> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://parabola.io/docs/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.
# How to get started
Learn how to select a great initial use case, start building with a dialed initial prompt, and request your LinkedIn certificate.
## Receive your certificate
To receive your Parabola University Building Foundations certificate (and optionally, leave feedback on the course), please fill out [this 30-second Google Form](https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdW_DzezkUbc8i45iYhxV3rRT-BeBLj45A0_z0aJQPeA319vw/viewform?usp=preview) and a member of our team will follow up with your certificate. Thank you for completing Parabola 101: Building fundamentals!
## Start building quickly with a starter prompt
To quickly get started in Parabola, customize the starter prompt outline below based on your use case. Copy the text, paste it into a new Parabola flow, and replace the text within brackets with details about your use case.
```text wrap theme={null}
I am trying to automate my [insert use case name]
The goal of automating this process is [describe end-goal]
The use case involves pulling data from [list data sources — we recommend starting with CSV files for your first use case]
To clean, combine, and transform the data, we need to: [optionally, describe the logic required in the use case. If you exclude this section, Parabola will ask you questions and make assumptions.]
You should be aware of the following edge cases and nuances: [optional]
```
## Start building quickly with a starter prompt
To quickly get started in Parabola, customize the starter prompt outline below based on your use case. Copy the text, paste it into a new Parabola flow, and replace the text within brackets with details about your use case.
```text wrap theme={null}
I am trying to automate my [insert use case name]
The goal of automating this process is [describe end-goal]
The use case involves pulling data from [list data sources — we recommend starting with CSV files for your first use case]
To clean, combine, and transform the data, we need to: [optionally, describe the logic required in the use case. If you exclude this section, Parabola will ask you questions and make assumptions.]
You should be aware of the following edge cases and nuances: [optional]
```