diff --git a/src/python_learning_orchestrated/cli.py b/src/python_learning_orchestrated/cli.py
index 31751d2..99d29a6 100644
--- a/src/python_learning_orchestrated/cli.py
+++ b/src/python_learning_orchestrated/cli.py
@@ -223,7 +223,10 @@ def main(
         if args.checkpoint_command == "list":
             checkpoints = checkpoint_store.list_checkpoints()
             if not checkpoints:
-                output_fn("No checkpoints found.")
+                output_fn(
+                    "No checkpoints found. "
+                    "Use 'checkpoint create <name>' to create one."
+                )
                 return
             output_fn(f"Checkpoints ({len(checkpoints)}):")
             for checkpoint in checkpoints: