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TELERIK ACADEMY SPRINT

Practical AI Prompting

Get better answers from AI with clear instructions and the right context.

👉 Explain what you need and in what format

👉 Share relevant documents and examples

👉 Check and improve the results

Kiril Stanoev

Senior Tech Trainer, Telerik Academy

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What you'll learn

Write clear instructions for AI

Define the task, expected format and constraints.
Use a simple prompt structure you can apply to different tasks.
Show AI examples of what a useful answer looks like.

Give AI the context it needs

Identify the background, documents and data relevant to your task.
Anchor responses in your sources rather than leaving AI to guess.
Choose when to use chat, supplied sources or research tools.

Improve responses with a repeatable method

Guide more complex requests through a sequence of steps. 
Ask AI to review its answer against clear criteria.
Refine the instructions and context when the result falls short.

By the end of the course, you will be able to:

Write clear prompts that define the task, format and constraints.
Choose the background, documents and data to share with AI.
Use examples to show AI the result you expect.
Break complex requests into clear steps.
Ask AI to review its response against your criteria.

Curriculum

Learn to write clear prompts and give AI the right context so you get useful answers more consistently.

01Chapter 1
02Chapter 2
03Chapter 3
04Chapter 4

Turn your task into a clear prompt

Define what a useful result looks like

Build on your task analysis to identify the instructions and context AI needs.

Use a simple prompt structure

Tell AI what role to take, what it needs to know, what to do, how to format the answer and what limits to follow.

Guide and improve AI responses

Show AI examples of what you need

Use examples to demonstrate the intended pattern, structure or output.

Break complex requests into stages

Guide AI through a structured sequence of steps.

Ask AI to review its response

Use clear criteria to help the model identify gaps and improve its answer.

Give AI the right context

Focus on information, not clever wording

Understand why relevant context matters more than finding the perfect prompt phrase.

Identify what the task needs

Gather the background, documents, data, examples and constraints needed for a useful response.

Ground responses in your sources

Provide task-specific material that AI can use to guide its answers.

Choose how to work with your context

Explore tools for sources and research

Understand how NotebookLM and Deep Research can support source-based answers or gather relevant context, where available.

Match the tool to the task

Decide when to use standard chat, chat with supplied sources, NotebookLM or Deep Research.

Bring the method together

Combine clear instructions, sufficient context and a suitable tool in a repeatable approach.

Format & Schedule

How you’ll learn

Learn at your own pace through concise on-demand video, practical examples, and ready-to-use prompting frameworks.

Self-paced training

Complete the course whenever it suits you and return to the materials when you need to prepare or improve an AI prompt.

What you’ll get

4 focused chapters with practical examples
90 minutes of on-demand video
A repeatable structure for clear AI prompts
A practical method for choosing the context and sources AI needs
Lifetime access to all course materials
Telerik Academy certificate upon completion

Earn a widely recognized certificate

Upon program graduation, you will receive a certificate by Telerik Academy. The certificate is widely recognized by employers in Bulgaria.

Demonstrate that you’re job-ready.

Add a recognized credential to your CV and LinkedIn.

Share it on social media.

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Who it's perfect for

Professionals across different roles

If you use AI to write, research or work with documents and data, learn how to get answers you can use.

Anyone frustrated by inconsistent AI responses

If you keep rephrasing requests or correcting generic answers, this course will help you explain what you need more effectively.

Beginner AI users

People who have tried AI tools and want a clear, repeatable way to give instructions and provide context.

Learners taking the next step

People who have completed Delegate to AI, Wisely Sprint and are ready to move from choosing suitable tasks to prompting AI effectively.

What sets us apart

Learn from industry experts with proven career results.

Gain practical insights not found on YouTube, Udemy or Coursera.

Uncover tribal knowledge that is rarely documented and shared.

Trainers

Meet your trainers

Kiril Stanoev Trainer

Senior Tech Trainer,
Telerik Academy

Kiril has over 15 years in tech, with a career focused on crafting robust software solutions and mentoring engineering teams. Recently, he's been dedicated to building and strengthening teams through effective training, clear communication, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement. Kiril enjoys distilling complex ideas into actionable insights—whether through interactive teaching, clean coding practices, thoughtful technical writing, or empowering others to ask better questions and embrace innovation.

Contributed to the success of:

Steven TsvetkovTrainer

Senior Software Engineer,
Cubby

Steven combines hands-on software engineering with extensive experience in technical education and learning design. He previously led learner experience design at Telerik Academy and focuses on creating practical, effective ways for people to build technical skills.

