HomeCasa Design a course syllabus with learning outcomes and assessment
Design a complete course syllabus: learning outcomes, a weekly schedule, a weighted grading scheme, student workload and a constructive alignment check, ready to share with students. Designed for ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini and Microsoft Copilot. It includes 6 customizable variables and you can copy it for free in one click.
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Prompt
Act as an instructional designer and instructor experienced in building syllabi for college and professional training courses.
Context:
- Course title: {{title}}
- Target audience and prior knowledge: {{audience}}
- Length: {{weeks}} weeks, with {{hours}} contact hours per week
- Format: {{format}}
- What students should be able to do by the end: {{goals}}
Deliverables:
1. A one-paragraph course description, prerequisites and who it is for.
2. Four to six learning outcomes written with observable verbs and spanning different cognitive levels (remember, apply, analyze, create).
3. A weekly schedule table: topic, the learning outcome it supports, in-class activities, independent work and the type of reading or material.
4. Grading scheme: assessed activities, the weight of each (must total 100%), a due-date calendar and general criteria. Include at least one ungraded formative check.
5. An alignment matrix: which activities and assessments cover each learning outcome, flagging gaps or redundancies.
6. An estimate of total student workload (contact plus independent hours) and whether it is reasonable.
7. Course policies: attendance, late work, use of AI tools and accessibility accommodations.
Constraints:
- Do not invent readings, authors or links. State the type of reading needed and leave [FILL IN: reading] for me to complete.
- Do not invent institutional policies; if you need them, mark them [FILL IN].
- If the goals are vague or the length is not enough for what I ask, tell me and suggest adjustments before drafting.
Format: a document with headings, plus tables for the weekly schedule, the grading scheme and the alignment matrix.How to use it
Describe precisely what students should be able to do at the end; everything else follows from that. Check the alignment matrix for topics that are never assessed and fill in the flagged readings before publishing the syllabus.
Usage example
Course: Introduction to Data Analysis with Spreadsheets · Audience: first-year business students · 12 weeks, 3 hours · Hybrid.
Sample output
Course description
A 12-week introductory course (3 contact hours/week, hybrid) for first-year business students with no prior experience. Students learn to clean data, summarize it with pivot tables and charts, and communicate findings to a non-technical audience. Prerequisites: basic computer skills.
Learning outcomes
- Identify common problems in a dataset (duplicates, formats, blanks).
- Apply cleaning and validation techniques in a spreadsheet.
- Analyze data with pivot tables to answer a business question.
- Create a short presentation with charts and recommendations.
Weekly schedule (first weeks)
| Wk | Topic | LO | In class | Independent work | Material |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | What is a dataset? | 1 | Explore a real table in groups | Ungraded quiz | [FILL IN: reading] |
| 2 | Cleaning I: duplicates and formats | 1, 2 | Hands-on workshop | Cleaning exercise | Spreadsheet help guide |
| 3 | Cleaning II: validation | 2 | Paired case work | Mini-assignment 1 | [FILL IN: reading] |
Grading scheme
| Activity | Weight |
|---|---|
| Mini-assignments (3) | 30% |
| Practical exam | 25% |
| Final project and presentation | 35% |
| Discussion forum participation | 10% |
| Total | 100% |
Estimated workload: 36 contact hours + ~54 independent hours ≈ 90 h, reasonable for this level.
AI use and accommodations: [FILL IN per your institution's policy]. …
Key facts
- Category
- Education & study · Study plans
- Output type
- Text
- Level
- Advanced
- Designed for
- ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini and Microsoft Copilot
- Verified in
- Pending editorial verification
- Variables
- Course title, Audience and prior knowledge, Number of weeks, Contact hours per week, Format and What students should be able to do
- Language
- English
- Price
- Free, no sign-up
- Updated
- Nov 7, 2026
Frequently asked questions
What is constructive alignment?
It is the principle that learning outcomes, activities and assessment should all point at the same thing. The matrix shows you if you assess something never practiced or leave an outcome unassessed.
Can I use it for online or corporate courses?
Yes. Choose the online format and describe the audience (for example, employees without a technical background). The weekly plan and workload will adapt to that context.
What is this prompt for?
Design a complete course syllabus: learning outcomes, a weekly schedule, a weighted grading scheme, student workload and a constructive alignment check, ready to share with students.
Which AI tools does it work with?
It is designed for ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini and Microsoft Copilot. We have not verified it in these tools yet, so results may vary between them.
How do I customize the prompt?
Click “Customize” and fill in the variables (Course title, Audience and prior knowledge, Number of weeks, Contact hours per week, Format and What students should be able to do). The text updates instantly and you can then copy it in one click. Values are stored only in your browser.
Do I need experience to use it?
It is advanced: it is meant for people with experience in the topic who can evaluate and adjust the result.
Is this prompt free?
Yes. Every HomeCasa Prompts prompt is free, with no sign-up or subscription. You can also use them in professional projects.
Can I trust the AI output?
Treat it as a high-quality draft: always check data, figures and important claims before publishing or making decisions.