This folder contains 100 interactive markdown-based lessons for learning AI fundamentals and practical skills.
Each lesson is a self-contained markdown file designed to be used as a guided learning session in ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, or Copilot. No coding required. No installation needed. Copy the lesson file, paste it into your AI tool of choice, and start learning.
- Open a lesson markdown file from this folder
- Copy all the text from the file (Ctrl+A, Ctrl+C)
- Go to ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, or Copilot
- Paste the lesson text (Ctrl+V)
- Press Enter and follow along
The AI will guide you through the lesson step by step. Some lessons support commands like "continue", "recap", "restart", or "ask me a question" — the lesson file will explain what commands are available.
Each lesson typically takes 15-30 minutes. You control the pace.
First lesson: 01-what-is-ai.md
Start with this lesson. It requires no prior knowledge and explains what AI is in plain language.
Next: 02-everyday-uses-for-ai.md
Then move to lesson 2. Each lesson builds on what you learned before, so work through them in order.
Work through the first 15 lessons in sequence. This path takes you from fundamentals through practical everyday skills.
Build a solid understanding of AI basics and how to use it safely.
- 01-what-is-ai.md — What AI is and is not
- 02-everyday-uses-for-ai.md — Real ways to use AI today
- 03-writing-better-prompts.md — How to ask AI better questions
- 04-ai-safety-and-privacy.md — Using AI safely and protecting your information
- 05-understanding-ai-output.md — How to verify and evaluate AI answers
Learn specific ways to use AI for real tasks.
- 06-using-ai-at-work.md — Using AI for workplace tasks
- 07-using-ai-for-writing.md — AI for drafting and editing
- 08-using-ai-for-research.md — AI to gather and summarize information
- 09-ai-for-spreadsheets.md — AI for working with data
- 10-ai-for-coding-beginners.md — Understanding code with AI
- 11-using-ai-for-planning-and-decision-making.md — AI to structure decisions
- 12-common-ai-mistakes.md — Avoid frequent beginner errors
- 13-how-to-ask-better-follow-up-questions.md — Improve results with follow-up questions
- 14-how-to-turn-vague-ideas-into-good-prompts.md — Refine rough ideas into useful prompts
- 15-using-ai-to-summarize-long-content.md — Extract key points quickly
After lesson 15, continue with the full catalog below. Lessons are cumulative but can be taken in any order after the foundation phase.
| # | Lesson | Focus |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 01-what-is-ai.md | Understanding AI fundamentals |
| 2 | 02-everyday-uses-for-ai.md | Real-world applications |
| 3 | 03-writing-better-prompts.md | Prompt engineering basics |
| 4 | 04-ai-safety-and-privacy.md | Safe and secure AI use |
| 5 | 05-understanding-ai-output.md | Evaluating AI responses |
| 6 | 06-using-ai-at-work.md | Workplace productivity |
| 7 | 07-using-ai-for-writing.md | Writing and editing |
| 8 | 08-using-ai-for-research.md | Research and gathering information |
| 9 | 09-ai-for-spreadsheets.md | Data and spreadsheets |
| # | Lesson | Focus |
|---|---|---|
| 10 | 10-ai-for-coding-beginners.md | Code concepts |
| 11 | 11-using-ai-for-planning-and-decision-making.md | Planning and decisions |
| 12 | 12-common-ai-mistakes.md | Troubleshooting |
| 13 | 13-how-to-ask-better-follow-up-questions.md | Advanced prompting |
| 14 | 14-how-to-turn-vague-ideas-into-good-prompts.md | Refining prompts |
| 15 | 15-using-ai-to-summarize-long-content.md | Content summarization |
| 16 | 16-using-ai-to-explain-complex-topics-simply.md | Simplifying complex ideas |
| 17 | 17-using-ai-to-compare-options.md | Comparing alternatives |
