Build With AI - Course & Community
One person can now build what used to take a team. This course shows you how.
AI coding agents like Claude Code, Cursor, and Codex have changed the game. You describe what you want, the AI writes the code, and you ship a real product. This is the exact workflow I use to build and launch products every week.
Course Overview
Duration
Over 7 hours of project-based lessons. You build as you learn — every module results in something shipped.
Skill Level
From first-time builders to experienced devs. If you like how I teach on YouTube, you'll love this.
Format
Online, self-paced, with community support. The course evolves as AI does — new tools and techniques get added regularly. That's why it's a membership, not a one-off purchase.
What you Get
The course, a production-ready boilerplate, weekly live sessions with me, and a community of builders who actually ship. Some of the best value is in the people you'll meet.
Ready to Ship Something?
300+ builders are already inside. 30-day money-back guarantee.
Your Guide
I'm Rob O'Shaughnessy (Rob Shocks on YouTube). I've built startups from scratch to acquisition, shipped products for companies like Cisco, Porsche, Schneider Electric, and CrossFit, and spent 20 years figuring out what actually works when you're turning ideas into products.
Now I build products with AI every week — and teach others how to do the same. This course is everything I've learned about shipping fast with AI agents, plus the product thinking and marketing instincts that help you build things people actually want.
"This isn't theory — the techniques in this course are the same ones I use to build products every week on YouTube. You're learning from someone who ships, not someone who just teaches."
You Direct, AI Builds
You don't need to be an expert coder. You need to think clearly, describe what you want, and be willing to iterate. AI handles the heavy lifting — you steer.
Ship a Real Product
By the end of this course you'll have built and deployed a full-stack web app. Not a toy demo — something you can put in front of real users.
A Different Way to Build
AI-first development has its own patterns and gotchas. We'll show you what actually works so you skip the mistakes and move at 10x speed from day one.
The Stack That AI Knows Best
Next.js, Tailwind, Supabase, Node — the same tools used at Meta, Netflix, and Amazon. We picked this stack for one reason: AI coding agents are incredibly good at it because it dominates their training data.
That means faster builds, fewer errors, and a massive community when you need help.
Ship, Break, Fix, Repeat
The fastest way to learn is to ship something real. We move fast, break things on purpose, and fix them with AI. Every iteration makes you sharper.
Think Like a Builder, Not a Coder
Traditional dev is about writing code. AI-first dev is about describing what you want and steering the result. Different skill, bigger leverage.
Who is this for?
I Want to Ship My Own Product
You have ideas. Maybe a side project, maybe a startup. You need the skills to go from concept to deployed app.
I Want to 10x My Dev Speed
You already code. You want to use AI agents to build faster, not just autocomplete faster.
I Want to Build, Not Just Prompt
You've played with Lovable and no-code tools. Now you want to build something real — with real infrastructure behind it.
AI Native Builder Path
Three phases. One shipped product.
Prime
Get set up, learn the AI-first mindset, and complete your first build
Course Introduction
Get oriented and meet the project you'll ship by the end of the course.
- Course overview
- Learning approach
- Project overview
- Framework introduction
AI Development Fundamentals
Shift your thinking to AI-first development. By the end, you'll understand how to direct AI agents effectively.
- AI-first mindset
- Development environments
- Essential AI tools
Setting Up Claude Code & Cursor
Get Claude Code and Cursor installed, configured, and ready to build. Complete your first AI-assisted build.
- Claude Code & Cursor setup
- Core features and workflows
- Configuration for your project
- Best practices from day one
Working with AI Coding Agents
Go deeper with AI agents — handle errors, iterate fast, and build with confidence.
- Code composition
- AI agent assistance
- Error handling
- Support resources
Prototype
Design, develop, and wire up a full-stack app from scratch
Development Environment Setup
Get your full dev environment running and optimized for AI-assisted work.
- Platform setup
- Essential tools
- Development workflow
- Voice integration
Web App Stack
Understand the modern web stack that AI tools work best with.
- AI-optimized stack
- Frontend framework
- UI components
- Backend services
Frontend & Backend Setup
Set up your project structure — frontend, backend, and the rules that keep AI on track.
- Project organization
- Development rules
- Documentation
- AI prompts
App Design & Database
Design your app and wire up the database. You'll have a working prototype by the end.
