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The Claude Master Class: From First Prompt to Power User
Rating: 4.2 out of 5(270 ratings)
1,639 students

The Claude Master Class: From First Prompt to Power User

Your Step-by-Step Guide to Getting Started with Claude
Created byMike West
Last updated 5/2026
English

What you'll learn

  • Craft effective prompts that communicate clearly with Claude to produce high-quality, relevant outputs for your specific needs.
  • Leverage Claude's unique features including artifacts, extended context windows, and projects to maximize productivity and solve complex problems.
  • Build and customize AI Projects using Claude's capabilities to automate tasks and create tailored solutions for your workflows.
  • Apply prompt engineering best practices and techniques to iteratively refine your interactions and achieve professional-grade results.

Course content

4 sections58 lectures2h 10m total length
  • Course Introduction1:30
  • Why Choose Claude2:05
  • Claude Use Cases1:01
  • Claude Sign Up1:11
  • Tokens1:32
  • Claude Pricing2:33
  • Project For Course2:19
  • What is a Machine Learning Model?1:27
  • User Interface - Upload Button2:12

    Use the upload button in the chat interface to add word, pdf, html, and json files, and access GitHub or Google Drive within project workspaces store chat histories and documents.

  • User Interface - Search and Tools Button2:53
  • User Interface - Model Options1:57
  • User Interface - Prompt Buttons0:45
  • User Interface - Settings (Personal Preferences PDF)5:26
  • User Interface - Settings: Part 24:38

    Navigate the remaining settings, including account, privacy, billing, usage, and capabilities. Enable memory, code execution, cloud code, and connectors like Google and Gmail, while noting usage costs.

  • Hands-On: Personal Preferences0:14
  • Solution: Personal Preferences Hands-On Solution3:05
  • Prompt Engineering Defined3:35
  • Hands-On: Rewrite Poorly Crafted Prompt0:04
  • Solution: Rewrite Poorly Crafted Prompt Hands-On Solution1:48

Requirements

  • You'll need to have access to a computer and have basic internet navigation skills.

Description

RECENT TESTIMONIALS

“This course was exactly what I needed to get started with Claude. The instructor explains everything clearly with practical examples that you can use right away. The pacing is perfect and the content is well organized. I went from barely knowing much about Claude's features to using it confidently for my daily tasks. Highly recommend for anyone wanting to learn Claude effectively! “ -- Jay P

“Instructor is very concise and to the point.” Lenis

“Excellent presentation on how to work with Claude. The provided hands-on study guides and configuration tips were handy for practical application and getting the most out of the AI. This material will be my de facto refresher guide for future usage.” Curti B

“Very clear and easy to understand” Rob B

COURSE OVERVIEW

Hello and welcome to my course on Claude.

This entry-level course provides a comprehensive introduction to Claude, Anthropic's advanced AI assistant. You will learn how to effectively communicate with Claude, understand its capabilities and limitations, and apply AI assistance to real-world tasks.

Through hands-on practice and guided exercises, students will master the fundamentals of prompt engineering—learning how to write clear, detailed requests that yield the best results. The course covers Claude's various applications, from writing and analysis to coding and problem-solving, while emphasizing responsible AI use and understanding when human judgment remains essential.

Students will explore practical techniques including providing context and examples, requesting specific formats, and iterating on responses. The course also introduces Claude's different model tiers (Opus and Sonnet), the chat interface features, and best practices for incorporating AI assistance into daily workflows.

No prior technical experience is required. By the end of this course, students will be confident Claude users, equipped to leverage AI assistance effectively while maintaining critical thinking and ethical awareness.

Course Topics:

  • Effective communication strategies with AI assistants

  • Prompt engineering fundamentals and advanced techniques

  • Claude's capabilities across writing, analysis, research, and coding

  • Understanding AI limitations and when to verify information

  • Responsible AI usage and ethical considerations

  • Practical applications and workflow integration

Thanks for you interest in this entry level course on Claude. Sign up and let's get learning.

Who this course is for:

  • This course is for anyone who wants to harness the power of AI in their work or personal projects, whether you're a complete beginner with no technical background or a professional looking to add cutting-edge AI skills to your toolkit.