| 18 | 18-using-ai-to-brainstorm-ideas.md | Ideation and creativity |
| 19 | 19-using-ai-to-organize-notes.md | Note organization |
| 20 | 20-using-ai-to-build-checklists.md | Creating task lists |
| 21 | 21-using-ai-to-create-templates.md | Reusable templates |
| 22 | 22-using-ai-to-rewrite-for-tone.md | Tone and voice |
| 23 | 23-using-ai-to-learn-faster.md | Active learning |
| 24 | 24-using-ai-without-getting-overwhelmed.md | Managing cognitive load |
| 25 | 25-when-not-to-use-ai.md | Knowing limitations |
| # | Lesson | Focus |
|---|---|---|
| 26 | 26-using-ai-for-meal-planning.md | Meal planning and weekly food prep |
| 27 | 27-using-ai-for-grocery-lists.md | Grocery planning and shopping lists |
| 28 | 28-using-ai-for-travel-planning.md | Trip planning and itinerary structure |
| 29 | 29-using-ai-for-budget-planning.md | Personal budgeting and spending plans |
| 30 | 30-using-ai-for-home-projects.md | Home project planning and scoping |
| 31 | 31-using-ai-for-fitness-planning.md | Fitness routine planning |
| 32 | 32-using-ai-for-habit-tracking.md | Habit systems and consistency tracking |
| 33 | 33-using-ai-for-reading-and-book-recommendations.md | Reading lists and book selection |
| 34 | 34-using-ai-for-movie-and-show-recommendations.md | Show and movie recommendations |
| 35 | 35-using-ai-for-gift-ideas.md | Gift idea generation and filtering |
| 36 | 36-using-ai-for-personal-journaling.md | Guided reflection and journaling prompts |
| 37 | 37-using-ai-for-family-scheduling.md | Family calendar and schedule planning |
| 38 | 38-using-ai-for-event-planning.md | Event planning and execution checklists |
| 39 | 39-using-ai-for-household-organization.md | Household systems and organization |
| 40 | 40-using-ai-for-learning-new-hobbies.md | Hobby discovery and learning plans |
| # | Lesson | Focus |
|---|---|---|
| 56 | 56-ai-for-meeting-notes.md | Meeting notes and action capture |
| 57 | 57-ai-for-project-management.md | Project planning and coordination |
| 58 | 58-ai-for-task-prioritization.md | Task prioritization and sequencing |
| 59 | 59-ai-for-time-management.md | Time planning and focus management |
| 60 | 60-ai-for-team-communication.md | Team communication and alignment |
| 61 | 61-ai-for-status-updates.md | Status reporting and progress summaries |
| 62 | 62-ai-for-internal-documentation.md | Internal documentation quality |
| 63 | 63-ai-for-customer-service-drafting.md | Customer support response drafting |
| 64 | 64-ai-for-sales-support.md | Sales communication support |
| 65 | 65-ai-for-marketing-ideas.md | Marketing brainstorming and messaging |
| 66 | 66-ai-for-hr-and-people-operations.md | HR and people operations communication |
| 67 | 67-ai-for-administrative-work.md | Administrative workflow support |
| 68 | 68-ai-for-research-at-work.md | Workplace research and synthesis |
| 69 | 69-ai-for-workplace-presentations.md | Presentation planning and delivery |
| 70 | 70-ai-for-knowledge-management.md | Knowledge organization and reuse |
| # | Lesson | Focus |
|---|---|---|
| 71 | 71-ai-for-decision-support.md | Decision support and option analysis |
| 72 | 72-ai-for-problem-solving.md | Problem solving with structured thinking |
| 73 | 73-ai-for-root-cause-thinking.md | Root cause analysis and diagnosis |
| 74 | 74-ai-for-swot-analysis.md | SWOT based strategic analysis |
| 75 | 75-ai-for-risk-identification.md | Risk identification and mitigation planning |
| 76 | 76-ai-for-process-improvement.md | Process review and improvement planning |
| 77 | 77-ai-for-comparing-vendors-and-tools.md | Vendor and tool comparison |
| 78 | 78-ai-for-building-evaluation-criteria.md | Evaluation criteria design and scoring |
| 79 | 79-ai-for-organizing-large-amounts-of-information.md | Organizing large information sets |
