Claude Code 101 | AI Masterclass

What you'll learn

From Installation to Your First Build

01

Installing Claude Code

We start from zero. Get Claude Code installed on your machine and demystify the command line. It's just a text box that talks to your computer.

02

Working with Claude

What it actually feels like to build with AI. Ask for things in plain English, review the changes Claude proposes, and approve the work before anything happens. You stay in control.

03

Slash Commands

Learn the shortcuts that make Claude Code powerful. Slash commands let you control your session, manage context, and work faster without memorizing anything technical.

04

Modes: Plan, Default, and Auto

Claude Code has three modes that let you dial in how much autonomy it has. Plan mode thinks before acting. Default mode checks with you at every step. Auto mode runs on its own. You pick what fits.

05

Skills and Agents

The building blocks for turning repeated tasks into reusable workflows. Instead of explaining the same thing every time, you teach Claude once and run it with a single command.

06

What to Build First

We'll wrap up with concrete ideas for your first project. Not hypotheticals. Real automations and applications you can start building the same day with what you just learned.

Who this is for

Built for non-technical teams looking to automate and build

Operations

Automate the manual workflows your team runs every week. Reports, data processing, internal tools. No engineering ticket required.

Sales

Build prospecting tools, automate CRM cleanup, and create outreach workflows. Stop waiting on someone else to build what you need.

Marketing

Generate content, build landing pages, and automate repetitive campaigns. Own the tools instead of depending on vendors.

Product

Prototype features, ship internal tools, and validate ideas without waiting on an engineering sprint. Move from spec to working demo in an afternoon.

The outcome

What you'll walk away with

Claude Code on your laptop

Installed, configured, and working. Not a demo you watched someone else do. Your own setup, ready to use the moment the session ends.

A clear mental model

How to direct Claude Code safely. When to use which mode. How to review changes before they happen. The confidence to start building on your own.

Concrete ideas for what to build first

Not hypotheticals. Real projects matched to your role and your workflow. The kind of thing you can start the same afternoon and have working by the end of the week.

Your instructor

Joe Caprara

Joe is the founder of Basiq, a San Diego consulting firm that helps companies move from AI-curious to AI-native across engineering, operations, and go-to-market. He's started three companies, had two successful exits, and writes regularly on AI adoption and how the role of the CTO is changing in the AI era.

This masterclass is the same hands-on approach Joe uses with his consulting clients. No theory and no slides about the future of work. Get Claude Code installed, build something real, and walk away with a clear plan for what to automate next.

Founder, Basiq 3 companies · 2 exits Claude Code

FAQ

Common questions

Do I need any technical experience?

No. This session is built for non-technical teams. We start from zero. Installing Claude Code, understanding the terminal, and working in plain English. If you can describe what you want, you can use Claude Code.

What does this cost?

The masterclass is free. Claude Code requires an Anthropic subscription (around $20/month). That's the only cost to get started.

What can I actually build with Claude Code?

Apps, automations, websites, internal tools, data pipelines, reports. Anything you'd normally need a developer for. Claude Code writes the code. You describe what you want and approve the work.

Will I have Claude Code running by the end?

Yes. We walk through installation live. You'll leave with Claude Code on your laptop, a clear understanding of how to use it, and ideas for what to build first.

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Wednesday, June 10 · 9:00 AM PT · Live Online

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