He is a Forbes Bulgaria “30 Under 30” awardee and the creator of Telerik Academy’s GenAI for Developers program, which explores the application of LLMs, GitHub Copilot, and AI-assisted workflows in software development.

Contributed to the success of:

The more you learn, the more you earn

Enjoy discounts on future purchases

Earn a 5% discount on your next Sprint purchase. Your discount will be automatically applied when you sign up for your selected Sprint.

Refer friends and earn even more

For each referral, you and the new user will both receive a 5% discount off the price of a Sprint, which you can use towards your next Sprint purchase. Additionally, the new user will receive an extra 5% discount on their first purchase.

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Inspiring passion for learning.
Changing lives and businesses.

Svetoslav Torbov

Head of Development

Paysafe

Telerik Academy has become a valuable partner for us thanks to its years of experience in training IT talent in Bulgaria. Through our collaboration we connect with students who have in-depth knowledge, high potential, and motivation for building a career in the IT industry.

Stoyan Damov

Co-Founder

Tick42

After 10+ years of scrutinizing and perfecting its craft it’s no wonder Telerik Academy is the leader in technical education. We are honored to have 15 alumni at Tick42 who are continuously getting unsolicited praise from our clients, and we’ll most definitely continue partnering closely with Telerik Academy.

Rusi Rusev

Front-End Developer

Gtmhub

From day one at Telerik Academy Alpha I knew I’ve had made the right choice. The trainers are 100% dedicated to providing students with the best possible education and preparing them to meet and exceed the expectations of their future employers.

Kiril Peyanski

Principal Software Engineer

Progress

Telerik Academy changed my life. At the age of 20, I was already independent and working my dream job! Without the knowledge and experience I gained at Telerik Academy, I wouldn’t have had such a flying start.

Dimitar Markov

DevOps Engineer

SAP

(Class of 2020)

Telerik Academy is a great starting point for anyone who wants to jumpstart a career in the IT industry. It provided me with the underlying knowledge and practical experience needed to join the sector.

Vasil Dininski

Web Developer

Amazon Development Center

(Class of 2013)

Telerik Academy is creating a society of life-long learners. It teaches a mindset that is not only of great help when solving complex problems, but also serves as a wonderful motivator to constantly be hunting for and adopting new skills and information.

Kalin Kostov

Team Lead

interop.io

(Class of 2017)

There is no other tech-ed organization in Bulgaria like Telerik Academy. These are not only my words. I know a lot of expats who came back to Bulgaria and people who quit their jobs or put their university studies on hold to be able to fully dedicate themselves to the Academy.

Alexander Popov

Site Engineering Lead

Uber

Some of my best junior software engineers at Uber come from Telerik Academy. It is always a pleasure to work with their alumni!

Ivan Rusev

Head of Software Development

Experian

We partner with Telerik Academy because we know their graduates have gone through an extremely demanding program - with high training standards and practice - and have proven themselves to be true technology ninjas.

Your learning path to AI adoption

AI Literacy for Everyone

Start with an intro in AI. This is 1 of 5 courses :

Grasp the basics of Generative AI
Use it to save time and spark ideas
Stay safe and confident in a changing workplace

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Delegate to AI, Wisely

Continue your journey to AI adoption. This is course 2 of 5:

Break everyday tasks into clear steps
Spot and remove wasted effort
Understand where AI can help

Check it out

Still have questions?

How do I enroll for a Sprint?

Simply click the enroll button and follow the on-page instructions. You’ll need to sign up for a Telerik Academy Learn account to access Sprint session links and course materials. Then, just pay for your seat to complete your enrollment. That's it!

How can I pay?

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Do you offer group discounts?

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How long does it take to complete a Sprint?

Sprints are 2-week programs with 4 sessions held on 2 weekdays each week, scheduled for after-work hours.

What if I miss a live session?

No problem! We record every live session with our trainers and speakers and make the recordings available for you to replay at your convenience.

Will I receive a certificate upon completion of a Sprint?

Every trainee who completes their Sprint earns a Telerik Academy certificate of completion. To qualify, you must attend or watch on demand all course content. You can print the certificate or add it to your LinkedIn profile. Feel free to tag @Telerik Academy when sharing it.

How is a Sprint different from an Upskill?

Sprints are 2-week, hands-on programs where industry leaders share practical, ready-to-use knowledge that's immediately applicable at work. Upskills, on the other hand, provide a comprehensive, 3-month journey to bridging skill gaps in a specific domain, helping you advance to the next career level.

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Practical AI Prompting

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