This essentials course introduces beginners to Claude Code, an AI-powered development tool available via CLI and desktop app. Designed for first-time users, learners progress from installation through essential workflows including codebase exploration, code changes, Git operations, debugging, and testing.
Overview
COURSE INSTRUCTOR
COURSE DIFFICULTY
COURSE DURATION
3h 55m
Skills Learned
After completing this online training course, students will be able to:
Install and set up Claude Code (CLI and desktop app)
Explore and navigate codebases efficiently with AI assistance
Make code changes using Claude Code's AI-powered editing capabilities
Create Git workflows - version control operations and management
Bug fix and debug systematically with AI support
Write and run tests to ensure code quality
File reference with @ syntax for quick access and context
Use slash commands to streamline common development tasks
Manage sessions and permissions in both CLI and desktop environments
Troubleshoot issues using built-in diagnostic tools like /doctor
This course is for first-time users, learners progress from installation through essential workflows including codebase exploration, code changes, Git operations, debugging, and testing
None
01. Getting Started
- Introduction to Claude Code
- Installation & Setup
- First Session
- Understanding the Interface
02. Core Workflows
- Exploring Codebases
- Making Code Changes
- Working with Git
- Bug Fixing & Debugging
- Writing & Running Tests
- Documentation
- Working with Images
- Plan Mode
03. Basic Input & Interaction
- File References with @
- Slash Commands
- Custom Slash Commands
- Bash Mode
04. Claude Desktop App
- Desktop App Overview
- Installation & Setup
- Claude Code UI
- Opening Projects
- Local vs Cloud Execution
- Managing Sessions
- Permissions & Approvals
- Working with Files & Images
- Desktop App Settings
- CLI & Desktop Together
- Cowork – Autonomous File Access
05. Troubleshooting Basics
- Common Issues & Solutions
- /doctor Command
SKILLS LEARNED
Skills Learned
After completing this online training course, students will be able to:
Install and set up Claude Code (CLI and desktop app)
Explore and navigate codebases efficiently with AI assistance
Make code changes using Claude Code's AI-powered editing capabilities
Create Git workflows - version control operations and management
Bug fix and debug systematically with AI support
Write and run tests to ensure code quality
File reference with @ syntax for quick access and context
Use slash commands to streamline common development tasks
Manage sessions and permissions in both CLI and desktop environments
Troubleshoot issues using built-in diagnostic tools like /doctor
WHO SHOULD ATTEND
This course is for first-time users, learners progress from installation through essential workflows including codebase exploration, code changes, Git operations, debugging, and testing
PREREQUISITES
None
COURSE OUTLINE
01. Getting Started
- Introduction to Claude Code
- Installation & Setup
- First Session
- Understanding the Interface
02. Core Workflows
- Exploring Codebases
- Making Code Changes
- Working with Git
- Bug Fixing & Debugging
- Writing & Running Tests
- Documentation
- Working with Images
- Plan Mode
03. Basic Input & Interaction
- File References with @
- Slash Commands
- Custom Slash Commands
- Bash Mode
04. Claude Desktop App
- Desktop App Overview
- Installation & Setup
- Claude Code UI
- Opening Projects
- Local vs Cloud Execution
- Managing Sessions
- Permissions & Approvals
- Working with Files & Images
- Desktop App Settings
- CLI & Desktop Together
- Cowork – Autonomous File Access
05. Troubleshooting Basics
- Common Issues & Solutions
- /doctor Command
