There are thousands of online courses, platforms, and tools — and most people pick the wrong ones. These prompts help you find the best learning resources, evaluate platforms honestly, and build a digital learning stack that fits your goals and budget.
| What you're trying to do | الأفضل لـ |
|---|---|
| Choose the right learning platform | ChatGPT |
| Evaluate a course before enrolling | Claude |
| Build a complete digital learning toolkit | Gemini |
| Get maximum value from online courses | Claude |
| Plan a certification path | ChatGPT |
| Create bite-sized learning sessions | Gemini |
أوامر
Choose the right learning platform
Help me choose the best online learning platform for [skill/subject]. What I want to learn: [specific topic or skill] My current level: [beginner/intermediate/advanced] Learning style: [video lectures / interactive exercises / reading / project-based] Budget: [free only / under $30 per month / willing to invest more] Time available: [hours per week] Goal: [career change / skill upgrade / certification / hobby] Compare and recommend: 1. Top 3 platforms for this specific skill (not just the big names) 2. Price comparison: free tier vs. paid, and what you actually get 3. Course quality indicators: how to tell if a course is good before buying 4. Certificate value: which platform certificates employers actually recognize 5. Hidden gems: lesser-known platforms that specialize in this area 6. A recommendation with reasoning based on my specific situation
الأفضل لـ: CHATGPT
ChatGPT has the broadest knowledge of online learning platforms, including niche ones. It provides specific pricing details and course recommendations rather than generic platform overviews.
Tested Feb 15, 2026
نصائح احترافية
Always check the course creation date and last update. A 2019 Python course teaches you Python 3.7 patterns that are outdated. Ask AI to flag which recommendations might have stale content.
Evaluate a course before enrolling
Help me evaluate whether this online course is worth taking: Course: [name and platform] Instructor: [name and credentials if known] Price: [cost] Duration: [estimated hours] Syllabus/topics: [paste or summarize the course outline] My goal: [why I'm considering this course] Evaluate: 1. Does the syllabus cover what I actually need to learn? 2. Red flags: topics that seem outdated, missing, or suspiciously broad 3. What I should already know before taking this course 4. Alternative free resources that cover the same material 5. Questions to research before enrolling (reviews, instructor credibility) 6. A 'worth it' score (1-10) with reasoning
الأفضل لـ: CLAUDE
Claude provides the most honest course evaluations, identifying missing topics and outdated content without sugar-coating. It genuinely recommends free alternatives when a paid course isn't worth the price.
Tested Feb 15, 2026
نصائح احترافية
Search for the instructor's free content on YouTube first. If their free content is disorganized or unclear, paying for their course won't fix that. Teaching quality is consistent across free and paid content.
Build a complete digital learning toolkit
Help me build a complete learning toolkit for [skill/career goal]. What I'm learning: [subject area] Current tools I use: [list any apps, platforms, or methods] Budget for tools: [monthly budget] Devices: [laptop / tablet / phone / all] Pain points: [what's not working in my current approach] Build my learning stack: 1. A primary learning platform (for structured courses) 2. A practice platform (for hands-on exercises) 3. A note-taking and knowledge management tool 4. A spaced repetition tool for retention 5. A community or forum for peer learning 6. How these tools connect into a daily learning workflow
الأفضل لـ: GEMINI
Gemini creates the most practical tool combinations with clear workflow connections between them. Its recommendations consider how tools integrate rather than just listing the best in each category.
Tested Feb 15, 2026
نصائح احترافية
Start with just two tools: one for learning and one for practicing. Adding five apps on day one creates setup overwhelm that kills momentum. Add tools only when you hit a specific limitation.
Get maximum value from online courses
I'm taking an online course on [topic] at [platform]. Help me get maximum value from it. Course length: [hours/weeks] My schedule: [when I can study] My motivation risk: [high / medium / low chance of not finishing] Past course completion rate: [have I finished courses before?] Build a course completion strategy: 1. A weekly study schedule with specific session lengths 2. Active learning techniques to use during video lectures 3. How to take notes that are useful for review (not just transcription) 4. A practice plan: what to do between modules to reinforce learning 5. An accountability system to prevent dropping out 6. How to build a portfolio project from course material (if applicable)
الأفضل لـ: CLAUDE
Claude builds the most psychologically aware completion strategies. It addresses motivation honestly and designs accountability systems that work for people who've abandoned courses before.
