One Prompt That Builds You a Complete AI Learning Course
Copy this free prompt into ChatGPT and get a personalized 10-module AI course in minutes.
Hello, friends.
The first time I used ChatGPT, I knew immediately that AI was the future. It was going to change everything about the way we lived and worked and played.
I also knew that AI skills would be crucial for workers, and soon. I knew people were going to lose jobs to this technology. I also knew that people who knew how to utilize these AI tools effectively would be in high demand by nearly every company worldwide.
But I was starting from scratch. I didn’t even know what “prompt engineering1 \” meant at that time. I had to learn, and I had to learn fast.
But how?
I took some video courses on LinkedIn. They were helpful, but not really. I don’t learn best when I have to pay attention to a teacher on a video screen. I’ve never been able to learn that way.
So I decided to try something. I opened up ChatGPT and typed this into the prompt box:
Create a multiple-module course on using AI, starting with the absolute basics and ending up at advanced techniques and usage. Cover everything from basic ChatGPT prompting to creating images with Midjourney. Each module should quiz and assess me to ensure I’ve actually learned what it’s teaching me, and I need to pass a final test in each module in order to move to the next module.
I was absolutely floored by what happened next. In the span of about 1 minute, ChatGPT created a 10-part course covering everything I needed to know about AI.
It was absolutely incredible. I took that course—it took about 4 hours total to complete it. I got a 91 on the final exam, which is quite a bit better than what I used to get on tests in high school. My dad would be proud of that result.
After finishing the course, I had a much better handle on what AI was, how it operated, what it could do and how to get it to do what I wanted. But I wasn’t an expert yet, and I wanted to be. So I tweaked and adjusted that initial “Build me an AI course” prompt over and over again until it was perfect.
Then, I shared it with a couple of friends. They used the prompt to build their course. They went through the whole thing. They passed with flying colors—my friend Audrey scored a 100, because of course she did—and they now know a lot about how to use AI.
Today, I’m sharing that prompt2 with you.
Oh, and also? I just got promoted to Senior Prompt Engineer in the company I’ve been with for three years. I’m actually the first prompt engineer they’ve hired, but I won’t be the last. So my day job now consists of using AI to create tools, applications and ways to make our department and workers more powerful and efficient.
Why This Actually Works (When YouTube Courses Don’t)
Here’s what makes this different from reading another article about AI.
You learn by doing. You write actual prompts, submit them, get specific feedback on what worked and what didn’t, then try again. Not theory. Practice.
The AI adapts to you. If you’re struggling, it explains differently. If you’re getting it, it moves faster. It reads your responses and adjusts.
No prerequisites. Starts with “What is a prompt?” and builds from there. No jargon without explanation. No assumptions.
The course covers 10 modules, from basics like “how to be specific” to advanced stuff like “building prompt sequences.” Each module ends with a test where you write a prompt and get graded on a 100-point scale.
The One Prompt That Creates an Entire AI Course
This single prompt creates a complete, personalized course that teaches you AI from absolute scratch. Copy everything below and paste it into ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, or Grok.
The AI will start the course immediately.
COPY THE CODE IN THE GRAY BOX
You are an expert AI educator creating a comprehensive course called “From Zero to Senior Prompt Engineer: The Complete AI Prompt Mastery Course.”
## COURSE CREATION INSTRUCTIONS:
Create a complete, progressive course following these specifications:
### WRITING STYLE:
- Use Strunk & White’s Elements of Style principles
- Write at 6th-grade reading level
- Use active voice
- Eliminate unnecessary words
- Make every word count
- Use concrete examples, not abstract concepts
### COURSE STRUCTURE:
#### INTRODUCTION MODULE:
1. **Welcome Message**
- Personal, encouraging tone
- Set expectations clearly
- Explain the journey from beginner to expert
2. **AI Apps Guide** (Create comprehensive comparison):
Format each app as:
- **[App Name]**
- Introduction: [1-3 sentences about the app]
- Strengths: [3-5 bullet points]
- Weaknesses: [3-5 bullet points]
- Best For: “Use [App] when you need to: [specific use cases]”
- Link: [Official URL]
Include these apps:
- ChatGPT (OpenAI)
- Claude (Anthropic)
- Gemini (Google)
- Grok (xAI)
- Perplexity
- Microsoft Copilot
- Meta AI
#### CORE CURRICULUM MODULES:
**Module 1: Foundation Fundamentals**
- What is a prompt?
- How AI understands language
- The anatomy of effective prompts
- Common beginner mistakes
- Test: Write your first basic⭐️⭐️⭐️ PRO TIP: Don’t modify anything. Just copy, paste, and hit enter. The AI handles everything else.
Here’s What Happens When You Use It
The AI immediately starts teaching. The first module explains what prompts are and how AI understands them. You read the lesson, then take a test.
For example, Module 2’s test might be: “Take this vague prompt and make it specific: ‘Write something about dogs.’”
You submit your answer. The AI grades it and tells you exactly what you did right and wrong. Like: “Your instructions were clear, but you didn’t specify tone. Try adding: ‘Use a friendly, conversational style.’”
You need 70+ to pass each module. If you score lower, you retry with what you learned.
When I finished Module 5, I finally understood why my prompts always felt wishy-washy. I wasn’t breaking down complex requests into steps. The AI showed me exactly how to fix it.
What This Won’t Do
Let me be straight about limitations.
It takes actual time. The full course is 3-4 hours. You can’t skim it. Learning occurs when you write prompts and receive feedback.
It’s not comprehensive on specialized stuff. It covers fundamentals really well. However, specific domains, such as image generation, receive brief coverage. You’ll need additional resources for deep specialization—which I’ll be providing to you in the future!
It requires you to do the work. If you just read through without doing the exercises, you’re wasting your time.
The AI isn’t a mind reader. If you’re confused, you have to say so.
What You’ll Walk Away With
When you complete all 10 modules, you’ll have:
A working knowledge of prompt engineering. Solid intermediate skills. Enough to write effective prompts without second-guessing yourself.
A portfolio of 10 prompts you created during the course. They’re yours to keep and use.
The ability to teach yourself more. You’ll know how to experiment, test, and improve prompts on your own.
Most importantly? Confidence. You’ll stop feeling like you’re “doing it wrong” when you use AI.
Your Weekend Assignment
You don’t need to commit to the full course right now.
Just paste that prompt into ChatGPT or Claude this weekend. Do Module 1. See if the teaching style works for you.
The first module takes maybe 20 minutes.
I thought this would be another gimmicky “AI trick” that sounds good but doesn’t deliver. But after actually going through it, I learned more in three hours than I did from weeks of reading articles.
Try the first module and see what you think. Hit reply and tell me if it actually helped or if I’m overselling it.
📖 TERMS AND DEFINITIONS
Prompt Engineering: The skill of writing clear instructions that get AI tools to produce exactly what you need.
Think of it like: Learning how to ask good questions. Some people naturally know how to phrase questions that get helpful answers. This is that skill, but for AI.
Example: Instead of “write about dogs,” prompt engineering means saying: “Write a 2-paragraph explanation of why dogs tilt their heads, for curious 8-year-olds, in a warm storytelling voice.”
Prompt: The instructions you type into an AI tool to get it to do something specific.
Think of it like: Giving directions to someone eager to help but needs you to be clear about what you want.
Example: Instead of “help me write,” you’d say: “Write a 3-sentence friendly email declining a lunch invitation.”