Claude Code for FDE
Level 1 of forward deployed engineering, and our highest-rated course, open-sourced. Four live sessions with Hamza Farooq and Aishwarya Ashok, cut into chapters. Ask Moment Search anything: it answers from the recordings and plays the exact second.
5.0Read all our reviews hereWe open-sourced our highest-rated course.
It ran as a live four-week cohort in June 2026. Rather than lock the recordings away, we put every session online: the whole class, split into chapters and searchable down to the second.
- 4Live sessions
- 7h 49mOf class
- 55Chapters
- $0To watch, ever
Four sessions, cut into chapters.
Watch in order or jump to any chapter. Every session has Moment Search, which has heard the whole recording.
- 01
Foundations of Claude Code
Set up Claude Code, write a CLAUDE.md file, and run your first skill.
Session 011h 51m · 12 chapters · Hamza Farooq
- 02
From skills to subagents
Tell a skill from a subagent and define a subagent's six key fields.
Session 021h 48m · 13 chapters · Aishwarya Ashok & Hamza Farooq
- 03
Multi-agent systems and agent teams
Decide whether your agents need to talk, then choose subagents or an agent team.
Session 032h 10m · 16 chapters · Aishwarya Ashok
- 04
Evals and deployment
Write ground truth and rubrics for your agents, then deploy to Vercel or Fly.io.
Session 041h 59m · 14 chapters · Hamza Farooq
Your instructors.

Hamza Farooq
Founder & CEO, Traversaal.ai
Adjunct Professor at UCLA

Aishwarya Ashok
AI Product Builder & Startup Advisor
Podcaster, The Founder's Foyer
What learners say about this course.
5.0Read all our reviews here
AlokDirector Product Manager, Aderant
Hamza's Claude Code in Practice is one of the most useful Claude Code courses out there. He doesn't rehash the docs. The focus is on the workflow patterns that actually move the needle - CLAUDE.md design, hooks, MCP servers, locking down permissions, breaking work into subagents, and knowing when to step in vs. let the agent run. Every session is built around real problems he's solved. If you're a developer or PM and want to learn about getting more out of Claude Code, take this course. You'll leave with a setup you'll actually use.
Apr 25, 2026

YousufPrincipal AI Engineer, TEG
Hamza starts from scratch and builds your mental model properly before asking you to use anything. By the time you're running sub-agents, you understand why the architecture works — you're not just copy-pasting commands. What makes this different is it doesn't stop at concepts. You learn skills, slash commands, and orchestration — but you also see what they actually enable. You come unfamiliar with Claude Code. and leave with Sprint Zero — a cloneable kit that takes any company URL and, through a chain of sub-agents, produces a full product spec and working codebase in one command.
Apr 26, 2026

MostafaSenior Data Engineer, Ejada Systems
A hands-on, applied course that made using Claude Code feel easy and effective. We worked through real examples, explored several recent AI technologies for building powerful applications, and dove into evaluation — a standout section with rich, practical insights most courses skip. Beyond the content, Hamza and his team were generous with their knowledge and genuinely invested in their students' learning. Highly recommend it to anyone looking to get hands-on with Claude Code and modern AI development.
Jul 5, 2026

AOLead Quant, Large bank
good for cert test prep
Jun 29, 2026

GiriCo-Founder, AI Unafraid
Very timely to current times in AI. Really outstanding course and delivery.
Jun 25, 2026

MurtazaSr. Director Product Management, SolarWinds
Highly recommended! The course is exceptionally well-structured and easy to navigate. The standout feature for me was using Claude Code—it's powerful, intuitive, and worked seamlessly in the background. Applying it to simplify a complex repository structure during an assignment really highlighted the real-world utility of this course. A fantastic investment for practical learning.
Jun 24, 2026

ManjushProduct, Visa
Well structured hands-on course that helps reinforcing my understanding of Claude Code. Will recommend to others.
Apr 30, 2026

HarshaAI product manager, Immediately available
This is has been once again a great course as always from Hamza on claude code practicals. Appreciate the support and guidance.
Apr 26, 2026

MostafaSenior Data Engineer, Ejada Systems
It was really good experience attending the course, I learned many interesting ideas.
Apr 25, 2026

SaroHead of Product, Collectly
Detailed, organized and well supported. Hamza is an incredible instructor and brings a ton of knowledge, energy and passion. Highly recommend.
Apr 24, 2026

PanduProduct Management Leader, Freelance
Hamza is very knowledgeable in this space. He also explains topics in a way that anyone can understand.
Apr 23, 2026

