AI Prompts for Claude for Online Courses

I want to create an online course on [TOPIC] for [AUDIENCE]. Help me answer: What specific transformation does this course deliver? What does someone believe or struggle with before taking it, and what do they know or do differently after? Use this to sharpen the course positioning.

I have this course idea: [DESCRIPTION]. Stress-test it: Is the audience specific enough? Is the transformation desirable and believable? Is this the right scope for a [LENGTH] course or should it be narrower? Ask me the questions that would reveal weak spots in my concept.

Design a 6-module curriculum for a course on [TOPIC] targeting [AUDIENCE]. Each module should represent a discrete phase of the transformation, have a clear learning outcome, and build on the previous module. Include the course title and a one-sentence outcome statement.

I want my course on [TOPIC] to stand out from [EXISTING COURSES ON THE TOPIC]. What is the most underserved angle or gap in how this topic is typically taught? Suggest a positioning approach that would make mine the most valuable option for [TARGET AUDIENCE].

Map the learning journey for a student taking my course on [TOPIC]. At each phase (before the course, during each module, after the course), what are they thinking, feeling, and struggling with? Use this to make every lesson more relevant.

Write a detailed lesson outline for Lesson [N] on [TOPIC] within a module about [MODULE THEME]. Include: the learning objective, a hook that creates relevance, 3-4 key concepts with explanations, a real-world example for each, and a closing summary of what students should now know.

Write a video script for a 12-minute lesson on [SPECIFIC TOPIC] for an audience of [DESCRIPTION]. Open with a story or scenario that creates a problem to solve. Teach the concept. Show the application. Close with the key takeaway and a bridge to the next lesson.

Create a student workbook page for a lesson on [TOPIC]. Include: a concept summary students can reference, 2-3 guided practice exercises, a self-reflection question, and a real-world application prompt. Tone: clear, rigorous, not condescending.

I am teaching [COMPLEX CONCEPT] in Module [N]. Write an analogy that makes this concept immediately intuitive for a [BACKGROUND: NON-TECHNICAL / BUSINESS PROFESSIONAL / CREATIVE] audience. Then write the transition from the analogy to the technical explanation.

Review this lesson content for quality: [PASTE CONTENT]. Assess: Is the learning objective clear? Is the explanation accurate and precise? Is it appropriately rigorous for [AUDIENCE]? Are examples relevant? What should be cut or added?

Design a module assessment for Module [N] on [TOPIC] that goes beyond a quiz. The assessment should require students to apply the concepts in a realistic scenario, produce something they could use in real life, and demonstrate the module's core skill. Include the task, rubric, and feedback guide.

Create a set of application exercises for Lesson [N] on [TOPIC]. Each exercise should require students to use the lesson concept in a new context. Include 3 exercises: guided (with scaffolding), semi-independent, and fully independent.

I want to add real-world case studies to my course on [TOPIC]. Design 2 case study scenarios that: present a realistic situation from [INDUSTRY/CONTEXT], require applying the course concepts, and have no single right answer. Include discussion questions for each.

Design a course capstone project for [COURSE NAME]. Students should demonstrate mastery of the full course by producing [DELIVERABLE TYPE]. Write the project brief, success criteria, and a 4-level rubric. It should be completable in [TIMEFRAME].

My students tend to complete modules but not apply the learning. What course design changes would increase real-world application? Redesign Module [N] to embed application prompts, accountability mechanisms, and implementation planning into the learning sequence.

Write the sales page for my course on [TOPIC]. Structure it as: headline (outcome-focused), subheadline (who it is for), problem section (2-3 paragraphs), solution introduction, curriculum overview (module-by-module), outcomes (5-7 bullets), instructor bio placeholder, and FAQ. Target: [AUDIENCE].

Write a 5-email pre-launch sequence for my course on [TOPIC] launching in [TIMEFRAME]. Each email should: be individually valuable, build authority, address a specific objection, and move readers toward enrollment. Give me subject line, opening hook, and email body for each.

Create a webinar outline to launch my course on [TOPIC]. The webinar is 60 minutes. Structure it: problem and credibility (10 min), teaching a key concept from the course (30 min), transition and offer (10 min), Q&A (10 min). Write the talking points for each section.

Write 10 social media posts promoting my course on [TOPIC] for [PLATFORM]. Each post should showcase a different student outcome, insight from the course, or common mistake your audience makes. No generic hype. Make each post stand on its own as valuable content.

Help me write the testimonial request I send to my first cohort of students. I want testimonials that are specific about the transformation, mention the type of student, and describe the results. Write the email and the 4 guiding questions I ask them to answer.