Overview #
This library contains tested prompt templates that work with the Model Context Protocol (MCP). These examples are designed to give LearnDash users a reliable starting point when working with AI tools such as Angie or Cursor.
TIP:
- Start with shorter prompts and expand as needed. Testing small changes first ensures predictable results from AI tools.
- For best results, note whether the AI should create, update, or summarize content before running the prompt. Clear intent improves accuracy.
Course Management #
Update Course Dates
“Update the course ‘Semester 3’ to start on November 5, 2025, and end on February 20, 2026.”
Create Multiple Courses
“Create three open courses with the titles ‘Rocks (Semester 1)’, ‘Rocks (Semester 2)’, and ‘Rocks (Semester 3)’. Set their start dates to January 2026, February 2026, and March 2026.”
Change Enrollment Settings
“Change all courses with access mode ‘buy now’ to access mode ‘closed.’ Set their course price to unavailable.”
Content Management #
Add a Required Virtual Lesson
“In the course ‘Rocks (Semester 1)’, add a new lesson that requires attendance at a virtual session. On the lesson page, insert this link in a WordPress text block: https://learndash.com/”
Create a Lesson with Assignment and Content
“In the course ‘Anza Rock,’ create a lesson called ‘Final Anza Rocks Assignment.’ Enable assignment submission worth 100 points. Then locate the PDF file with a title containing ‘anza rocks’ in my media library. Add its content as blocks to the assignment lesson page.”
User and Group Management #
Enroll Specific Students
“Enroll Student 1, Student 2, Student 3, Student 4, and Student 5 in the course ‘Anza Rock.’”
Enroll from a CSV File
“Parse this CSV file and enroll all users into the course ‘Safety Training 2025.’ Match existing WordPress users by the email column. Return the names of any users who cannot be enrolled.”
Create a Group and Assign Courses
“Create a new group called ‘Rock Crazies’ and assign the following courses to it: ‘Rocks (Semester 1)’, ‘Rocks (Semester 2)’, and ‘Rocks (Semester 3).’”
Content Organization #
Tag Courses with AI
“Create a LearnDash course tag called ‘AI.’ Assign this tag to all courses with titles that mention MCPs or LLMs.”
Suggest and Add Quizzes
“Analyze the course ‘Anza Rock’ and suggest where quizzes should be placed. Include a final quiz. Then create quiz posts at those locations with descriptions of the intended quizzes.”
Content Creation from External Sources #
Convert an Article into a Course
“Use the content from this article to create a LearnDash course. Include the images from the article in the course.
https://givewp.com/content-marketing-project-management-nonprofits/”
Convert a Transcript into a Course
“Use this transcript to create a course titled ‘World History Lecture Series.’ Break it into 10 lessons with 2 topics each. Save all lessons as drafts.”
Create a Developer Course
“Create a new LearnDash course called ‘Yoast Advanced Development.’ The audience is experienced developers familiar with PHP and WordPress hooks. Break the course into simple lessons and topics at a seventh-grade reading level. Save as draft.”
Best Practices Reflected in Prompts #
All prompts follow these patterns:
- Structure: Sequential steps, limited to 3–5 operations.
- Clarity: Exact field names and values specified.
- Status: Draft vs. published is clearly stated.
- Context: Specific courses, files, or sources are referenced.
- Hierarchy: Course → Lesson → Topic order is respected.
Common Pitfalls to Avoid #
- Too many operations (>5) in a single prompt
- Vague or incomplete instructions
- Ignoring course hierarchy
- Using relative dates (“next semester”) instead of fixed ones
- Forgetting to specify draft vs. published
Summary #
This library provides a foundation of tested prompts for LearnDash MCP users. Adapt these examples for your own site, and always keep prompts small, specific, and structured.
For additional guidance on writing your own prompts, see Prompting AI Agents for LearnDash.