GiriCo-Founder, AI Unafraid
Explanation of the concepts is simply brilliant and the practical applications are really useful. Highly recommend.
Apr 21, 2026

YasmineSenior Program Manager, Tech Nation
Strong program which delivers practical tools and learnings on how to build products using claude code. For someone who is new to vibecoding, I now have a solid grasp of how to build with AI. Hamza is a particularly knowledgeable instructor and is constantly up-to-date with the newest developments in the space.
Apr 21, 2026

KurtProduct Leader, Consultant
Hamza delivers again. Claude Code in Practice is key for learning how to turn ideas into shipped products using AI-native workflows—especially for Product Managers ready to write the PRD and build the prototype themselves. Hamza will step you through the full arc—idea to PRD to MVP to deployed product—with Claude Code as your build partner. You will design sub-agents, orchestrate multi-agent workflows, and wire in MCP connectors. This course develops your skills to move from spark to ship, leaving you with a portfolio of real products rather than a stack of notes. Enroll and ship!
Apr 18, 2026

BirendraProduct Manager, Walmart
Built a full AI-powered product in four weeks using multi-agent Claude architecture. What impressed me most: the hands-on approach. Hamza teaches you how to think about breaking complex problems into focused agents that talk to each other. I shipped IronMind (4 agents orchestrating a daily habit companion) with a working backend and full UI. The capstone structure forces you to understand what you built deeply enough to explain it - that's the real skill. If you want to learn Claude Code seriously, not just toy projects, this course is the one.
Apr 26, 2026

EddieSr. Product Manager, One Legal
Great instructor and amazing content!!!
Jul 14, 2026

TarikProduct Manager, Outscale
I took Claude Code in Practice and I'm extremely satisfied with the experience. Hamza and Aishwarya make a fantastic teaching duo — clear, approachable, and genuinely passionate about what they teach. The course is very well structured, with a logical progression that lets you build skills without ever feeling lost. The practical exercises are particularly well designed — you learn by doing, and the examples are relevant to real-world use cases. One thing I especially appreciated: the course is fully accessible to non-technical people. You don't need to be a developer to follow along and get real value out of it — that's a genuine strength. Hamza and Aishwarya are also responsive and available to answer questions, which makes a real difference. And the community around the course is active and supportive — a great bonus. Highly recommended, whether you're technical or not. This is an excellent entry point for anyone looking to get hands-on with Claude Code.
Jul 1, 2026

MatteoFounder, HeyLight (ex-Heidi Pay)
Exceptionnal course. Support materials are to the point, and the classes and teachers really focus on getting what matters through - teachers availability is also great. On top of learning I built real life and useful applications for my business during the course. Thank you
Jun 25, 2026

KellySr. Product Designer, Optimum
As a product designer, I was already building great products in Claude using design and AI strategy, but I never quite understood how the inner workings came together. After taking Claude Code in Practice, I now understand how skills, subagents, and agent teams work, and how to build user flows that hold up. I am confident in what I build and can discuss the architecture and functionality with assurance.
Jun 25, 2026

JamaalInclusive Designer, Jamaal.digital
Very insightful course in the overview of the current state of claude code would definitely recommend it for beginners or more seasoned vibe coddles
May 1, 2026

AbrahamAutoCAD Draftsman, Butler and Associates Inc. Professional Surveyors
The course materials are clear, well-structured, and very easy to follow, which made the learning experience smooth and enjoyable. I especially liked working with Claude Code running in the background—it feels incredibly powerful and intuitive. One highlight for me was using it to turn a complex repository setup into a simple, understandable structure during one of the assignments. That experience really showed the practical value of the tools taught in this course. Highly recommended!
Apr 27, 2026

EddieSr. Product Manager, One Legal
Amazing course. Thanks, Hamza!
Apr 25, 2026

RajEntrepreneur, CoCreations
Brilliant course - Hamza is a enthusiastic, knowledgeable and motivated teacher. The course well balanced spending time on the core fundamentals with also challenging us with practical tasks - actually building agents. I've done many courses before and none have struck this balance like this one did! As a complete non technical professional I now feel empowered to build my own agents and am thirsty for more! I would say to get the most out of this course make sure you block some time during the 3 weeks of this course to build/ get the most out of it, as the time does go fast!
Apr 24, 2026

VuWeb Developer, Amblique
This is an awesome course :)
Apr 23, 2026

MarcinLead PM, BOLD
I learned a lot during the course. Hamza has helped a lot in understanding the principles of starting with Claude. As a PM with no coding experience, it was a very eye opening course, looking forward to learning more and experimenting with Claude.
Apr 23, 2026