| 80 | 80-ai-for-breaking-big-projects-into-steps.md | Breaking large projects into steps |
| # | Lesson | Focus |
|---|---|---|
| 81 | 81-ai-for-spreadsheets-and-formulas.md | Spreadsheet formulas and troubleshooting |
| 82 | 82-ai-for-data-cleanup.md | Data cleaning and standardization |
| 83 | 83-ai-for-charts-and-visualizations.md | Chart selection and data storytelling |
| 84 | 84-ai-for-basic-automation-ideas.md | Basic automation opportunity planning |
| 85 | 85-ai-for-writing-simple-scripts.md | Writing simple scripts for repetitive tasks |
| 86 | 86-ai-for-debugging-beginner-code.md | Beginner code debugging workflow |
| 87 | 87-ai-for-understanding-apis.md | API basics and request understanding |
| 88 | 88-ai-for-no-code-and-low-code-tools.md | No code and low code workflow design |
| 89 | 89-ai-for-documentation-review.md | Documentation review and quality checks |
| 90 | 90-ai-for-technical-learning-without-a-technical-background.md | Technical learning for non technical learners |
| # | Lesson | Focus |
|---|---|---|
| 91 | 91-how-to-fact-check-ai-answers.md | Fact checking AI generated answers |
| 92 | 92-how-to-spot-hallucinations.md | Spotting hallucinations and unsupported claims |
| 93 | 93-how-to-recognize-generic-output.md | Identifying and improving generic output |
| 94 | 94-how-to-keep-your-own-voice-when-using-ai.md | Preserving your voice when using AI |
| 95 | 95-how-to-use-ai-responsibly-at-work.md | Responsible AI usage in workplace settings |
| 96 | 96-how-to-use-ai-without-leaking-sensitive-information.md | Preventing sensitive data leakage in prompts |
| 97 | 97-how-to-decide-whether-ai-is-the-right-tool.md | Deciding when AI is the right tool |
| 98 | 98-building-a-personal-ai-workflow.md | Building a repeatable personal AI workflow |
| 99 | 99-building-a-team-ai-workflow.md | Building shared team AI workflows |
| 100 | 100-the-future-of-ai-in-everyday-life-and-work.md | Future trends in AI for life and work |
Each lesson markdown file includes:
- Assistant instructions — tells the AI how to teach this lesson
- Metadata — topic, audience level, and learning outcomes
- Lesson body — 2-5 content sections (typically 200-400 words each)
- Try this yourself — 2-3 practical exercises
- What to watch out for — cautions and real problems to avoid
- Check your understanding — 3 self-check questions with answers
- What to learn next — links to related lessons
This consistent structure makes lessons portable across different AI tools while maintaining quality and pacing. You get the same learning experience whether you use ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, or Copilot.
If a lesson feels confusing:
- Ask the AI to explain it again in simpler language
- Ask for one real-world example
- Skip to the next lesson and come back later
- Copy and paste the lesson again and start over
There is no penalty for moving slowly or revisiting lessons.
This lesson library is actively maintained. All 100 lessons are stable and complete. The curriculum is expanding with additional specialized tracks for educators, small business owners, and other focused audiences.
To write a new lesson for this library:
- Open lesson-template.md
- Follow the instructions and fill in all sections with substantive content
- Save as
NN-topic-name.mdin this folder (use the next available number) - Update this README to include your lesson in the catalog
- Add cross-references in the "What to learn next" section of related lessons
All lessons must follow the writing requirements and tone guidelines in lesson-template.md.
See the parent directory for more context:
- ../README.md — project overview and getting started
- ../prompts/lessonscreation/lesson-template.md — template and author guidelines