Beyond the Basics: The Prompt Architect - Transforming Generic AI into Professional L&D Content

Beyond the Basics: The Prompt Architect - Transforming Generic AI into Professional L&D Content

Join Steve Yudewitz (VP of Technology at ATDSFL) and Victoria Brenes (Director of the Learning Technologies SIG and AI Workgroup at ATDSFL) for a practical, deep-dive session on Prompt Engineering. This is the critical skill that transforms generic AI output into high-quality instructional and learning content.

This session goes beyond basic commands, providing you with a structured, step-by-step approach to engineering prompts that consistently generate high-quality instructional content. We will be building a prompt live. Then, you will have a chance to write a prompt of your own.

Key Concepts:

• Assigning the Expert Persona: Learn how defining the AI's role forces the model to access its most relevant knowledge and produce elevated, professional outputs.

• Defining the Task: Learn to clearly specify the deliverable and the learning outcomes to ensure the AI's entire output is focused and purposeful.

• Structuring the Output: We will show you how to structure the prompt to demand a specific, professional format.

• The Value of Guardrails: See how to include a requirement that compels the AI to justify its design decisions by referencing industry best practices.

• Iterative Reprompting: Master the art of refining the first draft with precise, targeted instructions. Learn to correct flaws without starting over.

This session will equip you with a reusable prompt template that you can immediately apply to your next content development project.

Questions? Contact Steve Yudewitz at technology@atdsfl.org

Panelists

Victoria Brenes

Victoria Brenes is a third-year doctoral student at Nova Southeastern University, with a focus on integrating generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) into computer science education.

She serves as Director of the Learning Technologies SIG at ATDSFL, where she founded and leads the AI Workgroup. Her background includes web development and computer science instruction.

Victoria has published research on computer science and GenAI education and presented at conferences in the US and abroad.

Steve Yudewitz

Steve Yudewitz, VP of Technology at ATD- South Florida is an Instructional Design and Learning Strategy Leader with 20+ years of experience creating neuroscience-informed learning programs across multiple industries.

He applies cognitive science and adult learning principles to design learner-centered solutions that meet learners where they are, drive retention, improve on-the-job performance, and drive positive behavior change. Steve specializes in leadership development, compliance training, and workforce upskilling, leading teams through the full learning lifecycle.

He partners closely with subject matter experts and stakeholders to build accessible, impactful training. His approach blends human expertise with AI-driven efficiency to accelerate development while maintaining instructional integrity, quality, and effectiveness.

The AI Workgroup Gatherings are FREE for ATD South Florida chapter members.

What is the AI Workgroup

The AI Workgroup is a collaborative community dedicated to exploring and leveraging AI, specifically for talent development professionals, students, and other practitioners. We foster knowledge sharing, skill building, and networking through monthly meetings and our online community. Our goal is to empower you to confidently apply AI tools and strategies in your professional and academic work.

Want to know more?    AI Workgroup Home Page

The ATD South Florida Chapter has been pre-approved by the ATD Certification Institute to offer educational programs that can be used towards initial eligibility and recertification of Certified Professionals in Talent Development (CPTD) and Associate Professional in Talent Development (APTD) credentials. This program qualifies for a maximum of 1 point.