BushraI am a Freelancer, -
Claude Code in Practice is a very practical and helpful course that makes it easy to understand the full process from idea to PRD to prototype. The reverse engineering of LennyHub RAG on GitHub was a standout part for me because it made real systems much easier to understand. I also really liked learning how to build a team of specialist subagents, which changed how I approach tasks with Claude. The capstone project and reflection sections helped everything come together in a simple and clear way. The support from the class team, Slack community, and office hours was also very helpful throughout the course. Overall, I would definitely recommend this course to future students because it is simple, hands-on, and very practical.
Apr 21, 2026

ElieBusiness Lead - Data & Strategy, Digitas - Publicis
Functional, practical, engaging and focused on understanding how to best use Claude Code.
Apr 18, 2026

AlokDirector Product Manager, Aderant
Hamza's Claude Code in Practice is one of the most useful Claude Code courses out there. He doesn't rehash the docs. The focus is on the workflow patterns that actually move the needle - CLAUDE.md design, hooks, MCP servers, locking down permissions, breaking work into subagents, and knowing when to step in vs. let the agent run. Every session is built around real problems he's solved. If you're a developer or PM and want to learn about getting more out of Claude Code, take this course. You'll leave with a setup you'll actually use.

BirendraProduct Manager, Walmart
Built a full AI-powered product in four weeks using multi-agent Claude architecture. What impressed me most: the hands-on approach. Hamza teaches you how to think about breaking complex problems into focused agents that talk to each other. I shipped IronMind (4 agents orchestrating a daily habit companion) with a working backend and full UI. The capstone structure forces you to understand what you built deeply enough to explain it - that's the real skill. If you want to learn Claude Code seriously, not just toy projects, this course is the one.

YousufPrincipal AI Engineer, TEG
Hamza starts from scratch and builds your mental model properly before asking you to use anything. By the time you're running sub-agents, you understand why the architecture works — you're not just copy-pasting commands. What makes this different is it doesn't stop at concepts. You learn skills, slash commands, and orchestration — but you also see what they actually enable. You come unfamiliar with Claude Code. and leave with Sprint Zero — a cloneable kit that takes any company URL and, through a chain of sub-agents, produces a full product spec and working codebase in one command.

EddieSr. Product Manager, One Legal
Great instructor and amazing content!!!

MostafaSenior Data Engineer, Ejada Systems
A hands-on, applied course that made using Claude Code feel easy and effective. We worked through real examples, explored several recent AI technologies for building powerful applications, and dove into evaluation — a standout section with rich, practical insights most courses skip. Beyond the content, Hamza and his team were generous with their knowledge and genuinely invested in their students' learning. Highly recommend it to anyone looking to get hands-on with Claude Code and modern AI development.

TarikProduct Manager, Outscale
I took Claude Code in Practice and I'm extremely satisfied with the experience. Hamza and Aishwarya make a fantastic teaching duo — clear, approachable, and genuinely passionate about what they teach. The course is very well structured, with a logical progression that lets you build skills without ever feeling lost. The practical exercises are particularly well designed — you learn by doing, and the examples are relevant to real-world use cases. One thing I especially appreciated: the course is fully accessible to non-technical people. You don't need to be a developer to follow along and get real value out of it — that's a genuine strength. Hamza and Aishwarya are also responsive and available to answer questions, which makes a real difference. And the community around the course is active and supportive — a great bonus. Highly recommended, whether you're technical or not. This is an excellent entry point for anyone looking to get hands-on with Claude Code.

AOLead Quant, Large bank
good for cert test prep

MatteoFounder, HeyLight (ex-Heidi Pay)
Exceptionnal course. Support materials are to the point, and the classes and teachers really focus on getting what matters through - teachers availability is also great. On top of learning I built real life and useful applications for my business during the course. Thank you

GiriCo-Founder, AI Unafraid
Very timely to current times in AI. Really outstanding course and delivery.

KellySr. Product Designer, Optimum
As a product designer, I was already building great products in Claude using design and AI strategy, but I never quite understood how the inner workings came together. After taking Claude Code in Practice, I now understand how skills, subagents, and agent teams work, and how to build user flows that hold up. I am confident in what I build and can discuss the architecture and functionality with assurance.

MurtazaSr. Director Product Management, SolarWinds
Highly recommended! The course is exceptionally well-structured and easy to navigate. The standout feature for me was using Claude Code—it's powerful, intuitive, and worked seamlessly in the background. Applying it to simplify a complex repository structure during an assignment really highlighted the real-world utility of this course. A fantastic investment for practical learning.

