You are a talent development professional standing at the gates of The Realm of the Learning Vault — a vault that holds the most powerful learning assets in the kingdom. Three chambers stand between you and the vault unlock. Each one requires you to build something real, with AI, right now.
Your master key is the PACE framework. Let's use it.
- Open copilot.microsoft.com in your browser — your account works for everything today
- Complete each chamber by building a real AI-assisted learning asset
- Apply the PACE framework as your master key throughout
- Leave with a proof of concept and a 30-day action commitment
75-Minute Quest
In this chamber you'll establish the governance foundation for AI-assisted design — learning how to classify content, make prompt decisions responsibly, and connect input quality to output quality.
- Classify content before selecting an AI tool using the asset first, tool second decision framework.
- Recognize that the content of a prompt is a governance decision — what goes in, and whether it belongs there.
- Connect input quality to output quality using the garbage in, garbage out principle as a governance standard.
Every prompt contains content. Not all content belongs in every tool. This prompt makes the classification logic visible.
Write three learning objectives for a compliance training course on our internal data security policy and regulatory reporting.
"Our internal data security policy" — this is organizational content. It is proprietary. Does it belong in a public or unsanctioned AI tool?
"Regulatory reporting requirements" — this is likely an industry-standard reference. Publicly available. Lower governance risk.
One prompt. Two types of content. Different governance implications. The classification decision happens before you type — not after.
Reference card — not presented live. AI does not create this question. It makes it more urgent.
- Vague prompt = generic output.
- Specific prompt = useful output.
- The content of your prompt is a governance decision. What goes in, and whether it belongs there.
Pairs with the Three Questions card. Use both together when building any AI-assisted asset.
Two prompts. Same topic. Very different governance decisions. One was run live — one is for reference only.
What did Prompt 2 include that Prompt 1 left out — and which of those additions also changed the governance picture? Use this as a reference when applying classification logic to your own work.
Pick one asset you need to build. Answer these before you type anything:
- What is in this content?
- Does it belong in CoPilot?
- If yes — get something on the screen.
Compare with your partner: What governance decision did you make before you typed?
Drop one word in Teams chat — what was your governance call?
- Asset first. Tool second.
- What am I building?
- What is in it?
- Does this content belong in this tool?
- Content drives tool choice drives review.
- Garbage in, garbage out.
- Vague prompt = generic output.
- Specific prompt = useful output.
- The content of your prompt is a governance decision.
- What goes in, and whether it belongs there.
What governance decision will you make differently next time you build an AI-assisted asset?
In this chamber you'll learn the RTCF prompt framework, understand how Microsoft CoPilot and Microsoft 365 work together, and draft one written learning asset.
Use these four elements every time you prompt CoPilot for a learning asset.
- Microsoft CoPilot and Microsoft 365 work together — CoPilot is embedded directly into Word, PowerPoint, Teams, and Outlook. AI-assisted content generation happens inside the tools your organization already uses, so your output lives right where you need it.
- Different asset types need different prompt structures — context is everything.
- Iteration is design, not failure. Iterate 2–5 times for best results.
Facilitator Guide:
"Write a 2-min facilitator guide intro for a [TOPIC] session for [AUDIENCE]. Include welcome, session goal, warm-up question."
Video Script:
"Write a 90-sec video script on [TOPIC] for [AUDIENCE]. Opening, 3 key points, call to action."
Podcast Intro:
"Write a 60-sec podcast intro for an episode about [TOPIC]. Host tone: [TONE]. Start with a hook."
Write your own RTCF prompt. Run it. Evaluate against:
- ✅ Accuracy for your context
- ✅ Alignment to learning objective
- ✅ Organizational voice
Add one refinement line and regenerate. Compare versions.
Swap drafts with your partner: one strength + one suggestion to make the prompt more specific.
Rate: ✅ Accuracy · ✅ Alignment · ✅ Voice. Add one refinement line. Regenerate. Note what changed.
What would you change about your prompt next time? What iteration taught you the most?
The Oracle sees all — but cannot act without human judgment. That is your role. Review your assets, combine them, and unlock the vault.
- Factual accuracy verified against a trusted source
- Aligned to stated learning objective(s)
- Reflects organizational voice and brand
- No sensitive or inappropriate content
- Accessible and inclusive language
- Meets your organization's AI disclosure policy
- Step 1: Review your visual asset — edit for voice and context
- Step 2: Review your written asset — accuracy, alignment, tone
- Step 3: Connect both to the same learning purpose
- Step 4: Complete your vault unlock statement below
"With AI, I built ___. I can use this for ___ at work."
- P — Purpose: My learning need is ___
- A — Augment: I will use CoPilot for ___ and CoPilot for ___
- C — Curate: My review process will include ___
- E — Embed: This asset will live in ___ in my workflow
Show your POC. Share your vault unlock statement. Where does PACE fit in your workflow next week?
Complete your PACE card. Drop your vault unlock statement in Teams chat.
"In the next 30 days, I will use PACE to build ___ for ___."
🖼 Visual Asset Prompt
You are an instructional designer and visual design consultant. Create a structured design brief for a [ASSET TYPE] on [TOPIC]. Audience: [AUDIENCE]. Tone: [TONE]. Include: layout, color palette, typography, key icons, headline.📄 Facilitator Guide Prompt
You are an instructional designer. Write a facilitator guide intro for a [DURATION]-min session on [TOPIC] for [AUDIENCE]. Include: welcome, 3 goals, warm-up question, timing. Tone: professional and encouraging.🎙 Podcast Script Prompt
You are a podcast producer for a professional development series. Write a 90-second intro for "[EPISODE TITLE]." Host: [DESCRIPTION]. Audience: [AUDIENCE]. Start with a hook. End with a preview. Tone: [TONE].🎬 Video Script Prompt
Write a [DURATION]-second video script on [TOPIC] for [AUDIENCE]. Hook (15s) · Key insight (30s) · Example (25s) · CTA (10s). Tone: [TONE].🔍 Human Review Checklist
- ✅ Factual accuracy verified
- ✅ Aligned to learning objective
- ✅ Organizational voice
- ✅ No sensitive content
- ✅ Accessible language
- ✅ AI disclosure met
- ✅ Copyright-clear
📖 Learning More
- Microsoft CoPilot: copilot.microsoft.com
- ATD AI Resources: td.org/topic/artificial-intelligence
- ATD Capability Model: td.org/capability-model
📚 Prompt Resource Guide
All prompts from today's session compiled in one place. Use these as starting templates and adapt them using the RTCF framework.
These prompts demonstrate the asset-first, governance-aware approach. Use Prompt 2 as your model — notice how it removes internal identifiers and adds behavioral specificity.
Replace every bracket with your specific details. The more specific you are, the better your output.
[T] Write a 90-second video script for a microlearning module on giving effective feedback.
[C] Audience: mid-level managers, ages 28-45, retail company. Comfortable with tech but little formal training experience. Tone: warm, direct, practical. Avoid corporate jargon.
[F] Two-column script: Column 1 = on-screen visuals, Column 2 = narrator voiceover. Hook in first 10 seconds. Call-to-action in final 10 seconds.
Write and iterate your own RTCF prompt here. Record what changed between versions and what improved.
[R] You are...
[T] Write...
[C] Audience...
[F] Format as...
What changed between version 1 and 2? What improved?
🏰 Escape Room Prompt Guide
The master prompt guide for building your own Realm of the Learning Vault experience — for conferences, workshops, chapter events, or team learning.