Design a focused workshop outline

Before you start

Bring your own example and an account for the tool, where needed. These lessons are free to read; external tools may charge or limit access. Use non-sensitive material that you have permission to share. Menu labels and features can change.

Follow the steps

1. Define the audience, starting skill level, session length and one thing learners should be able to do afterwards.
2. Open Claude and provide those details in a conversation. Add your own notes or reference material that you are allowed to share.
3. Generate an outline, then cut any segment that does not support the outcome. Ask for a practical exercise and a way to check it.
4. Rehearse with a timer. Keep a simple backup exercise in case a tool or internet connection is unavailable.

Your copy-and-use prompt

Replace the bracketed fields with your own details.

Design a [minutes]-minute workshop for [audience]. Their starting level is [level]. By the end, they should be able to [observable task]. Include timed segments, a demonstration, a guided exercise, an independent exercise and a completion checklist. Materials available: [list]. Do not claim accreditation or guaranteed results.

Try it yourself

Draft a 45-minute session in which learners create and check one customer reply.

Check your result

Segment times must add up to the available time. Test the exercise before teaching it.

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