AI Prompts for Course Creators

Design a complete online course outline on this topic:

Topic: [what your course teaches]
Target student: [who it's for and their current skill level]
Transformation promise: [what they'll be able to do after finishing]
Course format: [self-paced video / live cohort / workshop / email course]
Approximate length: [total hours or number of lessons]
My credibility on this topic: [your real experience, only what is true]

Produce:
1. Course title: 5 options, from clear and descriptive to more compelling.
2. One-sentence positioning statement (who it's for and the outcome).
3. Module breakdown (4 to 8 modules). For each module:
   - Module title (outcome-focused, not generic)
   - One-sentence learning outcome ("By the end, the student can...")
   - 3 to 6 lessons with a short title each
   - One practical exercise or assignment
4. A suggested learning sequence and why it's ordered that way.
5. 3 topics to leave OUT to keep the course focused.

Rules:
- Use only what I provided. If a section needs information I did not give (specific tools, my results, prerequisites), insert [to confirm] rather than inventing it.
- Do not invent statistics, student numbers, or outcome claims.
- Keep module titles concrete and tied to a skill the student gains.

Write a teaching script for one course lesson:

Course: [course name]
Lesson title: [this lesson's title]
Where it fits: [which module, and what the student already learned before this]
Learning objective: [the one thing they should be able to do after this lesson]
Key points to teach: [list 2 to 5 points]
Lesson length: [target minutes]
Teaching style: [conversational / structured / demonstration-based]

Structure the script as:
1. Hook (20 to 30 seconds): why this lesson matters and what they'll be able to do by the end. No "in this lesson we will" filler.
2. Context: connect it to the previous lesson and the bigger outcome.
3. Teaching body: cover each key point with a plain explanation, one concrete example, and a "common mistake to avoid" note.
4. Practice cue: tell the student exactly what to do or try before the next lesson.
5. Recap: the single most important takeaway in one or two sentences.
6. Bridge: one line teasing the next lesson.

Write it to be spoken aloud, in first person, at a natural pace.
Mark any place I need to insert a demo, screen-share, or personal example as [SHOW: ...].
Use only facts and examples I provided. Where a specific number or result is needed, write [to confirm] instead of guessing.

Write sales page copy for my online course:

Course name: [name]
Who it's for: [specific audience and their situation]
The problem they have now: [the pain or gap]
Transformation: [where they'll be after the course]
What's inside: [modules, lessons, bonuses, community, list what actually exists]
Price: [price and any payment plan]
Format and time commitment: [self-paced / cohort, hours per week]
My relevant background: [only what is true]

Write these sections:
1. Headline (5 options): the outcome, stated plainly. No "unlock", "supercharge", or "game-changer".
2. Subheadline: who it's for and how it works, in one or two lines.
3. The problem: describe their current situation so they feel understood (2 short paragraphs).
4. The offer: what the course is and how it solves the problem.
5. What you'll learn: a bulleted outcome list (one line per module).
6. What's included: concrete deliverables (lessons, worksheets, community, etc.).
7. Who this is for / who it's not for: two short lists.
8. FAQ: 5 real objections with honest answers.
9. Call to action: clear, specific button text and a one-line reason to start now.

Rules:
- Use only the facts I gave you. If you need a testimonial, result, or number I did not provide, insert [to confirm] and never fabricate one.
- No fake urgency, no invented student counts, no made-up statistics.
- Confident and concrete, zero hype.

I'm turning existing material into a structured course. Here is the source:

[Paste your PDF text, transcript, book chapter, notes, or workshop material]

Course goal: [what students should be able to do afterward]
Target student: [who it's for and their level]
Preferred length: [number of modules or total hours]

Do the following:
1. Summarize the core ideas in the source in 5 to 8 bullet points.
2. Identify the natural teaching sequence hidden in the material.
3. Reorganize it into a module-by-module course outline. For each module:
   - Title and one-sentence outcome
   - The lessons it contains
   - Which part of the source each lesson draws from (quote a short phrase so I can find it)
4. Flag gaps: topics the course needs but the source does not cover, marked as [gap, I need to add this].
5. Flag anything in the source that is outdated, unclear, or unsupported, so I can review it.

