Foundations & Prompting

Talk to AI without fear — and get your first real wins this week.

Absolute beginners who feel nervous, skeptical, or overwhelmed by AI and want a calm, practical first step.

10 lessons· 1h 42min total· free certificate

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01
What AI Actually Is (In Plain English)
Understand what an AI assistant really does, so you know what to trust and what to double-check.
9 min
02
Your First Real Conversation
Get better answers by treating AI as a back-and-forth chat, not a vending machine.
9 min
03
The Prompt Recipe: Role + Task + Context + Format
Write clear prompts with a simple four-part recipe that works the first time.
11 min
04
Giving Good Context — The Biggest Lever
Improve every answer by feeding the AI the real details of your situation.
11 min
05
Getting the Exact Format You Want
Control the shape of every answer — length, tone, lists, tables — so it's usable as-is.
10 min
06
Spotting When AI Is Wrong
Catch AI hallucinations and know exactly what to verify before you rely on it.
11 min
07
Making It Sound Like YOU
Get AI to write in your real voice by feeding it examples of how you actually talk.
10 min
08
Your First Real Uses This Week
Pick two or three AI habits for your week and complete one for real, live with Alta.
10 min
09
The C.R.A.F.T. Prompt — Your Signature Recipe
Lock in one five-part checklist you can run in your head to build any prompt.
11 min
10
What to Never Paste Into AI
Know exactly what's safe to share and what to keep out.
10 min

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Full lessons, prompt templates, practice with Alta on your real business — and a certificate when you finish the track.