Start strong with AI by learning how to talk to it clearly. In Beginner Prompting, Amelia Roberts teaches simple, repeatable techniques to get useful results without jargon. You’ll learn a few core patterns—set the role and goal, give clear context and constraints, and ask for the exact format you need. We’ll practice turning vague asks into crisp prompts that produce reliable drafts, summaries, ideas, and step-by-step plans.
Then we’ll make it practical. You’ll see quick workflows for everyday tasks—email polish, meeting notes, outlines, and data-friendly tables—plus easy ways to iterate: refine, add examples, and verify facts. We’ll also cover lightweight safety: what not to paste in, how to sanity-check answers, and when to say where AI helped. By the end, you’ll have a small toolkit you can reuse anywhere you prompt.
Course Outline ( Free Preview)
Module 01 - Introduction
In this course, Amelia Roberts introduces the fundamentals of crafting effective AI prompts by exploring the four key ingredients that make a prompt successful. Students will learn to identify and differentiate between the five major types of prompts, enabling them to write clear and purposeful prompts tailored to various use cases. The course also emphasizes evaluating and refining prompts to achieve better outcomes, setting a strong foundation for understanding the importance of prompts in AI interactions.
Module 02 - What is a Prompt and Why is it Important?
In this module, Amelia explains the concept of a prompt as the set of instructions given to a generative AI tool, emphasizing its role in shaping the output. She highlights the importance of clear and precise prompting to achieve accurate, relevant, and useful results, which ultimately enhances productivity and reduces frustration. This foundational understanding prepares students for the next module, where they will learn the key components of crafting effective prompts.
Module 03 - The 4 Ingredients of a Good Prompt7 min.
In this module, Amelia explains the four essential ingredients for crafting effective prompts when using generative AI: goal, context, expectations, and an optional knowledge source. She emphasizes the importance of clearly defining the goal, providing relevant background information, specifying desired output format and tone, and optionally citing reliable references to improve response accuracy. By combining these elements, students will learn how to create detailed prompts that guide AI tools to generate precise and tailored results.
Module 04 - The 5 Key Prompt Types19 min.
In this module, Amelia introduces the five key types of prompts used in generative AI tools, highlighting their distinct purposes and applications. Students will learn how to effectively utilize create, edit, ask, catch up, and understand prompts to enhance creativity, improve existing content, gather insights, summarize information, and analyze data. This foundational knowledge aims to broaden learners’ skills beyond common prompt usage, enabling more versatile and effective interactions with AI technology.
Module 05 - Common Prompting Pitfalls3 min.
In this module, the instructor explores common pitfalls in prompt writing that can lead to unclear or undesired outputs from generative AI tools. Key issues include vague prompts, neglecting to specify the audience, and overloading prompts with too much information, each of which can cause confusion or incomplete results. The module emphasizes practical strategies to avoid these mistakes, such as adding context, defining the audience, and breaking complex tasks into smaller steps to improve AI response quality.
Module 06 - Class Wrap Up0 min.
Congratulations on completing the course! You now have the foundational knowledge you need to get a strong start with prompting in your AI platform of choice!
Amelia Roberts has a Master's in Education and spent 10 years teaching grades K-12 before joining the Pragmatic Works Training Team. Her goal at Pragmatic Works is to provide energetic and engaging training that builds up your confidence in various programs. Her outside hobbies include coaching a dance team, reading, and experiencing life with her son.
