Dates
September 18
Live workshop — in person in Birmingham
Become a builder in a day.
Spend a day learning Claude Code from scratch, in person in Birmingham. You'll leave having built something real, with a workflow to take any idea to deployment. Built for the curious. No code background needed.
In personBirmingham sessionFridaySeptember 18, 20269am–4pm CentralBirmingham, AL · classroom workshopLunch included
- Birmingham, AL
- Lunch included
- Bring your laptop
- 8 seats max
$449 early bird through Friday, September 4$499 after
$449 early bird through Friday, September 4 · $499 after
Includes digital materials, post-workshop Slack access, a digital credential, and lunch.
Registration terms · Seats are non-refundable but transferable.
For teams
See team workshops →Need this for a department or organization?
We run Claude Code workshops for teams that want a shared workflow for planning, building, debugging, and responsibly using AI coding agents on real work.
Small by design
Smaller class. More attention.
Every session is capped at 8 seats, so you get real help the moment you're stuck instead of a lecture from the front of the room.
And the support doesn't end when the day does. Every attendee joins our private Slack community, where you can ask questions, share what you're building, and get unstuck as you keep going.
After the workshop, we'll ask for honest feedback. A short quote we can share is helpful but optional.
From attendeesThey came in curious.
They came in curious.
They left building.
I can now seamlessly plan, build, and deploy with a trusted workflow.
Dr. Hill was spectacular and not only did I learn how to build through actually building a useful app, Dr. Hill encouraged me in a way that takes away the intimidation of being a beginner and seeing a pathway toward being only limited by imagination and time.
AI can spark all kinds of discomfort in today's world. Taking a course that made me confident I can stay ahead of the curve took AI integration from uncomfortable to capable.
Before day one
Setup support. Included.
Honestly, getting set up is where most people stall out with Claude Code. So the moment you register you get a written, step-by-step setup guide for Windows and Mac, and the week of the workshop we'll offer a quick call to walk through anything your laptop's doing that the guide didn't cover. By the morning of, you can spend the day actually building instead of fighting your terminal.
Scope
What you'll build, what you won't.
This workshop is
- A real web app you build hands-on, with Claude doing most of the typing
- Hands-on practice writing prompts, reading code, and fixing what breaks
- Skills you can use on scripts, internal tools, or whatever you build next
This workshop isn't
- A high-level AI strategy class
- A course on automating your inbox or your monthly reports
- Aimed at engineers who already write code for a living
The framework
Idea to shipped, in five steps.
/ 01
Idea
Name the thing you want to make
/ 02
Plan
Pin down what it does, why, and the steps
/ 03
Design
Mock up the look before any code
/ 04
Build
Claude does the typing, you steer
/ 05
Ship
Deploy it live and share the link
You'll run this loop start to finish in the workshop, and it's the same one you'll use on every idea after.
Topics
What we'll get into.
/ 01
Setting up Claude Code
Getting it installed on your machine and ready to work in the first hour.
/ 02
Prompting that works
Patterns that get usable code on the first try, not the tenth.
/ 03
Planning before implementing
Letting Claude draft a plan you can review and revise before any code gets written.
/ 04
Frontend design with Claude
Mocking up the look of your app in Claude's Design tool, then handing it off to Claude Code to build out.
/ 05
Building a workflow that fits you
How to make Claude Code part of how you actually work, not a one-off novelty.
/ 06
Claude skills
Custom instructions you can hand Claude to follow on repeat tasks.
/ 07
Working with agents
Letting Claude run a multi-step task end to end while you supervise.
/ 08
MCP servers
Connecting Claude to your tools, files, databases, and the internet.
/ 09
Picking the right model
When to reach for Fable, Opus, Sonnet, or Haiku, and what each is best at.
/ 10
Understanding context
What Claude can see at any moment, and how to feed it the right information.
/ 11
Debugging when it gets stuck
How to course-correct when Claude writes something broken or wrong.