Rules:
- Build the outline only from the material I pasted. Do not add facts, examples, or claims that are not in the source.
- If something is ambiguous, say so instead of guessing.

Write learning objectives for a course module:

Course: [name]
Module: [module title]
Target student level: [beginner / intermediate / advanced]
What this module teaches: [2 to 5 key skills or concepts]
How students will apply it: [where they use this skill afterward]

Produce:
1. One overarching module outcome ("By the end of this module, students can...").
2. 4 to 6 specific, measurable learning objectives. Each must:
   - Start with an action verb (build, calculate, diagnose, write, compare, decide)
   - Describe an observable result, not "understand" or "know about"
   - Be something I could actually test with a quiz or assignment
3. For each objective, note the level of thinking it targets (recall, apply, analyze, or create).
4. One suggested assessment method per objective (quiz question, exercise, project, etc.).

Keep objectives concrete and tied to what the student can do. Use only the scope I described. If an objective would need content I did not mention, mark it [to confirm].

Create quiz and assessment questions for a lesson or module:

Course: [name]
Lesson or module: [title]
Learning objectives being tested: [paste the objectives or key points]
Student level: [beginner / intermediate / advanced]
Total number of questions: [how many]
Question types wanted: [multiple choice / true-false / short answer / scenario]

For each question, provide:
- The question text
- Answer options (for multiple choice, 4 options with only one clearly correct)
- The correct answer
- A one-sentence explanation of why it's correct (for the answer key)
- Which learning objective it tests

Requirements:
- Test understanding and application, not just memorization. Include at least [number of scenario questions] scenario or "what would you do" questions.
- Make wrong answers plausible, not obviously silly.
- Base every question only on what the lesson actually teaches. Do not test material I did not list.
- Flag any question where the correct answer depends on a fact I should double-check as [verify].

Then give me a short answer key summarizing the correct answers.

Create workbook content for a lesson:

Course: [name]
Lesson: [title]
Learning outcome: [what the student should be able to do]
Skill level: [beginner / intermediate / advanced]
Worksheet type: [reflection / step-by-step exercise / template to fill in / action plan / checklist]

Produce a printable worksheet with:
1. A short intro (2 to 3 sentences) restating what they'll practice and why.
2. The main exercise, broken into clear numbered steps or prompts, with space for the student to write their own answers (use [blank] or fill-in lines).
3. At least one worked example so they see what a good answer looks like. Use only an example consistent with what I taught; if you need specifics I didn't give, mark them [to confirm].
4. A short self-check at the end (3 to 5 questions the student answers to know they did it right).
5. One "next step" prompting them to apply this outside the course.

Keep instructions plain and specific. Assume the student is doing this alone, without me there to clarify.

Create a slide deck outline for one course lesson:

Course: [name]
Lesson title: [title]
Learning objective: [the outcome for this lesson]
Key points: [list the points to cover]
Lesson length: [target minutes]
Slide style: [minimal text / detailed / visual-heavy]

For each slide, provide:
- Slide number and title
- The single idea that slide communicates (one slide, one idea)
- The on-slide text (keep it short: a headline plus 2 to 4 bullets max)
- Speaker notes: what I say out loud while this slide is up (2 to 4 sentences)
- A visual suggestion (diagram, screenshot, example, chart) where it helps

Include:
- A title slide and an agenda or outcome slide at the start
- A recap slide and a "your task now" slide at the end

Rules:
- One idea per slide. Break dense points into multiple slides.
- Put detail in the speaker notes, not on the slide.
- Use only content I provided. Mark any missing specifics as [to confirm] rather than inventing them.

