Dates
August 7
In-person workshop
Become a builder in a day.
Spend a day in Birmingham learning Claude Code from scratch. You'll leave having built something real, with a workflow to take any idea to deployment. Built for the curious. No code background needed.
FridayAugust 7, 20269am–4pm · Birmingham, AL
$499 per seat
Includes lunch, digital materials, post-workshop Slack access, and a digital credential.
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 a few days before the workshop we'll hop on a quick call and walk through it together. Accounts, installs, whatever weird thing your laptop's doing. 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
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 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.
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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 in one room
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.
What should I bring to the course?
Bring a Windows or Mac laptop that you can install software on. 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. We'll send setup instructions before the workshop.
Is lunch included?
Yes, lunch and coffee breaks are included. We'll reach out before the workshop to ask about any 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. 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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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
$499 per seat
Includes lunch, digital materials, post-workshop Slack access, and a digital credential.