/ 12
When not to reach for it
The kinds of problems where Claude Code is the wrong tool, and what to use instead.
InstructorTaught by someone who uses
Taught by someone who uses
Claude Code daily.
Instructor
Dr. Stephen Hill
Stephen holds a PhD in Operations Management from the University of Alabama and teaches Data Analytics and Sports Analytics. He founded Illumined Analytics and has spent hundreds of hours building with Claude Code on workflows, prototypes, and client work. He brings that to the workshop: what works, what to avoid, and how to keep moving when the model gets stuck.
LinkedIn ↗Ready to spend a day building? Register for $449 for Friday, September 18 → Early-bird pricing ends Friday, September 4.
Who it's for
If any of this sounds like you.
/ 01People who have an idea for an app or tool and want to ship it themselves
/ 02Founders who want to build a working prototype without hiring a dev
/ 03Designers, writers, and artists with an idea they want to build, not just describe
/ 04Analysts and researchers who want to ship their own dashboards and internal tools
/ 05Anyone who's been meaning to learn this stuff and hasn't
/ 06Small teams that want to learn this together
FAQ
Everything you need to know.
What skill level is required to attend?
Beginners and intermediates are both welcome. If you can use a computer and you've used ChatGPT or similar at least a little, you're set. No coding experience needed. If you already write code professionally, this workshop will be too slow for you. Reach out and we can talk about something more advanced.
Where does the workshop take place?
In Birmingham, Alabama. The exact address and parking details are on your confirmation page and go out by email at least a week before the workshop. The day runs 9am to 4pm Central with a real lunch break; doors open at 8:30am.
What should I bring to the course?
Bring a Windows or Mac laptop that you can install software on, plus its charger. Use a personal laptop if you can. Work laptops sometimes block installs. You'll need a Claude Pro subscription ($20/month) for the course; Claude Max ($100/month) is useful if you plan to use Claude heavily. A ChatGPT Plus subscription ($20/month) can also help. Step-by-step setup instructions for Windows and Mac are on the prep page; you get the same link the moment you register.
How does early-bird pricing work?
Seats are $449 through Friday, September 4 and $499 after that. The price at checkout is whatever applies at the moment you pay; there's no code to enter.
What if the session is sold out?
Add your email to the waitlist. You'll hear first if a seat frees up (registrations are transferable, so it happens) and when the next date opens.
Is lunch included?
Yes — lunch and coffee breaks are included, and we'll reach out beforehand about allergies or dietary preferences.
What do I get after the workshop?
Digital copies of the course materials, templates, and a reference guide. Ongoing access to our private Slack community so you can ask questions while you keep building. And a digital credential to show you completed the workshop.
What if I need to cancel my registration?
Refunds aren't available, but you can transfer your spot to someone else, or move to a later session if seats are open. If something genuinely catastrophic comes up, get in touch and we'll figure it out.
Do I need any prior experience with Claude Code?
No. We start at zero, and by the end of the day you'll have built something real and learned a workflow you can repeat on your own. You won't be writing code from memory; you'll be reading what Claude wrote and deciding whether it's right. We'll teach you how.
What if my idea is too big to build in one day?
That happens. We'll help you cut it down to something you can actually finish in the time, or focus on a slice you can deploy and keep building after.
Is this the first time you've run this workshop?
No. The first sessions ran in June and July 2026, and their feedback is on this page. Every session is capped at 8 seats and includes ongoing support in our private Slack community after the workshop.
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Can't make a date
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Waitlist
Can't make Friday, September 18? Or found this too late?
Leave your email and you'll hear first when a seat frees up for this session or the next date opens. Nothing else gets sent to it.
Ready to start creating?
Spend a day in the workshop. Walk out ready to build with AI.
“I can now seamlessly plan, build, and deploy with a trusted workflow.”— Workshop attendee, June 2026
$449 early bird through Friday, September 4 · $499 after
Includes digital materials, post-workshop Slack access, a digital credential, and lunch.