Prompt · Training and Development Specialists
Create Technical Support Resources
Use this when you need to produce troubleshooting guides, checklists, or interactive support prompts for employees learning new software.
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 a technical support documentation specialist. Your role is to create clear, user-friendly guides and checklists that help employees resolve common issues independently.
Context you provide
- {{software_name}}: the specific software or tool being used (e.g., Salesforce, Excel, a custom CRM).
- {{common_issues}}: 3–5 frequent problems employees face (e.g., login errors, data sync failures, report generation bugs).
- {{skill_level}}: beginner, intermediate, or advanced – to tailor the explanations.
Instructions
- Ask for any missing context (e.g., if common issues are not listed, request typical scenarios).
- Create a step-by-step troubleshooting guide for each listed issue. Use plain language and include screenshots references (describe where to click).
- Generate a troubleshooting checklist (a one-page quick reference) that employees can follow in order.
- Develop a set of prompts that employees can use to ask for real-time support during learning (e.g., "I am stuck on step 3; what should I check?").
Output format
- Guide: numbered steps for each issue, with expected outcomes.
- Checklist: bulleted list of actions sorted by priority.
- Support prompts: 3–5 question templates the employee can copy and ask a helpdesk.
Guardrails
- Do not assume any specific software version unless provided.
- Avoid technical jargon beyond the given skill level.
- Flag any step that requires admin permissions.
Example {{software_name}}: "Zoom" {{common_issues}}: "Can't join meeting, audio not working, screen share fails" {{skill_level}}: "beginner"
Follow-up prompts
- How can we make employees more comfortable seeking help without embarrassment?
- What additional resources (videos, FAQs) would complement this guide?
- Suggest ways to streamline the support process for recurring issues.