AI is one step
A reliable workflow has input, prompt template, AI step, validation, condition, human review when needed, and a final action.
- Input
- AI step
- Output action
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AI Tools Lesson 7
AI Workflow Design
Design workflows that use AI as one step inside a larger system, not as a random one-time chat.
AI Workflow45 min
Lesson Guide
Make the workflow repeatable
Do not rely on a one-time chat. Use templates, fixed inputs, structured outputs, and clear review rules so the process can run consistently.
- Prompt templates
- Structured output
- Review rules
Control risk and cost
Add usage limits, logging that avoids secrets, and approval steps for high-impact actions before the workflow touches customers or production systems.
- Cost limits
- Safe logs
- Human approval
Practice Task
Design an AI workflow that receives a support message, summarizes it, classifies urgency, and routes it to the right team.
Ready Checklist
- The workflow has a clear input.
- AI output is validated.
- High-impact actions require review.