🤖 AI Prompt - I Used This Mega AI Prompt Instead of Buying Another Course (And Learned More Effectively)
Online courses helped us level up, but with AI, learning just got more personal and effective. Here’s how one prompt replaced expensive courses for me, and how you can use it too.
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Online courses completely transformed how we learn.
Not long ago, getting access to quality education meant showing up in person, paying for expensive tuition, and adjusting your life around a class schedule.
Then came platforms like Coursera, Udemy, and Skillshare, giving millions of people access to expert-level knowledge from the comfort of their home.
And we all know online learning exploded during COVID.
Online courses made learning flexible, affordable, and scalable.
They’ve helped people pivot careers, start businesses, master creative skills, and more.
Honestly, I’ve taken my fair share of them and many were amazing.
But here’s the thing…
Online Courses Aren’t the Only Way Anymore
While online courses are still incredibly valuable, they’re not without their limitations:
You’re locked into someone else’s pace (if synchronous learning)
You don’t get real-time help or customization
The structure might not suit your learning style
And let’s be real… those course bundles add up fast in terms of dollars
We’re now stepping into a new era… the AI-powered learning era, and it’s flipping traditional models on their head.
You no longer have to passively consume content in a fixed order or wonder if a course will really meet your needs.
Instead, you can design your own personalized course… instantly.
Why I Believe AI Helps You Learn Better
This isn’t just hype.
I’m speaking from real experience.
I’ve always loved learning, but I used to get stuck in this loop:
research a topic,
find the “best” course,
pay for it,
follow it half-heartedly,
lose momentum, and
eventually abandon it because it didn’t quite fit me.
Sound familiar?
That changed when I started using AI not just as a tool to answer questions, but as a dedicated personal tutor.
I realized that with the right prompt, I could turn ChatGPT into a full-on, interactive learning coach, one that knows my skill level, my time constraints, and how I best absorb information.
Suddenly, I wasn’t stuck in someone else’s course design.
I was designing my own, on-demand, on-topic, and on my terms.
How It Works in Real Life
Let’s say I want to learn Python. I just paste that prompt into ChatGPT and fill in:
Topic: Python for Data Analysis
Time: 20 minutes a day
Level: Beginner
And boom!
Check it out below!
ChatGPT designs a full curriculum, module by module, lesson by lesson.
Each bite-sized chunk is tailored for my level.
It explains things clearly, uses analogies, and gives me coding challenges and quizzes.
I can ask follow-up questions anytime, or move faster if I grasp something quickly.
I’ve done this not just for Python, but for marketing, storytelling, prompt engineering, even productivity systems.
Anything you can think of!
Why It’s More Effective for Me
Here’s why this prompt helped me learn better than many paid courses:
Personalized: It meets me where I’m at, no skipping around trying to find the right lesson.
Flexible: I control the schedule, the pace, and the depth.
Hands-on: Every lesson ends with something I can do, not just watch.
Immediate feedback: Got a question? Ask the AI. Struggling with a concept? Get a new explanation in seconds.
No fluff: Straight to the good stuff, no filler videos or upsells.
And maybe most importantly, I enjoy it more.
I’m actively engaged, not just passively watching videos.
Learning Has Evolved
Online courses brought education to the masses but AI is making it more personal, responsive, and flexible than ever before.
You no longer have to learn by someone else’s rules. With just one prompt, you can create your own path, stay engaged, and actually retain more.
Whether you’re starting from scratch or leveling up, AI can be your smartest learning partner yet.
And the best part?
You’re in full control.
What will you learn next?
Let AI guide you.
Just prompt it, and go.
Want to Try It?
You can copy the same prompt below and start right away.
Just:
Pick a topic you’re excited to learn
Decide how much time you can give per day
Paste the prompt into ChatGPT
Let it generate your course, and start learning today
This approach works whether you’re learning to code, write, market, design, or build anything at all.
Note: If you’re not a paid subscriber and want immediate access to this mega prompt (plus 50+ others designed for solopreneurs), you can also get the Solopreneur Success AI Toolbox as a one-time purchase here.
The AI Prompt That Changed How I Learn
Alright, here’s the juicy part.
This is the exact AI prompt I personally crafted and refined.
It’s what I now use instead of buying another course.
And spoiler alert: It’s better.
Here’s the Mega AI Prompt:
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