# Best Practices working with Cora

## Cora Prompting Guide: Do’s and Don’ts

Cora is here to make learning, platform administration, and training creation easier. Like any conversation, the way you ask questions can make a big difference in how helpful the responses are. Here are some quick tips.

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### General Do’s

* **Be clear and specific**\
  Instead of asking *“Help me with compliance”*, ask *“What are the key AML compliance requirements for a fintech startup?”*
* **Break big requests into smaller steps**\
  Ask step by step: *“First, give me an outline. Then expand on section one.”*
* **Provide context**\
  The more background you give, the better Cora can tailor the response. For example: *“I’m an admin setting up my first onboarding workflow for a 20-person team.”*
* **Use plain language**\
  You don’t need technical jargon. Cora understands natural, everyday phrasing.

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### General Don’ts

* **Don’t be too vague**\
  Asking *“Tell me everything about compliance”* will lead to an overwhelming or generic answer. Narrow down instead.
* **Don’t overload one request**\
  Avoid cramming multiple unrelated questions into one prompt. It’s better to ask in sequence.
* **Don’t assume Cora “knows” your intent**\
  If you mean *training material*, say so. If you mean *admin tasks*, clarify that.

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### Learner GPT (For Learners)

* ✅ Do ask practical, scenario-based questions: *“How should I respond if a client asks about our KYC process?”*
* ✅ Do ask for summaries and explanations: *“Summarize AML in three bullet points I can remember.”*
* ❌ Don’t just paste a wall of text and say “explain this.” Break it into chunks.

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### Admin GPT (For Admins)

* ✅ Do phrase requests as tasks: *“Show me how to assign a training plan to a group of new hires.”*
* ✅ Do ask about best practices: *“What’s the best way to track overdue assignments?”*
* ❌ Don’t assume shorthand works: instead of *“do that onboarding thing”*, describe the action.

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### Imagine & Training GPT (For Content Creators)

* ✅ Do give Cora source material to work with: *“Here’s a policy doc, turn this into a short training outline.”*
* ✅ Do specify format or tone: *“Make this training script conversational, 5–7 minutes long.”*
* ❌ Don’t expect perfection on the first try—iterate! Ask: *“Can you make this more concise?”*

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### Quick Tips for Success

* Think of Cora as a helpful colleague—guide the conversation.
* If the first answer isn’t perfect, refine your question: *“Can you simplify that further?”*
* Use follow-ups liberally—conversations work better than one-shot prompts.


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