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AI for Coding and Programming Course

Learn to code smarter and faster with the help of AI tools and assistants.

Discover the prompts, workflows and agents that professional developers use to write, test and optimise software.

Learn to code smarter and faster with the help of AI tools and assistants. Discover the prompts, workflows and agents that professional developers use to write, test and optimise software.

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AI for Coding and Programming training course

AI for Coding and Programming Course

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Write, debug and deploy code faster using AI tools and agents on this hands-on two-day course for developers.

You'll learn how large language models work and how they assist with programming tasks, how to write structured prompts that control AI code output effectively, how to build and deploy production-ready applications with AI assistance, how to update, refactor and debug existing code using AI, and how to integrate AI tools and autonomous agents into your development workflow.

Practical throughout, using real development scenarios from day one.

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Course outline

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1. Introduction

Understanding the basics of machine code

Exploring the evolution of higher programming languages

Natural language and its role in coding

Large Language Models (LLMs) and their capabilities

Crafting effective and structured AI prompts

How tokenization impacts AI model responses

Context engineering for better AI understanding

“Vibe coding” and personality-driven development

Using AI assistants to accelerate productivity

Building and managing autonomous AI agents

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2. AI Agents for Programming

Understanding the difference between programming and coding

Exploring online AI chatbots for developers

Integrating AI agents directly within IDEs

Using AI agents inside command-line interfaces (CLIs)

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3. Controlling AI Models

Writing structured prompts using Markdown syntax

Context prompting for enhanced model comprehension

Advanced prompt engineering for precise outputs

Practical Assignment

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4. Writing and Editing Code with AI

Using Visual Studio Code with AI tools

Creating effective context prompts for coding tasks

Planning and implementing projects with AI support

Choosing the right AI model for coding

Understanding Ask, Edit, and Agent interaction modes

Practical Assignment

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5. AI Coding Integration Frameworks

Understanding the Model Context Protocol (MCP)

Installing and managing AI-powered IDE extensions

Generating project boilerplates automatically with AI

Using AI for scaffolding and project setup

Editing and refactoring existing code intelligently

Practical Assignment

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6. AI for Content and Design in Coding Projects

Turning ideas into structured development plans

Visualising system architecture with AI tools

Defining and documenting the project blueprint clearly

Fact-checking and validating code with AI tools

Repurposing technical materials into new formats

Streamlining your writing process

Practical Assignment

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7. The Power of AI in CLI

Using AI effectively in command line environments

Leveraging APIs for custom AI agent workflows

Running and interpreting shell commands with AI help

Managing restricted programming environments

Integrating AI functionalities within your IDE setup

Practical Assignment

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8. The Future Directions

Understanding the evolving role of developers in AI

Transitioning from coder to creative curator

Blending writing, design, and programming into one role

Producing code and logic through voice or audio input

Who is this course for?

For developers, software engineers and technical professionals who want to use AI tools to write, debug and deploy code faster. Basic knowledge of at least one coding language is beneficial.

26 Reviews
9.8/10 Satisfaction
100% Recommend

Brilliant at forming the foundations and getting me set up in various AI models. Great runthrough of how agents, skills and prompts form th…

Dan – 16 April 2026

Clear explanations and very flexible content to match our needs

Cinzia – 19 February 2026

Prompt entrance at the door, good training and left learning something

Basim – 19 February 2026

This course has been incredibly enlightening and has put me on a great path to continue to learn and develop. Dele has been an A+ teacher,…

Simon – 11 December 2025

Explaining detail and helping correct errors

Matthew – 23 January 2025

The trainers knowledge of the subject was very good.

Robert – 3 October 2024

Great course and great trainer, really learned a lot

Jonathan – 3 September 2024

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