- Design process
- AI-assisted development
- Database setup
- Testing approach
API & User Access
Add API endpoints and user auth. Your app starts feeling real.
- API fundamentals
- Database integration
- Authentication setup
- Security basics
Product
Add payments, deploy, and launch your product into the world
Payments & Deployment
Integrate payments and deploy. Your app goes live.
- Payment integration
- Deployment process
- Infrastructure setup
- Monitoring tools
Docker Setup
Containerize your app with Docker.
- Docker fundamentals
- Container orchestration
- Microservices architecture
- Docker Compose
Product Landing Page
Build a landing page for your product — because shipped means people can find it.
- Design principles
- AI-assisted creation
- Optimization
What's Included
AI-Ready Boilerplate
The same starter template I use for every new product. Auth, payments, database — all wired up and ready for AI agents to work with.
Community Access
Not a Discord full of lurkers. This is a small, active group of builders who help each other ship. Weekly live sessions with me included.
1-on-1 Strategy Call
A personal call to review your project, unblock you, or help you figure out what to build.
Frequently Asked Questions
You do not need to be a developer but you do need enthusiasm to get technical. Maybe built a website or basic apps in Lovable, but you are not necessarily a professional developer. The course is designed to work with AI tools that help bridge the technical gap. Checkout youtube.com/robshocks for some free content and see if the teaching style is a good fit for you first.
Yes, you will get an AI Agentic Developer Certificate once you have completed the entire course and had your one-on-one call with Rob. Both of these are unlocked after three months of membership.
You can cancel your recurring membership at any time via your profile panel, you have complete control. We are only going to be happy if you are.
The course can be taken at your own pace. We have speed run settings to allow you to complete the course as fast as possible. The course itself is several hours long but actually building as you go takes a little longer. The project source code is included if you want to jump to specific sections.
You will need a computer Mac or PC with internet access and one of these tools: Claude Code, Cursor or Codex (free and paid options are available depending on the tool). We will provide detailed setup instructions before the course begins. This course can also work with Windsurf and other AI coding tools.
Yes! The course is designed to take you from concept to deployment. You will learn to build, test, and launch real applications using AI-assisted development.
Yes, you will get access to our community of alumni and ongoing support through our discussion forums. We also offer Weekly Q&A sessions with Rob. A lot of the value will be in the network you build and the connections you make.
All live sessions are recorded and made available within 24 hours. You can watch them at your convenience and still participate in discussions through our community platform.
What Builders Are Saying
As someone who is returning to building after many years away, your AI First design principle makes all the difference. I love how you just talk your way through and let the AI figure it out. The best Cursor applied in the real-world demo that I've seen yet.
@toddwmac
YouTube Viewer
As a no code normie, I really appreciate you taking the time to really solidify this concept of design mode using AI to code. That's pretty much all I can do using cursor with no coding experience.
@10XONLINE
YouTube Viewer
This video was a true eye opener for me, and I genuinely appreciate how clearly you explained everything! It inspired me to finally start working on my own website, which has been a long-time goal.
@tradeviZion
YouTube Viewer
The best tutorial I've watched, thank you from Portugal. Tomorrow morning I'll come back again, omg this one was perfect!
@anotherunwantedopinion2914
YouTube Viewer
Fantastic insight! Your explanations are absolutely stellar, and you have a gift for reinforcing key concepts in such a clear and impactful way. BTW Unlocking Cursor Pro Secrets Tutorial - A REAL Gem!
@fahansen8583
YouTube Viewer
This is awesome, Rob! This is the best and most awesome tutorial on consistency features, explained so carefully and in detail
@MinaEllis-AI
YouTube Viewer
Build With AI
Community & Course Membership
Walk away with a shipped product, the skills to keep building, and a network of builders who ship.
The price will increase dynamically as demand grows to balance community experience, but remains locked in for life for early members. Currently over 300 members.
Monthly Membership
Monthly recurring
Annual Membership
Annual payment
- Complete Build with AI Course
- AI-Ready Web App Boilerplate
- Private Community Access
- Weekly Group Q&A Sessions with Rob
Everything in Monthly, plus:
- Save $118 compared to monthly
- AI Developer Certification on Course Completion
- Extended 1:1 Strategy Session with Rob (45 min)
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