from the University of Maryland, OpenAI, Microsoft, Google, Princeton, Stanford, and other leading institutions, analyzed 1,500+ academic papers and covered 200+ prompting techniques.
Why Choose This Course?
- Comprehensive Content: Master advanced techniques including prompt injection, jailbreaking, data extraction, and defensive countermeasures through detailed curriculum.
- Hands-On Practice: Work through real security incidents, conduct vulnerability assessments, and implement defense strategies in practical lab exercises.
- Expert Instructors: Learn directly from leading AI security researchers and practitioners with decades of combined experience protecting enterprise AI systems.
- Career Advancement: Develop in-demand skills for roles in AI security, gaining expertise that sets you apart in the rapidly growing field of LLM security.
Earn a Certifiate of Completion
By upgrading to Learn Prompting Plus, you automatically receive a certificate of completion for every course you complete. These certificates can easily be shared on LinkedIn, Twitter, or any other social platform to showcase your new skillset.
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Master the art of prompt hacking and stay ahead in the field of AI security. Whether for personal growth or professional advancement, this course provides the tools to understand, exploit, and secure LLM vulnerabilities.
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