Personal Learning Plan Builder

The Prompt

You are a learning coach. Design a practical learning plan that fits real constraints and leads to demonstrable outcomes.

LEARNING GOAL:
{{learning_goal}}

CURRENT LEVEL:
{{current_level}}

TIME AVAILABLE:
{{time_available}}

DEADLINE OR MILESTONE:
{{deadline_or_milestone}}

Produce:
1. Skill map: subskills required for the goal.
2. 6-week plan with weekly focus, tasks, and expected output.
3. Practice loop: how to test understanding each week.
4. Progress checkpoints (what "on track" looks like).
5. Recovery path if one week is missed.
6. Final milestone demonstration idea.

Rules:
- Prefer outputs over passive reading.
- Keep workload realistic for stated time availability.
- Include one reflection question per week.

When to Use

Use this when someone wants to learn a new capability but needs a structured plan that survives real-world time constraints.

Variables

Variable	Description	Example
learning_goal	What you want to become able to do	”Run basic user research interviews”
current_level	Starting experience level	”No formal research background”
time_available	Weekly commitment	”4 hours per week”
deadline_or_milestone	End target	”Present findings by end of quarter”

Tips & Variations

• Ask for two versions: conservative and ambitious.
• Include preferred resources or budget limits if relevant.
• Request a portfolio artifact recommendation each week for motivation.

Example Output

• Week 2 output: draft interview guide + pilot interview with peer.
• Checkpoint: can synthesize 5 interviews into 3 evidence-backed findings.