JamaalInclusive Designer, Jamaal.digital
Very insightful course in the overview of the current state of claude code would definitely recommend it for beginners or more seasoned vibe coddles

ManjushProduct, Visa
Well structured hands-on course that helps reinforcing my understanding of Claude Code. Will recommend to others.

AbrahamAutoCAD Draftsman, Butler and Associates Inc. Professional Surveyors
The course materials are clear, well-structured, and very easy to follow, which made the learning experience smooth and enjoyable. I especially liked working with Claude Code running in the background—it feels incredibly powerful and intuitive. One highlight for me was using it to turn a complex repository setup into a simple, understandable structure during one of the assignments. That experience really showed the practical value of the tools taught in this course. Highly recommended!

HarshaAI product manager, Immediately available
This is has been once again a great course as always from Hamza on claude code practicals. Appreciate the support and guidance.

EddieSr. Product Manager, One Legal
Amazing course. Thanks, Hamza!

MostafaSenior Data Engineer, Ejada Systems
It was really good experience attending the course, I learned many interesting ideas.

RajEntrepreneur, CoCreations
Brilliant course - Hamza is a enthusiastic, knowledgeable and motivated teacher. The course well balanced spending time on the core fundamentals with also challenging us with practical tasks - actually building agents. I've done many courses before and none have struck this balance like this one did! As a complete non technical professional I now feel empowered to build my own agents and am thirsty for more! I would say to get the most out of this course make sure you block some time during the 3 weeks of this course to build/ get the most out of it, as the time does go fast!

SaroHead of Product, Collectly
Detailed, organized and well supported. Hamza is an incredible instructor and brings a ton of knowledge, energy and passion. Highly recommend.

VuWeb Developer, Amblique
This is an awesome course :)

PanduProduct Management Leader, Freelance
Hamza is very knowledgeable in this space. He also explains topics in a way that anyone can understand.

MarcinLead PM, BOLD
I learned a lot during the course. Hamza has helped a lot in understanding the principles of starting with Claude. As a PM with no coding experience, it was a very eye opening course, looking forward to learning more and experimenting with Claude.

GiriCo-Founder, AI Unafraid
Explanation of the concepts is simply brilliant and the practical applications are really useful. Highly recommend.

BushraI am a Freelancer, -
Claude Code in Practice is a very practical and helpful course that makes it easy to understand the full process from idea to PRD to prototype. The reverse engineering of LennyHub RAG on GitHub was a standout part for me because it made real systems much easier to understand. I also really liked learning how to build a team of specialist subagents, which changed how I approach tasks with Claude. The capstone project and reflection sections helped everything come together in a simple and clear way. The support from the class team, Slack community, and office hours was also very helpful throughout the course. Overall, I would definitely recommend this course to future students because it is simple, hands-on, and very practical.

YasmineSenior Program Manager, Tech Nation
Strong program which delivers practical tools and learnings on how to build products using claude code. For someone who is new to vibecoding, I now have a solid grasp of how to build with AI. Hamza is a particularly knowledgeable instructor and is constantly up-to-date with the newest developments in the space.

ElieBusiness Lead - Data & Strategy, Digitas - Publicis
Functional, practical, engaging and focused on understanding how to best use Claude Code.

