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How To Write Prompts for Opus AI Assist

This article explains how to craft prompts that help AI generate accurate training modules and courses.

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Written by Ben Brunken
Updated over a week ago

A great prompt is clear, specific, and tells the AI exactly what you want. Vague prompts lead to generic or off-target content. When building with AI, you can either:

  • Write a prompt from scratch with no extra info, or

  • Add background materials like handbooks, guides, or existing courses for the AI to reference.

Effective Prompt Writing (Step-by-Step)

Step

Ask yourself

Example

1. Define the goal

What should learners be able to do after training?

“After this module, learners will confidently operate the cash register and handle customer transactions.”

2. Name the role or audience

Who is this for?

“Training for new front-of-house team members.”

3. List key skills or topics

What should the training cover?

“Include station setup, customer greeting protocols, and POS basics.”

4. Add special instructions

What format or focus should this training have?

Should it include assessments, videos, role-play, or other specific elements?

“Include at least three knowledge checks using scenario-based questions in this module.”

5. If adding context, explain how to use it

What’s important in your uploaded files?

“Use the attached employee handbook to emphasize customer service and safety policies.”

Example Prompts for Modules and Courses

Below are sample prompts for modules and courses to get you started. Remember, the more specific you can get with your prompt, the more impactful your training will be. Keep your end goal in mind!

Adding context helps the AI create more accurate and relevant training based on your company’s materials.

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Example

New Hire Onboarding

  • Without background materials:

    “Create a New Hire Onboarding module covering brand overview, mission/values, safety basics, and uniform policy. This module is for new team members who are unfamiliar with our brand. After they complete this training, I want them to feel confident beginning their first day of training on the floor.”

  • With background materials:

    “Using the employee handbook, create a New Hire Onboarding module that clearly explains our brand story, company culture, safety procedures, and uniform requirements. Pull exact policy language from the handbook where needed, and include references to specific sections so learners know where to find details later. This module is for new team members who are unfamiliar with our brand. After they complete this training, they should feel confident and prepared for their first day on the floor.”

Role-Based Training

  • Without background materials:

    “Create a training program for a [role] covering station setup, breakdown, key functions, and practice. Include 3 check-ins. After the trainee completes this training, they should be confident working a solo shift on their own.”

  • With background materials:

    “Using this role guide, create training that breaks down each function with practical steps, practice, and assessments. After the trainee completes this training, they should be confident working a solo shift on their own.”

New Store Opening (NSO)

  • Without background materials:

    “Create a pre-opening module with courses on station readiness and assessments. After a trainee completes this module during training, they should be confident running their station with minimal support.”

  • With background materials:

    “Based on this NSO guide, focus on show/tell training moments and create matching assessments. After a trainee completes this module during training, they should be confident running their station with minimal support.”

Just-in-Time Refresher

  • Refresher:

    “Using this course, create a refresher focused on key concepts X and Y with mostly assessment-based screens. While this course was focused on making the team member aware of the information, this refresher is all about ensuring the team member has retained the information. The assessment questions should be application and scenario-based.”

  • Limited Time Offer (LTO) Launch:

    “Using this promo guide, create a course covering what the LTO is, launch date, selling tips, and prep instructions. After completing this training, the learner should know when launch is, what their responsibilities are, and how to reference pertinent material.”

Compliance

  • “Using this policy, create a course where learners understand how to handle X and Y situations.”

Career Progression

  • “Based on this leadership course, create a course helping learners prepare to test into the next position. The trainee should be assessed on whether they are ready to proceed.”

FAQ

What makes a good prompt for AI-generated training?

A good prompt is clear, specific, and includes the goal, audience, key skills, instructions, and any relevant context.

Do I need to provide background materials for every prompt?

No, but adding context—like guides, handbooks, or existing courses—helps the AI generate more accurate, relevant training.

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