Plan a pilot of a new course before full rollout
A pilot test plan to try out new training with a small group, collect the right evidence, and decide what to fix before launch.
The prompt
Help me plan a pilot of a new training course.
Course: [NAME, FORMAT, LENGTH, OBJECTIVES]
Full rollout audience: [WHO and HOW MANY]
Pilot date and constraints: [DETAILS]
Stakeholders who need to approve launch: [NAMES or ROLES]
Biggest uncertainties: [e.g. "timing of activities", "is the content too basic?", "will the tech work?"]
Plan:
1. Pilot group selection: size and mix that represents the real audience (including skeptics and different experience levels), not just enthusiasts.
2. What to test: timing, clarity of instructions, difficulty, relevance, engagement, tech, assessment validity, facilitator guide usability.
3. Data collection: observer checklist, timing log, end-of-session survey, short focus group, assessment results, and a follow-up a few weeks later on application.
4. Success criteria decided before the pilot (e.g. "80% can complete the scenario correctly", "runs within 10 minutes of planned time").
Return:
1. A pilot plan table: What we are testing | How we measure it | Success criterion | Who collects it.
2. An observer checklist.
3. Survey questions (8-10) focused on usefulness and clarity, not just satisfaction.
4. Focus group questions (6-8).
5. A decision template: Finding | Severity | Fix | Owner | Must fix before launch? (Y/N).
6. A short invitation message to pilot participants explaining their role.
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What to fill in
- NAME, FORMAT, LENGTH, OBJECTIVES
- WHO and HOW MANY
- DETAILS
- NAMES or ROLES
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