Prompt-a-Thon for ChatGPT: From Idea to Solution
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- 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
Who should attend Prompt-a-Thon for ChatGPT: From Idea to Solution Course
- 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
Prerequisites for Prompt-a-Thon for ChatGPT: From Idea to Solution Course
Prompt-a-Thon for ChatGPT: From Idea to Solution Course Outline
- 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
- Quick refresher on prompt types: instruction, question, role, context, refinement
- Examples of strong prompts versus weak prompts in ChatGPT
- Review the Prompt-a-Thon flow and what teams will deliver Team roles and expectations
- Team roles and expectations
- How to test and iterate prompts in a focused way
- Identify a few tasks or workflows that take time or create friction Pick one problem to solve with ChatGPT
- Pick one problem to solve with ChatGPT
- Build a first draft prompt
- Test the prompt in ChatGPT and review the output Try new versions and capture the strongest examples
- Try new versions and capture the strongest examples
- Share the best prompt versions within the group Agree on the example that tells the clearest story
- Agree on the example that tells the clearest story
- Present the problem, the prompt approach, and the result Peer and instructor feedback Key takeaways and next steps
- Peer and instructor feedback
- Key takeaways and next steps
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No AI or coding experience is required. Basic comfort with a computer and common workplace tools is recommended.
This course is designed for professionals from all backgrounds who want to understand and use AI in their daily work.
You’ll learn what ChatGPT is, its strengths and limitations, and core prompting fundamentals including instruction, question, role, context, chain of thought, creative, and refinement prompts, with hands-on guided practice.
The course covers what AI is in plain language, how large language models work, key terminology like tokens and hallucinations, and real workplace use cases such as automation, data analysis, and customer support.
The Prompt-a-Thon is a hands-on session following the core lessons where participants apply prompting techniques learned in the course through practical, interactive exercises with ChatGPT.