Practical ChatGPT Workflows is a structured, practical course covering ChatGPT, GPT-4o, Custom GPTs. It emphasizes explainable methods, checked work and a final outcome that can be reviewed.
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Use ChatGPT appropriately in a realistic, bounded task.
Use GPT-4o appropriately in a realistic, bounded task.
Use Custom GPTs appropriately in a realistic, bounded task.
Course outline and revision prompts
Module 1
ChatGPT: Foundations
Apply ChatGPT through capabilities, limitations, responsible use.
Lesson
Key terms
Revision question
Capabilities with ChatGPT
capabilities, ChatGPT, ai-tools
In Practical ChatGPT Workflows, which evidence best supports a capabilities result produced with ChatGPT?
Limitations with GPT-4o
limitations, GPT-4o, ai-tools
In Practical ChatGPT Workflows, which evidence best supports a limitations result produced with GPT-4o?
Responsible use with Custom GPTs
responsible use, Custom GPTs, ai-tools
In Practical ChatGPT Workflows, which evidence best supports a responsible use result produced with Custom GPTs?
Instructional figureProcess flow
Capabilities: from context to evidence
Capabilities connects bounded input to a reviewed output in Practical ChatGPT Workflows.
1Bounded input
Define the purpose, intended user and ChatGPT constraints.
frames
2Capabilities
Compare representative inputs and record where performance changes.
produces evidence for
3Reviewed output
Compare the observed result with a normal case, boundary case and stated limitation.
Takeaway: Capabilities is credible only when the result can be traced back to its purpose, inputs and constraints. Capabilities is the decision layer between the starting context and evidence that the result is fit for purpose.
Module 2
GPT-4o: Working methods
Apply GPT-4o through clear instructions, context design, verification.
Lesson
Key terms
Revision question
Clear instructions with ChatGPT
clear instructions, ChatGPT, ai-tools
In Practical ChatGPT Workflows, which evidence best supports a clear instructions result produced with ChatGPT?
Context design with GPT-4o
context design, GPT-4o, ai-tools
In Practical ChatGPT Workflows, which evidence best supports a context design result produced with GPT-4o?
Verification with Custom GPTs
verification, Custom GPTs, ai-tools
In Practical ChatGPT Workflows, which evidence best supports a verification result produced with Custom GPTs?
Instructional figureContinuous cycle
Clear Instructions: from context to evidence
Clear Instructions connects bounded input to a reviewed output in Practical ChatGPT Workflows.
1Bounded input
Define the purpose, intended user and ChatGPT constraints.
frames
2Clear Instructions
Rewrite a vague request as a bounded specification, then compare outputs.
produces evidence for
3Reviewed output
Compare the observed result with a normal case, boundary case and stated limitation.
Review the evidence, adjust the method, and repeat.
Takeaway: Clear Instructions is credible only when the result can be traced back to its purpose, inputs and constraints. Clear Instructions is the decision layer between the starting context and evidence that the result is fit for purpose.
Module 3
Custom GPTs: Applied workflows
Apply Custom GPTs through research, creation, automation.
Lesson
Key terms
Revision question
Research with ChatGPT
research, ChatGPT, ai-tools
In Practical ChatGPT Workflows, which evidence best supports a research result produced with ChatGPT?
Creation with GPT-4o
creation, GPT-4o, ai-tools
In Practical ChatGPT Workflows, which evidence best supports a creation result produced with GPT-4o?
Automation with Custom GPTs
automation, Custom GPTs, ai-tools
In Practical ChatGPT Workflows, which evidence best supports a automation result produced with Custom GPTs?
Instructional figureProcess flow
Research: from context to evidence
Research connects bounded input to a reviewed output in Practical ChatGPT Workflows.
1Bounded input
Define the purpose, intended user and ChatGPT constraints.
frames
2Research
Build a question matrix and inspect primary sources before synthesising.
produces evidence for
3Reviewed output
Compare the observed result with a normal case, boundary case and stated limitation.
Takeaway: Research is credible only when the result can be traced back to its purpose, inputs and constraints. Research is the decision layer between the starting context and evidence that the result is fit for purpose.
Module 4
ChatGPT: Quality and review
Apply ChatGPT through evaluation, privacy, repeatable practice.
Lesson
Key terms
Revision question
Evaluation with ChatGPT
evaluation, ChatGPT, ai-tools
In Practical ChatGPT Workflows, which evidence best supports a evaluation result produced with ChatGPT?
Privacy with GPT-4o
privacy, GPT-4o, ai-tools
In Practical ChatGPT Workflows, which evidence best supports a privacy result produced with GPT-4o?
Repeatable practice with Custom GPTs
repeatable practice, Custom GPTs, ai-tools
In Practical ChatGPT Workflows, which evidence best supports a repeatable practice result produced with Custom GPTs?
Instructional figureSide-by-side comparison
Evaluation: from context to evidence
Evaluation connects bounded input to a reviewed output in Practical ChatGPT Workflows.
1Bounded input
Define the purpose, intended user and ChatGPT constraints.
frames
2Evaluation
Build a test set with pass conditions, edge cases and failure categories.
produces evidence for
3Reviewed output
Compare the observed result with a normal case, boundary case and stated limitation.
Takeaway: Evaluation is credible only when the result can be traced back to its purpose, inputs and constraints. Evaluation is the decision layer between the starting context and evidence that the result is fit for purpose.
Course practical outcome
Produce a reviewable Practical ChatGPT Workflows project using ChatGPT, GPT-4o, Custom GPTs.
Expected output: A working Practical ChatGPT Workflows artefact plus an evidence-based self-review.
Tools: A suitable ChatGPT environment, A plain-text decision log, Test data or realistic sample material
Production steps
Define the intended user, outcome and constraints.
Create the smallest complete result using ChatGPT.
Test one normal case, one boundary case and one failure response.
Revise the work from the evidence and preserve before-and-after results.
Prepare a concise handover containing method, limitations and next step.
Success criteria
The output matches the stated outcome.
Inputs and decisions are reproducible.
Boundary and failure evidence is included.
Limitations and responsibility considerations are explicit.
Self-review
Can another learner repeat the method?
Did I test a difficult case?
Did I avoid unsupported claims?
Is the next action proportionate to the remaining risk?
Next step: Choose one weakness found during review and improve it before extending the ChatGPT scope.
Glossary
ChatGPT
A core concept or tool used in Practical ChatGPT Workflows; its exact meaning is established in the relevant lesson.
GPT-4o
A core concept or tool used in Practical ChatGPT Workflows; its exact meaning is established in the relevant lesson.
Custom GPTs
A core concept or tool used in Practical ChatGPT Workflows; its exact meaning is established in the relevant lesson.
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