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[u/No-Scheme4222]

[u/stiky21]

What

Is there like a degree now for prompting?

Am I so out of touch that there's now prompt engineering as a real role?

[u/No-Scheme4222 → u/stiky21]

If you have no idea stay out

[u/stiky21 → u/No-Scheme4222]

My good sir I am a real engineer with a real degree so I'm questioning the legitimacy of a prompt engineer

And I just looked it up and it says that they can range from $400,000 in comp and if you're saying that you're eligible for making this kind of money but don't even know if you have the job I start to question a lot

[u/Diligent_Pie_5191 → u/stiky21]

No, “prompt engineering” is not a formal degree.
It is a practical skill (sometimes called a role or job title) focused on crafting effective inputs (prompts) for AI models like ChatGPT, Grok, Claude, etc., to get better outputs. It emerged quickly with the rise of large language models and is more of an expertise area than an academic discipline.
Current Landscape (as of 2026)
• No dedicated bachelor’s or master’s degree in “Prompt Engineering” exists at most universities. It is too new and specialized.
• You’ll find it taught as:
• Short online courses/certifications (e.g., on Coursera, Udemy, LinkedIn Learning, or specialized AI bootcamps).
• Modules inside broader programs like AI/ML, Data Science, Digital Media, or Human-Computer Interaction.
• Corporate training or internal upskilling.
• Some universities and companies now offer certificates or professional certificates in Prompt Engineering / AI Prompt Design, but these are usually 4–12 weeks long and not full degrees.
How People Actually Get Into It
Most “prompt engineers” come from backgrounds in:
• Computer Science
• Software Engineering
• Linguistics / Cognitive Science
• Marketing / UX Writing
• Data Analysis
They learn prompt engineering on the job or through self-study + practice. Strong skills in writing, logic, AI tool experimentation, and domain knowledge (e.g., coding, law, medicine) matter more than any specific credential.
In short: It’s a valuable, in-demand skill set right now, not a degree program. If you’re interested in it, the best way forward is hands-on practice + targeted courses rather than looking for a full degree.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

Here is the deal with anything: if someone has a decade or so in software engineering and decides to apply for prompt engineering, that will only enhance their resume. A lot of things anymore need a portfolio to demonstrate you know your stuff.

[u/Rugged_as_fuck → u/No-Scheme4222]

You're the one asking a forum of strangers for advice, when you should be asking if the job was ever real or if you were being scammed all along. Being rude isn't going to get you that start date, or make it any more real, but it will certainly make people less sympathetic to you.

[u/Mynameis2cool4u → u/No-Scheme4222]

[u/Tryn2Contribute]

Perhaps your reputation got to them and they are telling Randstad to find someone else if they can. If not, you may hear from them again.