30-day AI learning plan
Daily focus areas, practice tasks, and deliverables to go from curiosity to competence.
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AI starter kit
Everything you need to get started with practical AI: a learning plan, prompt checklist, tool scorecard, and role-based workflows.
What's inside
A practical bundle for your first 30 days
Prompt engineering checklist
A reusable checklist to write clearer, more reliable prompts for any model or tool.
Open checklistAI tool selection scorecard
Compare tools by workflow fit, privacy, pricing, integrations, and review needs.
View scorecardRole-based workflows
Starter workflows for founders, developers, marketers, and sales teams.
Browse workflowsOnboarding
How to use this starter kit
The starter kit is designed as a 30-day onboarding system, not a reading list. Each week has a focus, a deliverable, and a checkpoint. By the end of 30 days, you will have built a small but useful AI workflow you can repeat and improve.
Week 1: Build the habit. Learn how to write clear prompts, run simple tasks, and review output quality.
Week 2: Pick your tools. Compare a shortlist of AI tools against your actual workflows and choose one or two to test.
Week 3: Create a reusable workflow. Turn a repeated task into a documented process with prompts, inputs, and review gates.
Week 4: Measure and share. Track time saved, output quality, and lessons learned. Share the workflow with a teammate.
30-day checklist
Your first 30 days with AI
Work through one item per day. The checklist is cumulative: each day builds on the previous one so you develop both skill and judgment.
Days 1–5: Prompt foundations. Read the prompt engineering checklist. Write five prompts using role, context, examples, constraints, and output format. Review each output and note what changed when you added more context.
Days 6–10: Tool exploration. Try three AI tools from the recommended first tools list. Run the same task in each and compare speed, quality, and cost.
Days 11–15: Workflow mapping. Pick one task you do at least three times per week. Document the inputs, steps, and ideal output. Draft a prompt or tool sequence to automate it.
Days 16–20: Review and safety. Add a human review gate. Test failure modes. Decide what the AI is allowed to do alone and what needs approval.
Days 21–25: Integration. Connect the workflow to your existing stack. Save prompts, templates, and outputs where your team can find them.
Days 26–30: Measurement. Track time saved, error rate, and user satisfaction. Write a one-page summary and decide what to scale next.
Recommended first tools
Start with tools that match your role
You do not need every AI tool on the market. Start with one general assistant and one role-specific tool. Master them before adding more.
General AI assistant
Use ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, or DeepSeek for writing, analysis, coding help, and learning. Pick the one whose interface and pricing fit your workflow.
Automation and research tools
Use a tool like Notion AI, Perplexity, or a no-code automation platform to research, plan, and document decisions faster.
Coding agent or IDE assistant
Start with GitHub Copilot, Cursor, or a similar coding assistant. Use it for drafting, reviewing, and explaining code.
Content and SEO tools
Use AI for SEO briefs, social posts, and email drafts. Keep the human editor in the loop for brand voice and fact checking.
Included resources
What is inside the kit
30-day AI learning plan
Daily focus areas, practice tasks, and deliverables to go from curiosity to competence.
Read the planPrompt engineering checklist
A reusable checklist to write clearer, more reliable prompts for any model or tool.
Open checklistAI tool selection scorecard
Compare tools by workflow fit, privacy, pricing, integrations, and review needs.
View scorecardRole-based workflows
Starter workflows for founders, developers, marketers, and sales teams.
Browse workflowsHow to start learning AI practically
A focused guide on building real AI skills through projects rather than passive reading.
FAQ
Is the starter kit really free?
Yes. The starter kit is a free email bundle. You also get the weekly newsletter with practical AI workflows.
Do I need coding experience?
No. The kit is designed for founders, marketers, and operators as well as developers. Non-technical readers can skip the coding modules.
How long does it take?
The core plan takes 30 days at about 20–30 minutes per day. You can also use it as a self-paced reference.
Which tools do I need?
You only need access to one general AI assistant and one role-specific tool. The kit recommends free or low-cost starting options.
Can I share the kit with my team?
Yes. Share the starter kit page or the resources inside it with your team.
What comes after the 30 days?
Move on to the full AI learning roadmap, explore the resource library, or subscribe to the weekly newsletter for ongoing workflows.
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Templates, checklists, prompts, and workflows to use alongside the kit.
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Get one practical AI workflow every week after you finish the kit.
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