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Course Overview
This half day, hands on session gets learners straight into solving a real work problem using xAI's Grok. After a short refresher on prompting basics and what makes Grok different, small teams pick a task that has been slowing them down, build and test prompts against it, and walk out with a working solution.
Who Should Attend
- Professionals who have some familiarity with Grok, whether from prior use or a prior AI fundamentals course
- Anyone who wants dedicated, hands on time to apply Grok to a real problem
Course Objectives
- Recall core prompt types used in Grok, including instruction, question, role based, and contextual prompts
- Write and test prompts that take advantage of Grok's tone and personality
- Turn a vague prompt into a strong, specific one
- Work with a team to design and present a Grok supported solution
- Reflect on basic ethical considerations, such as bias and misinformation
Course Outline
Welcome & Quick Prompting Recap
- What makes a good prompt in Grok
- Quick refresher on prompt types: instruction, question, role based, contextual, creative
- What makes Grok different, including its tone, personality, and integration with X
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 using Grok
Prompt Design & Testing
- Build a first draft prompt
- Test the prompt in Grok 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