Understanding ChatGPT
DataCamp
Last updated August 16, 2026
Understanding ChatGPT is DataCamp's non-coding course on prompting OpenAI's ChatGPT well and turning that into business value. No prior knowledge is assumed. The first half focuses on prompting: the best practices for writing clear, interpretable requests so you get the highest-quality, most relevant responses. The second half works through common uses such as summarizing text, explaining complex ideas, drafting marketing content, and generating and explaining code — and gives you a framework for spotting new situations where ChatGPT could help. It also covers the tool's capabilities and limitations and the legal and ethical points to keep in mind. It is a conceptual course. You can sample the opening chapter before subscribing; the full course and its Statement of Accomplishment are part of DataCamp Premium.
What you'll learn
- What ChatGPT is, and its capabilities and limitations
- Best practices for effective prompts
- Common business use cases (summarizing, explaining, drafting, coding help)
- A framework for identifying new use cases
- Using ChatGPT responsibly
- Legal and ethical considerations
Frequently asked questions about Understanding ChatGPT
Who is Understanding ChatGPT for?
Professionals who want to move from casual ChatGPT use to reliable, business-relevant results.
Is Understanding ChatGPT free?
No — Understanding ChatGPT is a paid course. The opening chapter is free to sample; the full course and its Statement of Accomplishment need DataCamp Premium.
What are the prerequisites for Understanding ChatGPT?
None.
Does Understanding ChatGPT offer a certificate?
Yes. DataCamp Statement of Accomplishment on completion (requires DataCamp Premium).
Why we suggest this course
A good fit for professionals who want to move from casual use to getting reliable, useful results from ChatGPT. It spends real time on prompting technique and on a framework for finding your own use cases, which is what turns the tool from a novelty into a workflow, and it is honest about limitations and the legal and ethical considerations.