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Claude Code 101: From Prompt to Product

Beginner 1 hours English Course Certificate
Our recommendation
A LinkedIn Learning course introducing AI-assisted software building with Claude Code. In under an hour it walks non-programmers through the essentials — terminal basics, choosing a model, plugins and MCP servers — and building something real. A gentle, current on-ramp for people curious about building software with an AI coding agent.

Good for: Non-programmers curious about building software with Claude Code.

Less suitable if: You are already an experienced developer or want deep engineering.

Skills you'll gain

Claude CodeAI-assisted developmentTerminal basicsMCP serversPluginsVibe coding

Is this course right for you?

A good fit if you…

You are new to coding or non-technical
You want to build with an AI coding agent
You want a quick, current intro

Consider something else if you…

You are an experienced developer
You want deep software engineering
You do not use AI coding tools

Requirements: None; a computer to follow along.

Realistic time: Under 1 hour.

About this course

Claude Code 101: From Prompt to Product introduces AI-assisted software building with Claude Code. In under an hour it walks non-programmers through the essentials — terminal basics, choosing a model, plugins, and MCP servers — and the workflow for turning an idea into working code with an AI agent doing much of the typing.

What you'll learn

Set up and navigate Claude Code in the terminal
Choose the right model for a task
Use plugins to extend Claude Code
Connect tools via MCP servers
Follow an AI-assisted development workflow
Turn an idea into working software

This course includes

1h
On-demand video
Yes
Certificate
Yes
Mobile access
English
Language

What it costs

Access comes with a LinkedIn Learning subscription ($29.99/month or $19.99/month billed annually, usually a one-month free trial; free via many public libraries). Claude Code itself is a separate product with its own plans.

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LinkedIn Learning adds a completion certificate to your profile — a learning record rather than a professional qualification.

Instructor

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Ray Villalobos
LinkedIn Learning instructor

Taught by Ray Villalobos, a long-time developer and prolific LinkedIn Learning instructor known for clear, practical coding courses.

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Frequently asked questions

No — it is aimed at non-programmers, walking through the essentials from terminal basics up.
No — the course is on LinkedIn Learning; Claude Code is a separate product with its own plans.
Terminal basics, choosing a model, plugins and MCP servers, and building something real with Claude Code.
AI coding tools change fast, so specific steps may differ from the current version.
Under an hour.
Yes — LinkedIn Learning adds a completion certificate to your profile.
Paid
LinkedIn Learning subscription · $39.99/mo (1-mo free trial)
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