Beginner level · Module 4: Automating Everyday Work with AI · Lesson 2 of 3
Prompt Templates and Libraries
Turn good prompts into reusable templates and organise them so the whole team can use them.
In this lesson you will
- Write prompt templates with placeholders
- Organise a shared prompt library
Key concepts
templateplaceholdersexamples in promptsshared library
The lesson
A template is a tested prompt with placeholders: 'Write a polite reminder to [customer name] that invoice [number] for [amount] SSP was due on [date]…'. Staff fill in the blanks and get consistent results.
Include an example of a good output in the template; it shows the AI the style you want.
Keep templates in a shared document with names, purpose, instructions and who maintains them. Update them when policies or prices change.
Step by step
- Convert three good prompts into templates.
- Add placeholders and an example output.
- Test each template with new details.
- Organise them in a shared document.
Practice activity
Complete the prompt template library for the level project.
Expected result: At least six tested templates in a shared, organised library.
Check your understanding
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What are placeholders in a template?
Show answer
Blanks staff fill in, such as a customer's name.
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Why include an example output in a template?
Show answer
It shows the AI the style and format wanted.
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