ChatGPT Foundations Webinar: Resource Guide
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November 13, 2025ChatGPT Foundations Resource Guide
Prompt engineering: Creating a recipe with ChatGPT
- Prompt 1: Recipe (>> try it in ChatGPT)
- Prompt 2: Create a recipe for my dinner tonight. (>> try it in ChatGPT)
- Prompt 3: Create a recipe for my dinner tonight. Ensure it only takes 30 minutes to make and is good for my picky toddler. No fish please. Here’s a picture of my refrigerator. (>> try it in ChatGPT)
Customizing ChatGPT in settings (16:46)
- Tips for Customizing ChatGPT
- Review your Data control settings
Plan a trip (18:17)
Prompt 1: Help me find a fun fall weekend activity for two adults and a toddler that is less than an hour outside of New York City. My toddler naps at noon, so it will need to be something we can get back before then. We can drive, but would prefer to use public transportation. He’s scared of horses. Give at least 5 options, and the pros and cons of each. (>> try it in ChatGPT)
Prompt 2: Can you create a packing list for us? Make sure everything fits in one backpack.
Prompt 3: Draft an email to our friends, telling them the itinerary and what to pack. Keep it under 500 words, and make it funny. Lots of puns.
Organize your thoughts (21:59)
Analyze an image while shopping (24:42)
Prompt: From the uploaded photo, tell me what cereal I should buy my mom. She doesn’t like dried fruit and prefers a cereal with a lot of fiber. Give the top 3 options. Try it in ChatGPT
Write a holiday newsletter (26:06)
Prompt: Use Canvas. Write a lighthearted, cheerful holiday newsletter for my family. Here are the details to include: My husband, Bill, just got a new job this year. We moved in July to a new house in the suburbs. Our son, Joey, started preschool this year and is really excited about it. The newsletter should sound warm and personal, like a friendly letter you'd include in a holiday card. It should have a festive tone but not be overly formal or “newsletter-y.” End with a kind note wishing everyone a happy holiday season and expressing hope that everyone is doing well. Try it in ChatGPT
Practice an interview
| Quick Wins in ChatGPT | |
Use case | Prompt | Try it in ChatGPT |
|---|---|---|
Write a grocery list | “Make me a grocery list for [type of meals or diet, e.g., vegetarian family dinners for a week].” | |
Turn a receipt into a report | “Convert this receipt text into a summarized expense report with item, price, and total. [paste receipt text].” | |
Make your kids a custom bedtime story | “Write a bedtime story for [child’s name] about [theme or characters], suitable for age [age].” | |
Make a to-do list | “Create a detailed to-do list for [goal or project], grouped by priority and due date.” | |
Draft emails to customers | “Draft a professional email to [customer name] about [topic], with a friendly yet concise tone.” | |
Summarize meeting notes | “Summarize these meeting notes into key decisions, action items, and next steps: [paste notes].” | |
Document an internal process | “Write a clear step-by-step guide for [process or workflow] that can be shared with the team.” | |
Practice a language with Voice Mode | “Start a short conversation in [language] about [topic] and correct me if I make mistakes.” | |
Build a workout plan | “Create a [number]-day workout plan for [goal, e.g., strength, weight loss, flexibility] that I can do at [home/gym].” | |
Get job interview tips | “Give me tailored interview preparation tips for a [job title] role at [company or industry].” | |
Get revision coaching on your writing | “Review this writing for clarity and conciseness, and suggest improvements. [paste text].” | |
Learn about world events | “Summarize the top global news from the past week in simple terms.” | |
Write a SQL query | “Help me write a SQL query to [task, e.g., find total sales by region] using the following schema: [schema info].” | |
Improve your executive presence | “Give me personalized tips to improve my executive presence in [type of setting, e.g., team meetings, presentations].” | |
Strengthen storytelling skills | “Coach me on how to tell a compelling story about [topic or experience] for [audience type].” | |
Write an email to your landlord | “Write a polite and firm email to my landlord about [issue, e.g., maintenance request or rent concern].” | |
Break a big project into small steps | “Help me break down my [project name or goal] into smaller, manageable action steps.” | |
Clarify a decision you’ve been stuck on | “Help me think through this decision: [describe decision]. List pros, cons, and a recommendation.” | |
Create a cleaning schedule | “Create a weekly cleaning schedule for a [number]-bedroom home], balancing daily and deep-clean tasks.” | |
Generate gift ideas for your in-laws | “Suggest thoughtful gift ideas for my [relation, e.g., in-laws] who enjoy [hobbies/interests].” | |
Give tough feedback to a colleague | “Help me draft constructive feedback for a colleague about [behavior or issue], using a professional tone.” | |
Create a meeting agenda | “Create a concise meeting agenda for [meeting purpose] including time allocations and discussion points.” | |
Write product documentation | “Draft clear and structured product documentation for [feature or product], including overview, setup, and examples.” |
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