Vibe Coding for Product Managers: Build Your First AI App in 2 Hours
Go From Idea to Working AI App—In Just 2 Hours
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Unlock a New Skillset: Vibe Code Your First AI App
By the end of this course, students will go from idea to functional AI app—even if they’ve never written a line of code before. They’ll experience the momentum that comes from building and deploying something real, using modern tools like Replit and OpenAI.
More than a one-off project, this workshop gives students:
A clear mental model for rapid prototyping
Confidence to experiment with AI tools
A repeatable process they can apply to future use cases
The ability to speak about AI and automation with firsthand credibility
They won’t just watch someone build—they’ll do it themselves.
Who is this course for
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Product managers who want to test ideas faster and prototype without relying on engineering
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Aspiring PMs or founders looking to differentiate themselves with real AI capabilities
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Builders, tinkerers, or strategists who are curious about what’s possible with modern no-code/low-code tools
Prerequisites
A Replit account ($25 per month tier recommended)
This is required for your hands-on app building experience.
An OpenAI account with API access.
This is required to build AI capabilities in your working prototype.
What you’ll get out of this course
Build and launch your first AI-powered app using Replit—no coding background needed.
You’ll learn by doing. From a blank screen to a working prototype, you’ll build your first AI-powered app and see how approachable modern prototyping can be—even if you’ve never written code.
Learn how to connect APIs like OpenAI to add intelligence or automation
Learn how to make your app “think” or “act” using simple, powerful APIs. You’ll use tools like OpenAI to power real features—no backend setup, just clear, hands-on instruction.
Adopt the mindset and workflow of rapid prototyping to future-proof your product career
We’ll break down how builders think: fast feedback loops, functional demos, and iterative testing. This mindset makes you more effective and adaptable in modern product roles.
Walk away with the confidence of having built your first AI app using vibe coding
You won’t just talk about AI—you’ll ship something. This experience gives you momentum to explore more ideas, impress stakeholders, and expand your impact as a PM.
What’s included
Live sessions
Learn directly from Prashanth Padmanabhan 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
Week 1
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Introduction to This Course
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What is Vibe Coding?
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Vibe Coding Tools
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Replit - Introduction and SignUp
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OpenAI API Key - Introduction
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Your First Vibe App: Calculator + AI Explanation
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Build an Template Chooser Feature
Introduction to Vibe Coding
Sign Up For Vibe Coding and AI Tools
Build Your First Warm Up AI Application
Build More Warm Up Applications
Week 2
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Introduction
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Authentication
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User Management
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Roles and Permissions
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How to Get a Stripe Payment API Key
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Building an App with Stripe Payment
Lesson: From Idea to Working Application
Objective: Help students move from a high-level product idea to a prompt they can use to build in Replit.
Basic Building Blocks of a Prototype
Learn to vibe code building blocks such as authentication, user management, roles and permissions
Building an App With Payments
Build Your First AI Prototype With Your Cohort
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Week 3
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Understanding AI Features vs. AI Agents
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Vibe Coding an AI Agent For Automatic Documentation
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Azure Speech Services API
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An Audio book Creator
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Build a Voice-Based Travel Guide AI App
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Advantages of the Replit Mobile App
Vibe Coding AI Agents
Moving beyond AI features to AI Agents
Vibe Coding Audio Applications
In this module, you'll build AI-powered audio apps that turn text into lifelike speech using advanced voice APIs. We’ll walk through creating an Audio Book Creator with features like voice selection, speaking style, emotion control, and playback buttons. You’ll learn how to design intuitive user interfaces, integrate TTS APIs, and deliver a polished audio experience.
Vibe Coding With Your Phone
Week 4
Week 5
Week 6
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Meet your instructor
Prashanth Padmanabhan
Prashanth is Chief Product Officer at Axiamatic where he builds an AI-native platform that helps enterprises reduce risk and succeed in their most ambitious business transformation programs. A seasoned product executive, he’s built and scaled enterprise software for over 20 years.
He mentors product managers around the world on the craft of product management and is passionate about helping PMs think and build like engineers—without writing complex code. He’s hands-on with tools like Replit and OpenAI, and created this workshop to empower PMs to prototype smarter, faster, and with confidence.
This course reflects his belief that the best way to learn AI is to build with it.
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