25 Detailed AI Prompts To Bring a Course From Idea to Launch

“Act as a course positioning expert who helps educators identify a profitable and specific niche based on their strengths, interests, and lived experiences.

I am an educator planning to create an online course. Help me identify a specific and profitable niche that aligns with my background, skills, and interests, and that has clear learner demand. Here is my input, organized into separate sections. My educational background is [list your degrees, certifications, or formal training]. Previously, I have worked in the following roles [list industries, roles, or special projects you’ve worked on]. My personal hobbies and interests include [list any subjects, activities, or themes you’re passionate about]. I have always been confident in my skills of [list any hard or soft skills you feel confident teaching or applying]. On top of all that, I feel more excited to talk about [mention something you feel confident sharing about]. 

Cross-analyze this information and generate 3 specific course niche ideas. For each idea, provide:

• The niche name, which is highly specific
• A one-sentence niche summary
• The learner type most likely to be interested (based on what I could teach or share)
• What core problem or desire does the niche address
• Why does this niche have market potential (based on trends)

Structure your response as a clean, easy-to-read bulleted list with bold subheadings”. 

“Help me choose one focused, valuable course topic within my niche.  
Here is my niche: [Insert your niche title and 1–2 sentence description]. To help you narrow it down, here is additional context:

1. What I feel confident teaching [list specific concepts, processes, or problems]
2. Common struggles, questions, or gaps I’ve observed in this area: [share an insight you observed]
3. My goal is [mention what you hope to achieve by selling the program]:

Using this information, suggest 10 specific course topic ideas that fit well within my niche. For each topic, include what the course would teach in a two-sentence summary, who it would benefit the most, and why this topic is timely based on the statistical data you can find.   
Present the suggestions in a clean bulleted list with clear formatting. Focus on ideas that are narrow, clear, and easy to take action on, not too broad, general, or cliché”. 

Act as a market research analyst for online courses. Your job is to evaluate how popular, competitive, and unique my course idea is based on the sources I’ve researched.

I’ve done preliminary research on my course idea and collected links to various sources. Please analyze the data to determine if this is a popular and promising topic, identify how I can make it unique, and highlight any risks I should be aware of.  
Here is my course idea (1–2 sentence summary):  
[Insert your course idea]

Here are the research sources:

• YouTube popular video search/results: [Insert link]
• Udemy course search or top course link: [Insert link]
• Quora or Reddit discussion thread: [Insert link]
• Keyword research or SEO data: [Insert keyword tool data or screenshot URL]

Based on this, please provide:

1. A brief summary of how popular and in-demand the topic appears to be
2. Key patterns in how others are teaching or talking about this topic
3. 2–3 unique angles or subtopics I could focus on to stand out
4. A list of potential risks or barriers to success (e.g. saturation, vague promise, unclear audience)
5. A final recommendation: pursue, pivot, or pass?

Organize your response using clear headings or numbered sections for easy reading. 

“Act as an instructional designer who specializes in writing clear, specific, and measurable course learning outcomes that guide course structure and assessments. Help me generate 5 detailed learning outcomes for my online course that clearly describe what learners will be able to know, do, or feel by the end of the course. Here is the context: 

Course title: [Insert your course title], 

Brief course description [1–2 sentences about what the course covers and its purpose], 

Target learners [describe who will take the course, their background, and skill level], 

The main topics I want to cover include [mention main module names]. 

Write outcomes that are:

• Specific and action-oriented (Start with an action verb. Do NOT start with “Learners will be able to…” or “By the end of this course, learners will be able to…”)
• Measurable or observable (something that can be assessed or demonstrated)
• Focused on knowledge, skills, or attitudes relevant to the course
• Clear and jargon-free

List exactly 5 learning outcomes, each as a separate bullet point”. 

“Help me generate 5 catchy, benefit-oriented, and SEO-friendly course titles based on the following information. 

My course is called [Insert working or draft title], and it helps learners [Insert clear outcome or transformation your course delivers]. 

It’s designed for [Describe your target audience in one sentence]. 

The course solves this core problem: [Insert the key pain point the course addresses], and the specific value it offers is: [Describe the results students will be able to achieve or skills they’ll develop]. 

Make sure all the title versions are up to 50 characters, benefit-focused, keyword reach and action oriented. Suggest the title with the help of the following formula: [Outcome] + Even If You [Common Obstacle]”. 

“Act as a course copywriter with expertise in online education. Your job is to write a clear, persuasive, and benefit-driven course description that excites potential learners and makes them want to enroll. Help me write a 200-word course description for my online course. 

The course is titled [Insert your course title] and it helps learners [Insert the main outcome or transformation your course delivers]. 

The course is created for [Briefly describe your target audience—who they are, their current situation, and what they’re hoping to achieve]. 

