AI+ Vibe Coder

Hours: 8 / Access Length: 12 Months / Delivery: Online, Self-Paced
Online Hours: 8
Retail Price: $195.00

Course Overview:

Designed for aspiring creators, this beginner-friendly course blends core coding concepts with intuitive AI tools for an interactive, confidence-building experience. You’ll move beyond theory into project-driven growth, using guided exercises to solve real-world problems and showcase your unique AI-powered coding talents.

Recommended Prerequisites:

• Basic Computer Skills: Comfortable with operating systems and files.
• Mathematics Fundamentals: Understanding of algebra and basic statistics.
• Logical Thinking: Ability to approach problems step by step.
• Programming Curiosity: Interest in learning coding from scratch.
• English Proficiency: Ability to follow technical instructions clearly.

Course Outline:

Lesson 1: Introduction to Vibe Coding & AI Tools

• 1.1 What is Vibe Coding?
• 1.2 Evolution of AI in Software Development – Low Code vs No Code vs Vibe Coding
• 1.3 Overview of Common AI Coding Tools by Functionality
• 1.4 SDLC for a Vibe Coding Product
• 1.5 Hands-on Lab: Familiarizing Learners with Multiple AI Coding Tools
• 1.6 Case Studies

Lesson 2: Prompting for Code – Basics & Best Practices

• 2.1 Anatomy of a Good Prompt
• 2.2 Prompt Types – Instructive, Descriptive, Iterative
• 2.3 Prompting Patterns – Zero-Shot, Few-Shot, Chain-of-Thought
• 2.4 Hands-on Lab: Practice Zero-Shot, Few-Shot, and Chain-of-Thought Prompting
• 2.5 Use-Case 1: Creating a Python Calculator
• 2.6 Use-Case 2: Optimizing AI-generated Code Using Different Prompt Types

Lesson 3: Debugging & Testing via AI

• 3.1 Reviewing and Refining AI-generated Code
• 3.2 Prompting for Bug Fixes and Test Coverage
• 3.3 Using AI-generated Unit Testing
• 3.4 Detecting Hallucinations and Unsafe Code
• 3.5 Hands-on Lab: AI-Assisted Debugging and Unit Testing
• 3.6 Activity Section

Lesson 4: Building a Simple Full-Stack App with Prompts

• 4.1 Planning the App: Frontend + Backend
• 4.2 Using IDEs and Code Generators to Scaffold Code
• 4.3 Connecting Components Using Natural Language
• 4.4 Deploying and Testing the MVP in Simulated Environment
• 4.5 Hands-on Lab: Building and Connecting the Frontend and Backend for Contact Form Submission
• 4.6 Hands-on Lab: Building a Standalone Desktop Calculator Application Using Tkinter
• 4.7 Hands-on Assignment 1: Task Management System – Full-Stack Development Using Prompts

Lesson 5: Code Ethics, Security, and AI Limits

• 5.1 AI Limitations and Biases
• 5.2 Prompt Injection and Mitigation Strategies
• 5.3 Data Privacy and Secure Coding
• 5.4 Responsible Use of AI in Production
• 5.5 Hands-on Lab: Build Awareness of AI Limitations and Responsible Practices

Lesson 6: Capstone Project – Prompt-Driven App

• 6.1 Apply All Learned Skills in a Real-World Project
• 6.2 Collaborate and Iterate Using AI Tools
• 6.3 Demonstrate End-to-End Development Using Prompts
• 6.4 Capstone Project Use Case: AI-Powered To-Do List Application
• 6.5 Capstone Project Use Case: AI-Powered Note-Taking Desktop App
• 6.6 Assignments

All necessary course materials are included.

System Requirements:

Internet Connectivity Requirements:

• Cable, Fiber, DSL, or LEO Satellite (i.e. Starlink) internet with speeds of at least 10mb/sec download and 5mb/sec upload are recommended for the best experience.

NOTE: While cellular hotspots may allow access to our courses, users may experience connectivity issues by trying to access our learning management system.  This is due to the potential high download and upload latency of cellular connections.   Therefore, it is not recommended that students use a cellular hotspot as their primary way of accessing their courses.

Hardware Requirements:

• CPU: 1 GHz or higher
• RAM: 4 GB or higher
• Resolution: 1280 x 720 or higher.  1920x1080 resolution is recommended for the best experience.
• Speakers / Headphones
• Microphone for Webinar or Live Online sessions.

Operating System Requirements:

• Windows 7 or higher.
• Mac OSX 10 or higher.
• Latest Chrome OS
• Latest Linux Distributions
  

NOTE: While we understand that our courses can be viewed on Android and iPhone devices, we do not recommend the use of these devices for our courses. The size of these devices do not provide a good learning environment for students taking online or live online based courses.

Web Browser Requirements:

• Latest Google Chrome is recommended for the best experience.
• Latest Mozilla FireFox
• Latest Microsoft Edge
• Latest Apple Safari

Basic Software Requirements (These are recommendations of software to use):

• Office suite software (Microsoft Office, OpenOffice, or LibreOffice)
• PDF reader program (Adobe Reader, FoxIt)
• Courses may require other software that is described in the above course outline.