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Cursor AI Bootcamp: Build Anything Instantly Even If You've Never Coded

Hands on class where you will build any app you want, simply by telling AI what to do. No coding experience needed.

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Course overview

Learn to Solve Problems With Your Own Software

People who can code get farther in life by solving problems with software.


It is even more rare and impactful if your role is not as a developer but you can also code, for example a product manager who can code, a marketer who can code, or a sales person who can code, etc.


The ability to code is a super power.


These developer combos don't need to go talk to another developer in order to get something done, they can just make the thing themselves.


Benefits for people who code:


1) Save time and money by building tools that automate tasks for themselves or others.

2) Get promotions at work for technical contributions OR grow a business as an entrepreneur.


So, why aren't you building your own software?


Because learning to code is hard, and even if you know how to code, coding takes a long time.


But, what if you didn't have to be the one to actually write the code? What if you could tell someone else what code to write and they did whatever you said (really fast) and never slept?


This is exactly what AI can do.


AI is now so good that it not only can help you code, it can even code for you.


It's like having your own engineer who will build anything you want, at any hour of the day, and they just cost $20/month.


What would you build if you knew how to do this?


Knowing how to tell an AI to build software is the most high value skill you can learn today. Most people don't know how to do it, simply by learning a little bit you will already be one of the most skilled in the world.


This course will teach you everything you need to know in order to build anything simply by telling the AI what to code.


WHAT YOU WILL LEARN:


- All of the tips and strategies

- How to overcome issues and roadblocks

- How to setup your developer environment

- What AI to work with

- How to build user sign in, save and pull data from a database, and integrate with services like OpenAI and Stripe

- How to deploy your app for others to use


WHAT YOU WILL BE ABLE TO BUILD:


- Internal tools

- An entire social network

- AI apps

- iPhone apps

- Literally anything, no matter how complex or ambitious


YOU SHOULD TAKE THIS COURSE IF:


- You are excited to be able to build things

- You are ok with getting frustrated


WHY LEARN FROM ME:


I have been building software since 2007 when I moved to Silicon Valley at age 19. I learned product management from Josh Elman, one of the most successful product managers in tech (LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter, Robinhood, Apple).


I've been working with AI specifically since 2016 as CEO of Octane AI, an AI company where we power AI for millions of people.


I was one of the first people to get access to OpenAI's technology, years before ChatGPT was released.


And more specifically... Over the past 90 days I have used AI to build at least one new app a day.


I do speedruns where I see how much of an app I can build in 30 min, 60 min, etc. Just like going to the gym, but for coding with AI.


I’ve also watched hours and hours of videos of developers screen sharing themselves building with AI, I’ve watched interviews with the founders of these AI tools where they give insights into their own tips and tricks, I’ve looked through forums, and chatted directly with anyone and everyone who is building this skill.


Over the past three months I have gone very deep on learning everything there is to know about coding with AI.


And I want as many people in the world to be able to do this too.


Creating is just so fun and rewarding, my brain craves to create and coding with AI is one of the most amazing creative experiences.


I’m here to deliver one very clear message to you: You can now build anything you ever wanted simply by telling an AI to build it for you.


Social networks, cooking apps, iPhone apps, games, anything. ANYTHING.


How does coding with AI work? What have people used AI to build? How exactly can you use AI to code an app? How can you copy my strategy for learning to code with AI? What does the future of coding with AI look like?


I’m going to answer all of these questions for you in this course.


I’m going to show you how to build an entire app. Yes you.


Let’s do this.

Who is this course for

01

Non-technical founders & entrepreneurs who want to build their own MVPs quickly without depending on developers. Perfect for those with idea

02

Product Managers, Designers, Marketers, & Business folks who want to increase their technical capabilities and build their own tools and pro

03

Engineers & technical professionals looking to 10x their productivity by mastering AI-powered development workflows and tools.

What you’ll get out of this course

How to setup your AI development environment, even if you've never coded before

It might sound intimidating, but you will learn to do this in your sleep.

Real world tips and strategies for getting AI to code exactly what you want

This is an emerging skill and you will know all of the most current tips and strategies.

You will successfully code an app, and you will be surprised at how fast you will be able to do it

You will make an actual app with NextJS, Tailwind, Supabase, and OpenAI. It will have signup/login, a database, and even AI.

You will be able to solve problems with software

You will be so good at coding with AI that you will be able to create apps and tools for work and personal use, and it will be just as easy as writing an email.

What’s included

Matt Schlicht

Live sessions

Learn directly from Matt Schlicht in a real-time, interactive format.

Lifetime access

Go back to course content and recordings whenever you need to.

Community of peers

Stay accountable and share insights with like-minded professionals.

Certificate of completion

Share your new skills with your employer or on LinkedIn.

Maven Guarantee

This course is backed by the Maven Guarantee. Students are eligible for a full refund up until the halfway point of the course.