Tested Feb 15, 2026
نصائح احترافية
Watch lectures at 1.5x speed and pause to take notes. Most online instructors speak slowly for clarity, but passive listening at normal speed lets your mind wander. Faster playback forces active attention.
Plan a certification path
Help me plan a certification path for [career goal / skill area]. Current role: [job title] Target role: [where I want to be] Existing certifications: [any current certs] Budget for certifications: [what I can spend] Timeline: [when I need these credentials] Industry: [field] Map my certification path: 1. Which certifications actually matter for [target role] (vs. resume padding) 2. The recommended order to earn them (prerequisites and dependencies) 3. Study time estimates for each certification 4. Best preparation resources for each (official vs. third-party) 5. Cost breakdown: exam fees, study materials, renewal costs 6. ROI analysis: expected salary impact of each certification
الأفضل لـ: CHATGPT
ChatGPT has the most current knowledge of certification requirements, exam formats, and industry recognition. Its ROI analysis includes specific salary data points rather than vague 'career advancement' promises.
Tested Feb 15, 2026
نصائح احترافية
Before pursuing any certification, search job postings for your target role and count how many list it as required vs. preferred vs. not mentioned. If fewer than 30% of postings mention it, the cert probably isn't worth the investment.
Create bite-sized learning sessions
Design a micro-learning program for [topic/skill]. Total learning goal: [what I want to master] Daily time available: [5/10/15/20 minutes] Preferred format: [reading / video / audio / interactive] Duration of program: [weeks/months] Device: [phone / laptop / both] Create: 1. A 30-day micro-learning calendar with one focused topic per day 2. Each session: a 3-minute concept overview + a 5-minute practice exercise 3. Weekly review quizzes (5 questions each) to check retention 4. A mobile-friendly resource list for learning in spare moments 5. Milestone checkpoints: what I should be able to do at day 10, 20, and 30 6. How to continue after the initial 30 days without losing momentum
الأفضل لـ: GEMINI
Gemini designs the most well-paced micro-learning programs with realistic daily session structures. Its milestone checkpoints are specific and measurable rather than vague progress descriptions.
Tested Feb 15, 2026
نصائح احترافية
Tie your micro-learning session to an existing daily habit. Study during your morning coffee, commute, or lunch break. Habit stacking makes the learning automatic instead of something you have to remember to do.
Based on actual testing — not assumptions. See our methodology
Gemini
Best for building learning toolkits and micro-learning programs. Creates practical tool workflows and well-paced daily learning structures. Less effective at evaluating individual course quality.
Results from Gemini 2.0 Flash · Tested Feb 15, 2026ChatGPT
Best for platform recommendations and certification planning. Has the broadest knowledge of online learning resources, pricing, and industry recognition. Can be overly enthusiastic about certifications.
Results from GPT-4o · Tested Feb 15, 2026Claude
Best for course evaluation and completion strategies. Provides the most honest assessments of whether paid courses are worth the investment and builds realistic accountability systems.
Results from Claude 3.5 Sonnet · Tested Feb 15, 2026Grok
Delivers the most direct, honest tool comparisons without sugarcoating the downsides of popular platforms. Best for cutting through marketing hype to find tools that actually deliver value. Less effective at building systematic learning tool integration strategies and structured workflows.
Results from Grok 2 · Tested Feb 15, 2026Finish one course before starting another. The biggest online learning trap is collecting courses instead of completing them. Your half-finished Udemy library teaches you nothing. Commit to one course, finish it, apply what you learned, then move on.
Apply what you learn within 24 hours. If you can't use a new skill within a day of learning it, you'll forget 80% within a week. Choose courses that teach skills you can practice immediately in your current work or a side project.
Free resources are often better than paid ones. MIT OpenCourseWare, Khan Academy, and YouTube tutorials from working professionals often outperform expensive courses. Ask AI to compare free alternatives before you spend money.