Market Opportunity
'Prompt Engineer' roles pay $100k–300k. Professionals from all backgrounds want to pivot into this new career. A bootcamp teaching prompt engineering methodology, building a portfolio of prompt systems, and navigating the AI job market serves a gold-rush-level demand.
The Idea
Create 'Become an AI Prompt Engineer' bootcamp. 6-week intensive: prompt engineering fundamentals, chain-of-thought and advanced techniques, building prompt libraries and systems, AI safety and ethics, portfolio projects (3 real-world prompt systems), and job search strategy for AI roles. Price $1,500–3,000.
Key to Success
- Teach METHODOLOGY, not just prompt examples — employers want problem-solvers who can design prompt systems
- Portfolio is critical — students build 3 substantial prompt systems (customer service bot, content generator, data analyzer)
- Partner with AI companies hiring prompt engineers — direct pipeline to employers justifies premium pricing
AI Tools to Leverage: ChatGPT, Claude, Notion, Zoom, LinkedIn