Write a launch email sequence for my online course:

Course name: [name]
Audience: [who's on my list and why they signed up]
The problem the course solves: [pain point]
Transformation: [outcome]
Price and any offer: [price, discount, deadline, bonus, only real ones]
Cart open and close dates: [dates]
My tone: [friendly / direct / expert]

Write a 5-email sequence:
1. Announce (cart opens): what the course is, who it's for, why now.
2. Teach: deliver one genuinely useful tip or lesson, then connect it to the course.
3. Objections: address the top 3 reasons someone hesitates, honestly.
4. Proof or story: a relevant story or case. Use ONLY a result I provide; if I give none, write [insert real example or remove this section].
5. Last call (cart closes): the deadline, a quick recap of what they get, clear CTA.

For each email give me:
- 2 subject line options
- Preview text
- The body (150 to 300 words, one clear CTA)

Rules:
- No fake countdowns, no invented testimonials, no made-up student numbers or statistics.
- If a claim needs a number or proof I didn't give, insert [to confirm] and flag it.
- Sound like a person emailing their audience, not a corporate broadcast.

Help me onboard and engage students in my course:

Course name: [name]
Platform: [where the course and community live]
What students should do first: [first lesson, intro post, setup steps]
Community space: [Circle / Discord / Slack / Facebook group / comments]
Tone: [warm / professional / high-energy]

Produce:
1. A welcome message for new students:
   - What they just joined and the outcome ahead
   - The exact first 3 steps to take
   - Where to go for help
2. An "introduce yourself" prompt for the community that gets real replies (give people a simple structure to follow).
3. 7 community discussion prompts tied to the course lessons, each designed to get students to share their own work or answer.
4. A short check-in message to re-engage students who haven't logged in for a week (encouraging, not guilt-trippy).
5. A "you finished a module" congratulations message with a nudge to keep going.

Keep everything specific to what the student actually does in my course. Use [to confirm] for any detail I did not give (links, dates, names).

Generate titles and opening hooks for my course videos:

Course: [name]
Lesson topic: [what this video covers]
Learning outcome: [what the student can do after]
Audience: [who they are and their level]

Produce:
1. 8 lesson title options. Mix:
   - Plain and descriptive ("How to [do the thing]")
   - Outcome-based ("[Result] in [timeframe or steps]")
   - Curiosity-based but honest (no clickbait the lesson can't deliver)
   Keep each under 60 characters.
2. For the strongest 3 titles, write a 15 to 25 second opening hook that:
   - Names the specific problem or result up front
   - Tells the student exactly what they'll be able to do by the end
   - Avoids "hey everyone, in this video" intros
3. One "curiosity gap" opening line I could use in a course preview or ad.

Rules:
- Every title must match what the lesson actually teaches. Do not promise results the content doesn't cover.
- Use only the topic and outcome I provided.

Turn one course lesson into social content that markets the course:

Lesson content: [paste the lesson, script, or key points]
Course name: [name]
Who I want to reach: [target audience]
Platforms: [LinkedIn / Instagram / X / TikTok / YouTube Shorts]
My tone: [educational / personal / direct]

From this one lesson, create:
1. A LinkedIn post (150 to 220 words): one useful takeaway, a short personal framing, a soft mention of the course at the end.
2. An X/Twitter thread (6 to 9 posts): hook, the core lesson broken into steps, a closing line pointing to the course.
3. An Instagram carousel (up to 8 slides): describe each slide's text, including a hook slide, teaching slides, and one CTA slide.
4. A 30 to 45 second short-video script (Reels/TikTok/Shorts): fast hook, one insight, one CTA.
5. 3 standalone one-line tips pulled from the lesson.

Rules:
- Teach something genuinely useful in each piece so it stands alone, even for people who never buy.
- Use only what's in the lesson I pasted. Do not invent stats, results, or examples.
- Mention the course naturally at the end, not in every line.
- No hype words ("unlock", "supercharge", "game-changer").