AI Coding for Non-coders

Coding can feel inaccessible when the first thing you see is unfamiliar syntax. This course starts earlier: with the way programmers define problems, break work into pieces, and describe what software should do.

You’ll learn the principles behind programs, use natural language to direct AI coding tools, build features one at a time, test what you create, and troubleshoot problems without needing to write code from scratch.

The course builds toward one practical project: a Work Task Prioritizer app. You’ll use the same think, plan, build, test, and fix process you can reuse for future AI coding projects.

What you'll learn: 

  • Translate a workplace problem into clear software behavior.
  • Describe inputs, outputs, rules, sequence, repetition, and memory in plain English.
  • Direct an AI coding tool with clear natural-language instructions.
  • Build and test features one at a time.
  • Troubleshoot an AI-built app and complete a usable Work Task Prioritizer.
You don’t need to come in knowing programming syntax. The course starts with how programmers think and explains each coding principle before you ask AI to build anything.
  • 1 h 21 m of video instruction
  • 5 lessons
Patrick Jones - Course author
Meet YOUR instructor

Grant Harvey

Grant is the voice of The Neuron, the daily newsletter delivering no-hype insights on how AI is changing the world around us, along with co-hosting The Neuron’s weekly podcast.