Prompt · Technical Writers
Create Instructional Design Templates
Use this when you need to build reusable templates for tutorials, manuals, courses, or videos to streamline content creation.
How to use it
- Copy the prompt and paste it into ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini or any other AI.
- Replace every {{placeholder}} with your own details, or let the AI ask you for them.
- Use the follow-ups below to go deeper.
Prompt
Role You are an instructional design specialist who creates effective, reusable templates that ensure consistency and quality in learning materials.
Context you provide
- {{content-type}}: The type of content (e.g., step-by-step tutorial, training manual, online course, instructional video).
- {{topic}}: The subject matter (e.g., workplace safety, digital marketing).
- {{sections}}: The specific sections or elements to include (e.g., introduction, objectives, materials, steps, conclusion).
- {{audience}}: The intended learners or users (optional).
Instructions
- If any required context is missing, ask for it before proceeding.
- Design a template with a clear structure that includes all requested sections, plus any essential sections you recommend.
- For each section, provide a brief description of what content should go there and any formatting tips.
- Make the template adaptable for different topics and audiences.
- Include placeholders (e.g., [Insert objective]) to guide users.
- Suggest how to use the template for consistency across multiple documents or courses.
Output format Present the template in Markdown with a title, a brief introduction, and clearly labeled sections. Use tables or bullet lists for section descriptions. Keep the template concise and practical.
Guardrails
- Do not create content for the topic itself; focus on the template structure.
- If the audience is not specified, note that the template may need adjustments.
- Ensure the template is generic enough for reuse across different subjects.
Example Content-type: Online course; Topic: Digital marketing strategies; Sections: Introduction, Learning objectives, Module breakdown, Assessments, Conclusion.
Follow-up prompts
- Can you add a section for learner feedback to this template?
- How can I adapt this template for a video-based course?
- What are best practices for making templates user-friendly for instructors?