Claude Code 101: From Prompt to Product
58mBeginner2026-03-11
Authors

Ray Villalobos
Senior Staff Instructor at LinkedIn Learning
Course details
Powerful coding tools are no longer limited to engineers. In this course, you’ll learn how to use Claude Code to build real software without a traditional coding background. You’ll start with essential terminal concepts, then explore how to choose models, use plugins, work with MCP servers, and apply Claude Code to practical development tasks. Along the way, you’ll learn how to guide the tool effectively, avoid common pitfalls, and produce reliable, repeatable results. By the end of this course, you’ll have the skills and confidence to turn ideas into working code using AI‑powered workflows.
Learning objectives
Explain how Claude Code differs from general‑purpose AI chat tools.
Use terminal commands and navigation techniques confidently in a development workflow.
Write precise prompts and instructions that generate accurate, usable code.
Apply plugins and external tools to extend Claude Code’s functionality.
Use connectors to integrate Claude Code with additional data and services.
Identify and correct common errors in AI‑generated or edited code.
Apply repeatable workflows to turn ideas into working software projects.
Learning objectives
Explain how Claude Code differs from general‑purpose AI chat tools.
Use terminal commands and navigation techniques confidently in a development workflow.
Write precise prompts and instructions that generate accurate, usable code.
Apply plugins and external tools to extend Claude Code’s functionality.
Use connectors to integrate Claude Code with additional data and services.
Identify and correct common errors in AI‑generated or edited code.
Apply repeatable workflows to turn ideas into working software projects.
Concepts
Introduction
- Anyone can build with the Claude Code CLI
- Why use CLI tools for AI Analysis
Getting Started with Claude Code
- Understand the terminal and shell
- Work with files and ask Claude questions
- Navigate Claude Code and core commands
Building Real Tools
- Transform files into deliverables
- Build a financial dashboard with Python
- Automate document compliance reviews
- Plan projects with Claude
Extending Claude
- Creat custom commands
- Create and use Skills
- Connect external tools with MCP servers