Course syllabus

6 live sessions • 16 lessons • 16 projects

Week 1

Feb 4—Feb 9

    Getting Setup to Code with AI

    • 📄

      Overview of AI Coding Tools

    • 📄

      How to Get Your Computer Setup to Code with AI

    • ✍️

      Install Cursor AI

      Submit by Feb 5
    • ✍️

      Install Node and NPM

      Submit by Feb 5
    • 📄

      How to Save Your Code to Github

    • ✍️

      Create a Project on Github and Push Your Code

      Submit by Feb 5
    • 📄

      How to Write Your First Line of Code with AI

    • ✍️

      Create Your First Next.js App with Cursor

      Submit by Feb 5

    Learn The Basics of Coding with AI

    • 📄

      How to Use AI to Code Your App Layout

    • ✍️

      Use AI to Code the Layout for Your App

      Submit by Feb 7
    • 📄

      How to Deploy Your App

    • ✍️

      Deploy Your App on Vercel

      Submit by Feb 7

    Feb

    4

    Session 1

    Tue 2/46:00 PM—7:00 PM (UTC)

    Feb

    6

    Session 2

    Thu 2/66:00 PM—7:00 PM (UTC)

Week 2

Feb 10—Feb 16

    Use AI to Add User Accounts to Your App

    • 📄

      How to Add User Accounts (Auth) to Your App

    • ✍️

      Create a New Project on Supabase

      Submit by Feb 12
    • ✍️

      Have AI Add Auth to Your App with Supabase

      Submit by Feb 12
    • ✍️

      Create a Mailgun Account and Connect it to Supabase

      Submit by Feb 12

    Use AI to Save Data to Your Database from Your App

    • 📄

      How to Save Data to Your Database

    • ✍️

      Create a New Table on Supabase and Have Your App Save Data to It

      Submit by Feb 12
    • 📄

      Overview of SQL and How to Have AI Generate it

    • ✍️

      Use AI to Generate SQL for Supabase and Make a New Database Table

      Submit by Feb 12

    Use AI to Display Data From Your Database In Your App

    • 📄

      How to Display Data from Your Database In Your App

    • ✍️

      Tell AI to Display Data In Your App from a Table In Your Supabase Database

      Submit by Feb 14

    Use AI to Integrate an API In Your App

    • 📄

      Overview of APIs And How You Can Use Them

    • 📄

      How to Integrate an API Into Your App

    • ✍️

      Signup for OpenAI Developer Account and Get Your API Keys

      Submit by Feb 12
    • ✍️

      Index the OpenAI API on Cursor So It Knows How It Works

      Submit by Feb 12
    • ✍️

      Tell AI to Integrate the OpenAI API Into Your App

      Submit by Feb 12

    Feb

    11

    Session 3

    Tue 2/116:00 PM—7:00 PM (UTC)

    Feb

    13

    Session 4

    Thu 2/136:00 PM—7:00 PM (UTC)

Week 3

Feb 17—Feb 20

    Overcoming Stubborn Errors When Coding with AI

    • 📄

      Examples of Tough Errors You Might Run Into

    • 📄

      Strategies to Solve Stubborn Errors

    How to Become Incredible at Coding with AI

    • 📄

      My Routine for Practicing Coding with AI

    • ✍️

      Try Speedrunning an AI App for Practice

      Submit by Feb 19

    You Can Build Anything

    • 📄

      Dive Into A World Where You Can Build Anything

    Feb

    18

    Session 5

    Tue 2/186:00 PM—7:00 PM (UTC)

    Feb

    20

    Session 6

    Thu 2/206:00 PM—7:00 PM (UTC)

What people are saying

        Matt Schlicht is a force of nature when it comes to building with AI. His deep expertise and relentless curiosity make him the ideal person to teach this course. Matt has a unique gift for breaking down complex AI concepts and turning them into actionable steps, empowering anyone to build whatever they imagine. Watching him teach is like having an
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Meet your instructor

Matt Schlicht

Matt Schlicht

AI founder, YC alum, and hands-on builder pioneering the future of AI-powered development. CEO of Octane AI, serving millions through AI shopping experiences.


Matt is a recognized expert in artificial intelligence, product development, and entrepreneurship who has been at the forefront of AI technology since 2016.


As CEO of Octane AI, Matt has built a profitable AI company that powers shopping experiences for millions of users. His deep expertise in AI and chatbots predates the current AI boom, giving him unique insights into both the technology's capabilities and practical applications.


Matt's entrepreneurial journey includes graduating from Y Combinator alongside companies like Coinbase and Instacart. He has learned product development directly from industry legend Josh Elman (LinkedIn, Twitter, Meta, Robinhood), and has channeled these insights into building successful AI products and companies.


His thought leadership in the AI space is widely recognized - his 2023 article on autonomous agents became the most-read piece on the topic, reaching over 250,000 readers and helping shape the discourse around AI capabilities. As an investor and advisor, Matt has helped numerous AI companies navigate the rapidly evolving technology landscape.


Most recently, Matt completed an unprecedented 60-day challenge where he built a new application every single day using AI tools, documenting the entire process and developing a comprehensive system for AI-powered development. This hands-on experience forms the foundation of his teaching approach, combining deep technical knowledge with practical, real-world application.

Course schedule

4-6 hours per week

  • 5+ Hours of Coding Lessons

    On your own time

    Learn step by step how to start a new project, how to tell the AI what to code, and all the tips and strategies you need to build anything.

  • 2x Weekly Live Coding + Q&A

    Tuesdays and Thursdays at 10am PST

    Two one hour sessions a week for 3 weeks dedicated to Q&A + Hands on trainings where we will code with AI together and get updates from all students on how their apps are progressing.

  • Weekly exercises and projects

    2 hours per week

    You will work on your app outside of class as you learn to code with AI.

Learning is better with cohorts

Learning is better with cohorts

Active hands-on learning

This course builds on live workshops and hands-on projects

Interactive and project-based

You’ll be interacting with other learners through breakout rooms and project teams

Learn with a cohort of peers

Join a community of like-minded people who want to learn and grow alongside you

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