5 Essential AI Prompts for Modern Instructional Designers

Unlock the power of AI prompting. From outlines to scenarios, these battle-tested prompts accelerate course creation.

The difference between a "generic" AI course and a "masterpiece" is in the prompt. For instructional designers, AI isn't just about speed: it's about precision.

Context is King

AI models respond best to persona and constraints. Tell the AI who it is and what its goals are.

ID Frameworks

Using frameworks like Gagne's Nine Events ensures the AI output follows proven pedagogical principles.

The Copy-Paste Prompt Library

1. The Topic Deep-Dive Wizard

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Act as an expert Senior Instructional Designer. I need to create a microlearning course about [TOPIC]. Create a 5-lesson course outline using Gagne's Nine Events of Instruction. For each lesson, suggest one specific gamification template (like Millionaire Quiz or Jeopardy) that fits the learning objective.

2. The 'Scenario-Based' Game Generator

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I want to build a branching scenario game about [SITUATION, e.g., handling a difficult customer]. Generate 3 distinct paths a learner could take: one ideal, one acceptable, and one incorrect. For each path, write a short feedback loop explaining why that choice was made.

3. The Technical-to-Micro Converter

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I am uploading a technical document about [SOFTWARE/PROCESS]. Act as a training specialist. Extract the 5 most critical 'actions' a user must perform and draft a micro-lesson script for each. Ensure the tone is conversational but professional.

4. The 'High-Stakes' Quiz Crafter

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Generate 10 multiple-choice questions for a high-stakes compliance quiz about [REGULATION]. Each question must have one correct answer and three plausible distractors. Write a 'why it's correct' explanation for each answer to be used in feedback slides.

5. The Onboarding Storyboarder

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Create a storyboard for a first-day onboarding experience for [COMPANY TYPE]. Include a welcome 'Solid Cover' slide, a 'Meet the Team' gallery, and a final 'Key Thought' slide that emphasises our core value of [VALUE].

How to use in QuikAuthor

Paste these into the AI Course Wizard or AI Lesson Review. Our engine is tuned to understand these ID frameworks out of the box.