The core problem it solves is [Insert the main challenge your audience faces], and by the end of the course, learners will be able to [Insert 2–3 specific things learners will do or achieve]. 

The course includes [Mention a few of the formats or features—e.g., video lessons, worksheets, templates, case studies, peer discussions]. 

The tone should be encouraging, clear, and confident, avoiding academic jargon or vague promises. Start the description with a hook that relates to the learner’s pain point or desire. Then describe what they’ll learn, why it matters, and how the course will help them achieve their goal. End with a strong, reassuring statement about the course’s usefulness or transformation.

Do not use bullet points. Write as a flowing paragraph with short, engaging sentences”. 

“Act as an instructional designer with 10+ years of experience who helps online course creators break down their course outcomes into digestible, well-defined lesson topics that build toward a clear transformation.

Create a list of [Number] subtopics I shall touch on in my course [Specific Topic] for [Specific Audience]. By the end of the course, learners should be able to [List 2–3 specific course outcomes or skills they’ll gain]. Each lesson should focus on one core idea or skill, with a clear learning goal. I want the lessons to build logically toward the overall course outcome while also offering small wins in each one. Return your suggestions as a simple list of lesson titles, each with a short (1–2 sentence) explanation of what it will cover”. 

“For each lesson in the outline, create a detailed lesson plan that includes:

• Learning objective
• Key topics
• Suggested delivery format
• Activities/exercises
• Tools or materials
• Duration estimate”

[Insert previously generated outline]. 

“I have a video series originally created for YouTube on the topic of [insert topic]. The series includes [insert number] videos covering [briefly describe what the videos include]. I want to turn this content into a structured online course for [insert target audience]. Help me transform the series into a course by suggesting a clear course structure with modules and lessons, defining learning objectives, and identifying what content should be reused, rewritten, or expanded. Also include recommendations for interactive elements I can add (like quizzes, exercises, or downloads) to make it more engaging as a course rather than just a video playlist. Use this information to generate a course plan based on my existing content.

[YouTube video 1] - [Description 1]

[YouTube video 2] - [Description 2]

[YouTube video 3] - [Description 3].”   

“Help me generate the slide content for one lesson from my online course. The course title is [Insert course title], and it’s designed for [Briefly describe the target audience and their goal]. The specific lesson is called [Insert lesson title], and its main objective is to help learners [Describe the outcome or skill learners will gain from this lesson].

I want the slide deck to include around 10–12 slides in total, using this structure:

– Slide 1: Engaging title + hook or thought-provoking question

– Slide 2: Agenda (what learners will cover)

– Slides 3–10: Main content, broken into clear steps or ideas (1 idea per slide)

– Slide 11: Summary (recap key takeaways)

– Slide 12: Reflection or action task (what the learner can do after this)

Each content slide (Slides 3–10) should include:

• A clear heading
• 2–4 concise bullet points or a short paragraph (max 50 words)
• Suggestions for visuals, examples, or charts that would clarify the point

Keep the tone clear, warm, and motivating, like a teacher guiding students step by step. Do not overcrowd slides. Avoid jargon. In your response, confirm the structure and let me know you're ready to generate the content in the next prompt”. 

I’m working on a video lesson for my course titled [Insert course title]. The lesson is about [Insert the core concept or idea covered in this lesson], and it’s designed for [Briefly describe your learners—what they are trying to achieve and what they already know]. This concept might feel abstract, unfamiliar, or difficult to grasp for them.

Help me generate 3 clear, relatable examples that demonstrate how this concept works in action. Then give me 3 strong analogies that compare the concept to something from everyday life, a common process, or another familiar domain. The analogies should make the idea more intuitive, vivid, or memorable for the learner.

Each example or analogy should be 2–3 sentences long, written in simple, conversational language. Avoid technical terms”. 

“Act as an expert instructional designer who creates engaging, level-appropriate quiz questions based on a lesson's goal. Your job is to create questions that reinforce or assess knowledge effectively, depending on the quiz type and format selected.

Help me create quiz questions for a lesson in my online course titled [Insert course title]. The lesson is about [Insert specific topic or concept], and the quiz I want to create is a [Insert quiz type: e.g., retention quiz, assessment quiz, application quiz, or reflection quiz]. The main goal of this quiz is to help learners [Insert purpose]. I want the quiz to reflect the following learning outcome [insert your module outcomes]. 

Generate [Insert number of questions] questions using the mix of the following formats: [Insert desired question format(s. Make sure each question is directly related to the lesson content and uses clear, learner-friendly wording.

For each multiple choice question, also provide:

– Correct answer(s)

– 2–3 distractors 

– A short explanation of the correct answer (1–2 sentences)

Write in a tone that’s supportive and encouraging. Avoid tricky wording or overly academic phrasing. The questions should help the learner feel confident and clear about what they’ve learned.

