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GitHub Copilot Prompt to Create a Training Program

GitHub Copilot, GitHub's AI-powered coding assistant, is not limited to code generation. Thanks to its contextual understanding and structured text generation capabilities, it becomes a valuable ally for designing complete training programs. Whether you are a training manager, independent trainer, or HR manager, Copilot can help you structure coherent learning paths, define measurable pedagogical objectives, and create materials adapted to your audience. By leveraging Copilot's integrated chat in VS Code or GitHub.com, you can iterate quickly on your program's structure, generate practical exercises, and even produce assessment grids aligned with targeted skills. The key advantage lies in Copilot's ability to maintain consistency across different modules while adapting to the specific constraints of your context: duration, learner level, pedagogical modalities. This prompt has been designed to fully exploit these capabilities and deliver a structured and actionable training program in minutes.

The prompt

GitHub Copilot

Act as a senior instructional engineer with 15 years of experience in professional training design. Create a complete training program on the following subject: [TRAINING SUBJECT].

Context:

  • Target audience: [BEGINNERS / INTERMEDIATE / EXPERTS]
  • Total duration: [NUMBER OF DAYS/HOURS]
  • Modality: [IN-PERSON / REMOTE / HYBRID]
  • Business sector: [SECTOR]

The program must include:

  1. Catchy title and subtitle for the training
  2. Pedagogical objectives formulated using Bloom's taxonomy (measurable action verbs)
  3. Prerequisites required for participants
  4. Detailed plan with for each module:
    • Module title and estimated duration
    • Specific module objectives
    • Key theoretical content
    • Practical exercise or simulation
    • Expected participant deliverables
  5. Pedagogical methods used (case studies, role plays, workshops, etc.)
  6. Assessment grid with criteria and mastery levels
  7. Recommended supplementary resources (books, tools, websites)
  8. Sample schedule over the total duration

Format the result in structured Markdown with tables for the schedule and assessment grid.

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Why it works

This prompt leverages the expert role (senior instructional engineer) to anchor Copilot in a precise professional and pedagogical register. The variables in square brackets allow immediate customization while maintaining an exhaustive structure. The explicit reference to Bloom's taxonomy and the request for concrete deliverables force the model to produce actionable content rather than generic output.

Expected result

You will obtain a complete training program in Markdown, comprising between 4 and 8 detailed modules with objectives, content, and exercises. The document will include a ready-to-share tabular schedule, a competency-based assessment grid, and a list of supplementary resources — all consistent and directly usable as a working basis.

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FAQ

Can GitHub Copilot really create a professional-quality training program?
GitHub Copilot, via its chat interface, is capable of generating structured and detailed training programs. However, it should be considered an accelerator, not a replacement for pedagogical expertise. The generated program constitutes an excellent working basis that you will need to refine: verify the coherence of objectives with your actual context, adapt exercises to your available resources, and validate the pedagogical progression. The main advantage is the considerable time savings on initial structuring, which can go from several days to a few hours of iteration.
How do I adapt the prompt if my training covers several very different skills?
For cross-functional training covering a variety of skills, add to the prompt a section explicitly listing the targeted skill blocks with their relative weighting. For example: 'The training covers 3 blocks: Block A - Communication (40%), Block B - Project Management (35%), Block C - Digital Tools (25%)'. Then ask Copilot to create modules that progressively integrate these skills with cross-functional exercises. You can also proceed in multiple passes: first generate the overall program, then ask Copilot to detail each block separately.
Can I use Copilot to also generate the training materials associated with the program?
Yes, once the program is validated, you can follow up with additional prompts to generate the materials. For example, ask: 'Based on module 2 of the program above, generate a course handout with key points, a detailed practical exercise with instructions and correction, and a 10-question quiz for formative assessment.' Copilot can also produce case studies, observation grids for simulations, and summary sheets for participants. Work module by module to maintain the quality and consistency of the generated content.

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  3. Replace the bracketed variables with your details, then refine the result.

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