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Course Overview
This half day, hands on session gets learners straight into solving a real work problem using OpenAI's ChatGPT. After a short refresher on prompting basics, small teams pick a task that has been slowing them down, build and test prompts against it, and walk out with a working solution along with a clear sense of how they got there.
Who Should Attend
- Professionals who have some familiarity with ChatGPT, whether from prior use or a prior AI fundamentals course
- Anyone who wants dedicated, hands on time to apply ChatGPT to a real problem
Course Objectives
- Recall core prompt types used in ChatGPT, including instruction, question, role, context, and refinement prompts
- Write and test prompts that solve a specific, real workplace task
- Review ChatGPT's output with a critical eye and improve it through iteration
- Work with a team to design and present an AI supported solution
- Recognize basic ethical considerations, such as privacy and accuracy, when using ChatGPT at work
Course Outline
Welcome & Quick Prompting Recap
- What a prompt is and why wording matters
- Quick refresher on prompt types: instruction, question, role, context, refinement
- Examples of strong prompts versus weak prompts in ChatGPT
Kickoff & Prompt-a-Thon Instructions
- Review the Prompt-a-Thon flow and what teams will deliver
- Team roles and expectations
- How to test and iterate prompts in a focused way
Team Brainstorming
- Identify a few tasks or workflows that take time or create friction
- Pick one problem to solve with ChatGPT
Prompt Design & Testing
- Build a first draft prompt
- Test the prompt in ChatGPT and review the output
- Try new versions and capture the strongest examples
Team Review & Selection
- Share the best prompt versions within the group
- Agree on the example that tells the clearest story
Team Presentations & Wrap-Up
- Present the problem, the prompt approach, and the result
- Peer and instructor feedback
- Key takeaways and next steps