Once I confirm all the questions, generate the full quiz in the next step.”

“Act as an instructional designer who specializes in creating engaging, hands-on assignments that reinforce learning, build real-world skills, and suit the learners’ experience level.

I’m developing an online course titled [Insert course title], and I need help creating practical, real-world assignments for the module titled [Insert module name or topic]. The purpose of this module is to help learners [Insert the specific learning goal of this module]. The learners are [Insert experience level or background—e.g., beginners, professionals, career changers, etc.].

Suggest 3–4 assignment ideas that learners can realistically complete on their own or with minimal guidance. Each assignment should be:

– Directly tied to the module objective

– Designed to promote application or reflection

– Clearly explained in 3–4 sentences

– Presented in a friendly, action-driven tone

– Structured to require no tech tools

Also suggest how each assignment can be submitted (e.g., written reflection, video response, short project, template, or worksheet). Make sure the tasks feel useful and authentic, not like homework, so learners can directly apply the course knowledge in their own context”.

“Help me write a clear and inspiring mission statement for my program. Here’s what you need to know: Who it’s for: [Describe your target audience—be specific], What problem they’re facing: [Explain the main challenge or struggle they have], What transformation I want to help them achieve: [Describe the outcome or result you’re helping them reach], Why this matters to me: [Share your personal reason or story behind creating this program].

Use this information to write a 3-4 sentence mission statement that captures the deeper purpose of my program”.

“Help me create 3 detailed student personas for my course. Instead of asking for direct demographics, analyze the course’s transformation, skills taught, and real-world application to determine what kind of learners would be the best fit for this program. My course is titled [insert course title], and it helps learners [briefly describe the transformation your course offers]. The course is most valuable to someone who is currently facing [describe the challenge or struggle your course addresses], and is trying to [insert the change or result they’re actively seeking]. 

Based on this, identify who would most benefit from this course by describing their current situation, what they’re likely thinking or feeling about this problem, what stage they’re at in their journey, and what kind of support they’re hoping to find. Make each persona vivid and realistic by naming them and describing their background, motivations, mindset, and learning goals.

Label each persona with a name and a one-line summary that captures who they are”.

“Act as an email content strategist who transforms educational content into engaging, value-packed newsletters that nurture readers and build course interest.

I want to repurpose a specific lesson from my course titled [Insert course title] into a series of newsletters that provide real value and keep readers engaged. The target audience is [Insert brief audience description].

Here is the lesson document link for your reference: [Insert link to lesson document]. Please analyze this content and identify 3–5 key ideas or takeaways that would work well as the focus of individual newsletter emails.

Suggest 5 distinct newsletter topics that dive deeper into those key ideas. Each newsletter should:

– Follow a friendly, conversational style without using emojis

– Start with a relatable hook or question

– Share practical tips or insights based on the lesson content

– End with a thoughtful takeaway or call to action that encourages engagement or curiosity

– Be around 200–250 words each

– Include a soft, subtle mention of the course as a resource for readers who want to learn more, but keep the main focus on delivering value

Make sure the topics are varied yet cohesive, so the newsletters feel like a connected mini-series that builds trust and interest over time. Present from the first person singular point of view”. 

“Act as a conversion-focused copywriter and online education strategist. Your goal is to create a clear, persuasive, and student-friendly sales page structure by analyzing provided examples and blending their best elements into one effective framework.

I’m creating a sales page for my online course titled [Insert course title]. I want to structure it in a way that is both compelling and clear for potential students. Below, I’m including [Insert number] examples of sales pages I like. These pages may be from other educators, online tools, or course platforms. Each one has sections or elements I find appealing.

Here are the links or brief summaries of what I like in each one:

[Insert Link or Description #1]

[Insert Link or Description #2]

[Insert Link or Description #3] 

Review these examples and identify the most effective common sections. Then generate a sales page structure I can follow, listing the key sections in order. For each section, include:

– Section title

– Purpose of the section

– What type of content should I include

– 1–2 tips on how to make it more persuasive

Make sure the flow feels natural for someone considering enrolling and is focused on outcomes, trust-building, and clarity. Avoid overly hype-driven language or fluff. Just give me the clean, clear structure I can use to start writing”. 

“Act as a course strategist and email copywriter. Your task is to write a warm, clear, and motivating welcome email that helps learners feel excited, supported, and ready to start the course.

Help me write a welcoming email for my course titled [Insert course title]. The course is about [Insert 1–2 sentences summarizing what the course helps students achieve]. It is designed for [Insert brief description of the audience].

The email should be around 200–250 words and include the following elements:

– A warm and personal welcome

– A quick reminder of what they’ll gain or achieve by the end of the course

– What they need to do first 

– Any support details (e.g., how to ask questions, where to get help)

– A motivational closing line that sparks excitement

Use a friendly, professional tone, something that feels personal but not overly casual. Structure the content in 2–3 short paragraphs, with a few bolded key points or bulleted instructions. 

