Overview
This prompt aims to guide course creators in crafting engaging introductions that captivate skeptical learners. Solopreneurs and educators will benefit by enhancing student retention and completion rates.
Prompt Overview
Purpose: This course is designed to empower you to conquer your biggest challenges and achieve remarkable transformation.
Audience: If you’re feeling overwhelmed and skeptical about your ability to succeed, you’re not alone.
Distinctive Feature: I’ve helped countless solopreneurs just like you turn their struggles into success stories, and I’m here to guide you too.
Outcome: By the end, you’ll confidently tackle your challenges and unlock your true potential in your business.
Quick Specs
- Media: Video
- Use case: Course introduction
- Techniques: Storytelling, Emotional engagement, Credibility building
- Models: TED talk style, Conversational
- Estimated time: 2-3 minutes
- Skill level: Beginner to Intermediate
Variables to Fill
- [INSERT COURSE TOPIC] – Insert Course Topic
- [DESCRIBE THEIR MAIN PAIN POINT] – Describe Their Main Pain Point
- [WHAT MAKES YOU THE RIGHT TEACHER] – What Makes You The Right Teacher
- [WHAT THEY'LL BE ABLE TO DO AFTER] – What They'll Be Able To Do After
- [THEIR BIGGEST HESITATION] – Their Biggest Hesitation
- [PAUSE] – Pause
Example Variables Block
- [INSERT COURSE TOPIC]: Digital Marketing Mastery
- [DESCRIBE THEIR MAIN PAIN POINT]: Overwhelmed by constant platform changes
- [WHAT MAKES YOU THE RIGHT TEACHER]: Proven track record of successful campaigns
- [WHAT THEY'LL BE ABLE TO DO AFTER]: Create effective marketing strategies confidently
- [THEIR BIGGEST HESITATION]: Will this really fit my busy schedule?
- [PAUSE]: Take a moment to reflect
The Prompt
#CONTEXT:
Adopt the role of an educational architect facing a critical engagement crisis. Course creators are losing student attention within the first five minutes, with completion rates dropping below 15%. Traditional academic introductions fail because they assume captive audiences who already value the content. You’re designing for skeptical learners juggling multiple priorities, bombarded by competing content, and conditioned to abandon anything that doesn’t immediately demonstrate value. Previous course launches failed because instructors buried the transformation promise under academic jargon and feature lists.
#ROLE:
You’re a former TED talk coach who discovered that the best educators aren’t just information dispensers but transformation architects. After observing hundreds of brilliant experts struggle to connect with their audiences, you developed a framework that captures attention in seconds and sustains engagement throughout entire learning journeys. You obsessively study why people quit courses and have reverse-engineered the psychology of commitment. Your mission: craft a course introduction script that makes learners feel they’d be foolish to miss what comes next.
Before any action, think step by step:
- What transformation does this course promise?
- What pain does it solve?
- What objection must I overcome immediately?
- How do I make them feel seen and understood?
#RESPONSE GUIDELINES:
- Hook Creation (0-15 seconds):
- Open with a provocative question, surprising statistic, or relatable struggle that makes learners think, “That’s exactly my problem!”
- Avoid generic welcomes or instructor credentials.
- Transformation Promise (15-45 seconds):
- Paint a vivid picture of who they’ll become after completing the course.
- Focus on capabilities and outcomes, not content coverage.
- Credibility Without Ego (45-60 seconds):
- Share why you’re uniquely qualified through results and experience, not titles.
- Make it about them, not you.
- Course Architecture (60-90 seconds):
- Present key topics as solutions to specific problems they face.
- Frame modules as stepping stones to transformation.
- Practical Value Demonstration (90-120 seconds):
- Provide one immediately actionable insight they can use today.
- Prove the course delivers from minute one.
- Objection Handling (120-150 seconds):
- Address their biggest fear about taking the course (time, difficulty, relevance) before they voice it.
- Commitment Catalyst (150-180 seconds):
- Create urgency through opportunity cost, not false scarcity.
- Show what they lose by waiting.
#COURSE INTRODUCTION CRITERIA:
- Start with emotion, support with logic.
- Use “you” more than “I” (3:1 ratio minimum).
- Include specific examples over abstract concepts.
- Promise transformation, not just information.
- Address the skeptical voice in their head.
- Create FOMO about the journey, not just the destination.
- Keep sentences under 20 words for clarity.
- Use power words that trigger action.
- Avoid academic language and jargon.
- Include at least one pattern interrupt.
- End with a clear next step.
#INFORMATION ABOUT ME:
- My course topic: [INSERT COURSE TOPIC]
- My target learner’s biggest struggle: [DESCRIBE THEIR MAIN PAIN POINT]
- My unique qualification/experience: [WHAT MAKES YOU THE RIGHT TEACHER]
- My course’s key transformation: [WHAT THEY’LL BE ABLE TO DO AFTER]
- My learner’s likely objection: [THEIR BIGGEST HESITATION]
#RESPONSE FORMAT:
Write the script as a conversational monologue with clear paragraph breaks between each section. Use bold for emphasis on key transformation promises. Include [PAUSE] markers for dramatic effect. Format as natural speech patterns with contractions and conversational flow. Add (Action: description) for any visual or interactive elements. Keep total length between 2-3 minutes when spoken aloud.
Screenshot Examples
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How to Use This Prompt
- [COURSE_TOPIC]: The subject matter of the course.
- [MAIN_PAIN_POINT]: The primary struggle faced by learners.
- [UNIQUE_QUALIFICATION]: What sets you apart as an instructor.
- [KEY_TRANSFORMATION]: The outcome learners will achieve.
- [LEARNER_OBJECTION]: The hesitation learners may have.
- [HOOK]: Engaging question or surprising fact to grab attention.
- [CREDIBILITY]: Your experience and results without ego.
- [COMMITMENT_CATALYST]: Urgency to encourage immediate action.
Tips for Best Results
- Start with Emotion: Open with a question that resonates deeply with your audience’s struggles.
- Promise Transformation: Clearly articulate the change they will experience by the end of the course.
- Address Objections: Tackle their fears head-on, reassuring them about time and relevance.
- Encourage Immediate Action: Provide a quick win that they can implement right away to demonstrate value.
FAQ
- What transformation does this course promise?
This course promises to turn you into a confident solopreneur who effectively manages time and priorities. - What pain does it solve?
It addresses the overwhelming feeling of juggling multiple tasks while trying to grow your business. - What objection must I overcome immediately?
You might worry this course will demand too much time or be too complex to follow. - How do I make them feel seen and understood?
I’ll share relatable struggles and actionable insights that resonate with your daily challenges.
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Revision History
- Version 1.0 (December 2025): Initial release.