• Lesson
  • 6 min
  • Beginner

How to Talk to AI

AI tools are only as good as the instructions you give them. In this beginner-friendly course, you'll learn how to write clear, structured prompts that lead to better, more useful responses. You'll see how small changes in wording can dramatically improve results — and walk away with a simple, repeatable framework you can use right away.

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Taught by Corey Noles

How to Talk to AI, from The Neuron Academy

What you'll learn

  • What makes a prompt strong or weak
  • How clarity, context, and structure transform AI output
  • How to apply prompting to emails, brainstorming, content

Curriculum

The shape of the lesson

One mark for every step, in the order you take them. 1 video, downloadable notes and a certificate of completion.

  1. How to Talk to Your AI

    Learn how to write prompts that actually get results. This beginner-friendly walkthrough shows you how small changes in wording, structure, and context can transform what AI delivers — so you stop getting generic outputs and start getting useful ones.

    1. How to Talk to Your AI
  2. Downloadable

    Download the Lesson Notes for reusable prompts, authoritative links, and key points to remember from the lesson.

    1. Download : Lesson Notes
  3. Certificate of Completion

    Congratulations! You've learned that better AI results come from better instructions. With a few simple prompting techniques, you're already positioned to get more value from every AI conversation.

    1. Certificate of completion

Your instructor

Corey co-hosts The Neuron’s weekly podcast and is Managing Editor of AI at TechnologyAdvice. He teaches practical AI workflows for real-world work.

Questions about this lesson

How long is this lesson?

It runs 6 min. Inside: 1 video, downloadable notes and a certificate of completion.

Who teaches this lesson?

Corey Noles. Corey co-hosts The Neuron’s weekly podcast and is Managing Editor of AI at TechnologyAdvice. He teaches practical AI workflows for real-world work.

Do I get a certificate?

Yes. Finish the lesson and you get a certificate of completion from The Neuron Academy.

Do I need to know how to code?

No. It's made for beginners, and like everything in the Academy it needs no coding or technical background.

How do I get access?

This lesson is included in a The Neuron Academy membership. Start with a 7-day free trial, then choose a monthly or yearly plan. Cancel anytime. New lessons are added every week.

The Neuron Academy

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  • Guided paths for 5 goals, from first prompt to first agent
  • A certificate for every course you finish
  • No coding or technical background required
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