KurtProduct Leader, Consultant
Hamza delivers again. Claude Code in Practice is key for learning how to turn ideas into shipped products using AI-native workflows—especially for Product Managers ready to write the PRD and build the prototype themselves. Hamza will step you through the full arc—idea to PRD to MVP to deployed product—with Claude Code as your build partner. You will design sub-agents, orchestrate multi-agent workflows, and wire in MCP connectors. This course develops your skills to move from spark to ship, leaving you with a portfolio of real products rather than a stack of notes. Enroll and ship!
ImranTech Lead, Bank Of America
I rarely write reviews, but this course truly deserves one. An amazing course by Hamza and the entire team. It has taken my understanding of Claude and AI workflows to the next level. The content is practical, well-structured, and packed with real-world examples that you can apply immediately. What impressed me the most is that the team continuously updates the course as the AI landscape evolves. Things change incredibly fast in AI, and it's reassuring to know the course stays current instead of becoming outdated. Another huge bonus is the amount of free resources they provide. Honestly, many of those resources alone are worth a significant amount and add tremendous value beyond the course itself. Before enrolling, I spent a lot of time comparing courses on Maven and other platforms. After reviewing many options, I chose this one—and it was absolutely the right decision. The quality of the content, the ongoing updates, and the commitment to student success set it apart. Congratulations to Hamza and the entire team for creating such a fantastic course. I highly recommend it to anyone looking to seriously level up their Claude and AI skills.
AnaFounder, Britana
The Claude training course was clear, well-structured, and easy to follow. The practical exercises helped reinforce the concepts. Overall, it was a valuable learning experience.
ShashankAssociate Director, TIAA
Hamza and Aishwarya breaks down Claude Code composition in easy and understandable manner. They motivate participants to create production level business cases and support them
KellyLead Product Manager, Lattice
This course was fantastic. The source materials alone taught me so much, and the instructors were engaging, inclusive, and flexible with students' questions and pacing. Would definitely recommend!
PhuongEntrepreneur, na
This was my second time joining the cohort, and I learned something new each time. The course is well designed, with clear instructions, hands-on projects, and plenty of study materials. It's a great learning experience.
MadhuSenior Associate, Johns Hopkins
This course is taught really well with lots of practical insights.
BilalManager Data Science, WooliesX
As a leader in Data Science, the transition from seasoned Data Scientist to AI Engineer was always on the cards — the only question was when. Claude Code in Practice was my first course on using Claude Code, and it helped me get there while opening my eyes to a whole new world of possibilities. The course goes far beyond the basics. It walks you through setting up subagents to handle specialized tasks in parallel, crafting effective CLAUDE.md files to give Claude the right context, and designing custom slash commands and hooks that streamline repetitive workflows. I learned how to orchestrate multi-agent systems that can research, code, test, and review — all while I focus on the bigger picture. The MCP integrations alone unlocked workflows I didn't even know were possible. The impact was immediate. I became 10X more productive at work, shipping AI and Data Science products with an ease I had never experienced before. Features that would have taken weeks now take days. Prototypes that would have remained on the whiteboard are now in production. From data pipelines to LLM-powered applications, Claude Code has become my co-pilot for building and shipping at speed. If you're serious about evolving into an AI Engineer and want to ride the wave rather than watch it pass, this course is your gateway to harnessing AI and riding the tide.
SenaJunior Data Product Manager, Westwing
Big thanks to Hamza and the whole team for such a practical and helpful course. It was my first time using Cloud Code, and I really appreciated how everything was taught clearly from scratch. Learned a lot and would definitely recommend it to anyone getting started with AI workflows.
AnaFounder, Britana
The instructor consistently took the time to address every question raised, ensuring that participants fully understood the material. His patience and willingness to engage created a supportive learning environment.
RaghuFounder, R3kon LLC
Very useful both for engineers and PMs. Hamza is in one of the best position to keep you up to date on what's going on with LLMs today as things evolve.
AliCommunity Organizer, TensorFlow User Group Islamabad
Great course! Very easy to follow and super practical. Highly recommended 👍
SebAcademic staff member, University of Applied Sciences Offenburg
Incredible depth and insights on top of tons of practical experience, a joy to follow the classes and optional get-togethers!!! Highly appreciate Hamza's outstanding effort with this class and openess to all the group members from all corners of the world and all levels of expertise! All the best from Germany!
EricCo-founder, EndoDNA
I learned an extraordinary number of skills in a short time. I went from using Claude Desktop to using VS Code and mastering skill files. This is my second course with Hamza and his team, and I highly recommend taking the plunge even if this is your first experience with Claude Code.
NityaMarketing Lead, Women in AI USA
I've been using Claude for a while, but this course completely blew my mind. What Hamza taught went far beyond prompting, it showed me how to build real systems, think in agents, and use Claude as a full implementation tool rather than just a chat assistant. The lessons were clear, practical, and genuinely exciting. Every session gave me something I could apply immediately. I walked away with deployed projects, new skills, and a completely different perspective on what's possible with AI. The energy Hamza brings, the way he breaks things down, the real world examples, everything just clicked. So grateful for the scholarship and for being part of this cohort. This was exactly the learning I needed at exactly the right time. Amazing course, amazing community. Thank you so much!
BalajiExpert/Lead Data Scientist, Schaeffler
4 (+1) weeks felt like a very shorter time mapping to the content density. Maybe a 7-week cohort might work better.
RahulPlatform Architect, Boomi
Enjoyed Hamza's sessions. It gave great depth and direction. I would recommend it to anyone
PhuongEntrepreneur, na
A very practical course with a passionate instructor who presents concepts in a clear, structured, and easy-to-understand way.
AkshayStudent, Chennai Institute of Technology
This course helped me to upskill and be relevant to the industry
MadhuSenior Associate, Johns Hopkins
Great course
