OpenAI Foundations Mini Course Log in and enroll to track lesson completion. A useful prompt usually includes the task, background context, constraints, and desired output format. Instead of asking only for an answer, explain what you are trying to accomplish and how you plan to use the response. Prompt pattern: “Act as a helpful tutor. Explain this topic for a beginner. Use short examples. End with three practice questions.”
Lesson 2: Writing Clear Prompts