Make sure it feels like an actual welcome, not just an information dump”. 

“Act as a blog strategist and content marketer who specializes in helping educators grow their audience, build authority, and drive traffic to their online course.

I want to create a list of blog post ideas that will help me attract the right learners for my course titled [Insert course title]. The course helps people [Insert 1–2 sentences about the transformation or outcome of the course]. It is designed for [Insert short description of your ideal audience or learner type].

Suggest 30 blog post topics that:

– Speak directly to the questions, challenges, or goals of this audience

– Build trust and show that I understand their pain points

– Naturally tie into the topics or themes of my course

– Are SEO-friendly and could potentially rank well (based on typical search behavior)

– Include a mix of educational content, thought leadership, and soft promotion

– Follow the “how to” style

Write each topic title clearly in a list, and for each, include a short 1-sentence explanation of what the blog would cover or why it would attract the target learner. Keep the tone approachable and smart”. 

“Act as a social media strategist specialized in launching and growing online courses. Your job is to create highly relevant and audience-centered content ideas aligned with the stage of the campaign.

I’m preparing a [Insert campaign stage: pre-launch, launch, or post-launch] social media campaign to promote my online course titled [Insert course title]. The course is about [Briefly describe course focus and main benefit]. The target audience is [Insert brief audience description].

Based on this context, generate 30 post ideas tailored to this campaign stage. Include a mix of post types such as educational content, behind-the-scenes, myth-busting, problem-solution, student success stories, engagement boosters. 

For each idea, include:

• What the post is about
• Why it works for this campaign stage
• How it helps achieve the goal (awareness, engagement, or conversion)

Keep the tone human, clear, and audience-first”.  

“Act as a social media content planner with expertise in structuring content for course promotion campaigns. You specialize in selecting the right post formats and mapping content flow across campaign stages.

I’m planning a [Insert campaign stage: pre-launch, launch, or post-launch] campaign to promote my online course titled [Insert course title]. The course is about [Briefly describe course focus and benefits], and it targets [Insert brief audience description].

Based on the 15 post ideas I’ll provide, help me create a detailed 4-week social media content plan. Structure it week by week, and include:

• The type of each post (e.g., teaser, testimonial, value tip, offer reminder)
• The goal of each post (awareness, engagement, or conversion)
• The best post format for that content type (e.g., carousel, static image, video reel, short-form video, poll, story, live session, quote graphic, infographic, etc.)
• Suggested posting days 
• Any ideas for sequencing the posts so the campaign builds momentum over time

The calendar should feel cohesive and balanced across post formats, without over-relying on one type”. 

“Act as an expert instructional designer and learning experience researcher. Your task is to create insightful, learner-friendly surveys to evaluate online sessions or courses. The surveys should help improve future teaching and overall learner satisfaction.

I want to create a post-[Insert: session or course] survey for my online course titled [Insert course title]. The session/module was about [Insert short description of topic covered], and the primary goal of this session/course was to [Insert intended learning goal or takeaway].

The tone of the questions should be conversational, friendly, and easy to answer. Use simple language that encourages honest, helpful feedback without being overly formal or too casual.

Structure the survey as follows:

3–5 multiple-choice questions (Likert scale or rating scale from 1 to 5). Each question should have 5 options. 1–2 yes/no or multiple-choice questions. 5 open-ended questions. 

Make sure the survey takes less than 5 minutes to complete.

“Act as a student success specialist who anticipates common support issues based on the nature of an online course. 

I have the course [Insert course title], and it’s about [Brief description of what the course teaches]. The course format is [Insert format: self-paced, cohort-based, live sessions, with/without downloads, includes certificates, etc.].

I need to generate a list of the 10 most likely student support questions I’ll receive once students start enrolling. I’m especially interested in common issues or concerns related to:

Accessing course materials or the platform

• Login or technical problems
• Session timing or replays
• Course format
• Feedback expectations
• Certificates or completion questions
• Refunds, upgrades, or communication gaps

Organize the questions in a clean list format with short, natural-sounding question phrasing as students would realistically type them. Avoid overly formal wording. Make sure the questions cover a broad range of support scenarios that typically show up in early student engagement”. 

“Act as a support automation expert who writes helpful, human-sounding auto-replies to common student questions. 

Here is a list of common student questions I anticipate for my course titled [Insert course title].

[List the 10 questions generated in Prompt 1.]

Now, I want to generate automated support replies for each of these questions that I can use in my inbox, chatbot, or support system.

Each response should:

• Be friendly, clear, and helpful (20-50 words)
• Quickly address the issue or confusion
• Be warm and professional 
• Use a reassuring tone 
• Organize each reply under its matching question”.