By skyforbes 
How I’d learn ChatGPT if I had to start over
Over the past few years, ChatGPT updates have left many guides outdated.
Models and prompting techniques have evolved
OpenAI added and removed some ChatGPT features
GPT-5 was introduced, changing how ChatGPT works
In this guide, I’ll show a clear path to go from beginner to pro in ChatGPT, updated for 2025. Each stage of this path will contain a basic track with the basic stuff that every ChatGPT user should know, as well as an advanced track focused on power features, techniques, and tools to make the most out of ChatGPT.
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Stage 1: Learn how to write prompts
Prompting is how we communicate with AI. Writing good prompts is essential for anyone working with AI tools. ChatGPT has many features and modes, but they won’t matter if you don’t know how to write good prompts.
The basic prompt: Task + Context
There’s a ChatGPT prompt formula to get better responses. However, if I were learning prompting again, I wouldn’t start with the formula. Why? The complete formula is valuable for…