Learn AI By Building. Ship an App, and Build Agents for Real Work
You've probably seen these interview questions circulating: "How do you use AI at work?" or "Build a multi-agent workflow." AI fluency and building skills is now a baseline expectation for PMs (and even PM adjacent roles).
The AI Builder Bootcamp is designed for product managers and PM-adjacent roles who want to become hands-on builders. My philosophy is simple: the fastest way to learn AI is to build something yourself (plus its fun!).
You will use Claude Code and Codex to prototype ideas, build 2 working apps, and create agent workflows with me providing guidance through the hard parts.
This is for you if you want to
Prototype with coding agents
Increase your technical and AI knowledge
Build apps for real users
Quick Overview
Wk 1: Prototype and Get Comfortable with the Tools
Wk 2: Plan with AI and How Memory Works
Wk 3: Build with core dev workflows
Wk 4: Build Multi Agent Workflows
Capstone: Build your own app with personalized feedback from me.
The Tools: Claude Code, Codex, Github, VS Code + Terminal
Every week will also include guidance to get you a head start on AI Fluency Interview screens.
What you’ll learn
Become AI Fluent by shipping real apps, building agents, and developing the hands-on confidence that only comes from doing
Use Claude Code to go from a blank folder to a working app, no coding background required
Learn how to scope a project, prompt an AI agent iteratively, and make real product decisions as you build
Understand the difference between a quick prototype and an app designed for real users
Set up Claude Code and Codex, and learn the development workflows that matters for real project work
Learn version control with Git and GitHub so your builds don't disappear when something breaks
Learn how to maintain project memory across long builds so Claude stays useful as your project grows
Design and build a real multi-agent system
Learn orchestration patterns and how to evaluate whether your workflow is actually working
Improve AI outputs through spot checking, guardrails, and using one agent to verify another
Every week builds toward your capstone, an app or workflow designed around a real problem you care about
Get personalized feedback throughout so you never get stuck
Share your build in the final session and leave with something you can talk about, demo, and keep building
Learn directly from Bonnie
Bonnie Yu
10+ Years Product Leader. Ex-Amazon, Smartsheet, Microsoft, SurveyMonkey
Who this course is for
The PM who feels overwhelmed by AI tools and wants to finally learn by doing, not just reading about it.
The PM preparing for their next role, where AI fluency questions are now standard.
Not a PM? No problem. If you want to learn AI by building real apps and workflows, this bootcamp is for you too.
Prerequisites
Claude Code
You will need Claude Code which requires a paid $20 Anthropic subscriptions. Demos will be mostly with Claude Code.
Familiarity with PM Workflows
Basic PM knowledge is expected, including MVPs, requirements, and product specs. PM fundamentals are not covered.
Codex (Optional)
You can complete all the work with Claude Code, but I will also be demoing Codex which requires a OpenAI $20 subscription
What's included
Live sessions
Learn directly from Bonnie Yu in a real-time, interactive format.
Lifetime access
Go back to course content and recordings whenever you need to.
Community of peers
Stay accountable and share insights with like-minded professionals.
Certificate of completion
Share your new skills with your employer or on LinkedIn.
Maven Guarantee
Your purchase is backed by the Maven Guarantee.
Course syllabus
8 live sessions • 13 lessons • 3 projects
Week 1
Sep
1
LIVE SESSION: Building Apps Together
Sep
3
OFFICE HOURS: Get Your Questions Answered
Slides: Prototyping
Homework 1: Capstone Project
Homework 1: Add Github, Codex, Context7
Readings: Terminal, VS Code, and Prompting Basics
Week 2
Sep
8
LIVE SESSION: Plan Before You Build
Sep
10
OFFICE HOURS: Get Your Questions Answered
Slides: Planning and How Memory Works
Homework 2: Capstone Project
Homework 2: Get OpenAI API Keys, Set up Playwright MCP and Render
Readings: MCP and API Basics
Schedule
Live sessions
2 hrs / week
Tue, Sep 1
7:00 PM—8:30 PM (UTC)
Thu, Sep 3
7:00 PM—8:00 PM (UTC)
Tue, Sep 8
7:00 PM—8:30 PM (UTC)
Projects
3 hrs / week
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