Set one goal
Prompt 1 (any chat AI)
Act as an instructional designer. My training video is about [Insert topic] for [Insert audience]. Write one sentence: what will the viewer be able to do after watching?Heads up: some links are affiliate links. If you sign up through one, we may earn a commission. It costs you nothing. Read the affiliate disclosure.
Prompt pack · 8 copy-paste prompts
8 AI prompts for training video scripts
Use these prompts in ChatGPT, Claude or Gemini to set one goal, outline 5 steps, write a short script and plan each scene. Then paste the script into an AI video tool such as Synthesia.
Updated· By Mishal Brands Editorial
How to use these prompts
- Start with prompt 1. A training video with one clear goal is easier to finish.
- Run prompts 2 to 4 in order: outline, script, scenes.
- Paste the script into your video tool and pick an avatar and voice.
- Use prompts 5 to 8 to check, translate, shorten and update.
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Outline in 5 steps
Prompt 2 (any chat AI)
Outline a training video on [Insert topic] in 5 steps or fewer. For each step, give one action and one common mistake.Write the script
Prompt 3 (any chat AI)
Write a 2-minute training script from this outline: [Insert outline]. One idea per line. Short sentences. Speak to one person, using 'you'.Plan the scenes
Prompt 4 (any chat AI)
Split this script into scenes. For each scene, say what's on screen (avatar, slide or screen recording) and the on-screen text in 6 words or fewer. Script: [Insert script]Add a quick check
Prompt 5 (any chat AI)
Write 3 multiple-choice questions to check understanding of this script. Give the right answer and why. Script: [Insert script]Easy to translate
Prompt 6 (any chat AI)
Rewrite this script so it translates cleanly: remove idioms, slang and jokes, and keep sentences under 15 words. Script: [Insert script]Cut it to 60 seconds
Prompt 7 (any chat AI)
Cut this script to 60 seconds. Keep every step, drop the extras, and keep the recap. Script: [Insert script]Turn feedback into fixes
Prompt 8 (any chat AI)
Here is feedback from viewers: [Insert feedback]. List the changes to make in this script, then rewrite only the lines that change. Script: [Insert script]Browse by category: All 48 Video tools. Every tool page lists the vendor’s own price and the date we checked it.
Tips
- Watch the full video before you share it. Fix anything the avatar mispronounces.
- Keep each video to one task. Link the next video at the end.
Editorial note
These prompts are written by Mishal Brands Editorial and work in any chat AI. Results vary, so review every output before you use it. Where we are in an affiliate program, the link is marked and disclosed.