Full-Time Maker: Build Your Next Business with AI
3 weeks
·Cohort-based Course
A 30-day program that teaches you to validate your idea, build your MVP, and launch online with support, clarity, and accountability.
Full-Time Maker: Build Your Next Business with AI
3 weeks
·Cohort-based Course
A 30-day program that teaches you to validate your idea, build your MVP, and launch online with support, clarity, and accountability.
Education & Community lead at Softr
Course overview
Go from idea to a real, launched product in 30 days
In this program, you’ll learn how to validate an idea, build only the essentials, and launch a real product online — even if you’ve never shipped before. You get live support, hands-on guidance, and a clear weekly roadmap so you always know what to do next. By the end, you won’t just understand how to build — you’ll have a working MVP, real user feedback, and a plan to keep growing.
Who is this course for
01
People who want to validate an idea, build an MVP, and launch a real product with guidance — even if they’re not technical.
02
For makers who’ve started before but got stuck. You want a clear process, accountability, and support to finally ship your product.
03
Perfect for people who want hands-on help, a simple roadmap, and the push to go from idea to a launched product fast.
Prerequisites
AI Credits
This course includes a small amount of AI credits. Depending on how much you build, you may need to purchase additional credits.
Time Commitment
You’ll need to spend time outside of the live sessions each week to work on your project. We teach the skills and give you support, but real
What you’ll get out of this course
Learn how to validate an idea quickly using real customer conversations and simple tests.
Give students an idea of how they can expect to grow throughout your course. Include specificity and precise results so students can benchmark exactly what they’ll learn.
Turn your validated idea into a clear product plan you can actually build.
Give students an idea of how they can expect to grow throughout your course. Include specificity and precise results so students can benchmark exactly what they’ll learn.
Build your MVP using no-code and AI tools so you can move fast without a technical co-founder.
Give students an idea of how they can expect to grow throughout your course. Include specificity and precise results so students can benchmark exactly what they’ll learn.
Launch your product online with a simple, repeatable process for collecting early users and feedback.
Give students an idea of how they can expect to grow throughout your course. Include specificity and precise results so students can benchmark exactly what they’ll learn.
What’s included
Live sessions
Learn directly from JJ Englert in a real-time, interactive format.
Video Lessons
A suite of video tutorials to help you make the most of your time in the program.
Lifetime access
Go back to course content and recordings whenever you need to.
Software Discounts
Software discounts for the main tools used in class.
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
This course is backed by the Maven Guarantee. Students are eligible for a full refund up until the halfway point of the course.
Course syllabus
Week 1
Jan
6
Idea Validation & Customer Signals
Jan
8
Optional: Office Hours
Week 2
Jan
13
Build Your MVP
Jan
15
Optional: Build Support & Unblocking
Week 3
Jan
20
Customer Feedback & Onboarding
Jan
22
Optional: User Testing & Flow Improvements
Week 4
Jan
27
Launch & Growth
Jan
29
Optional: Launch Prep & Next Steps
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Meet your instructor
JJ Englert
A maker, educator, and founder of Makers Club. He’s taught 10k+ makers
JJ Englert is a builder, educator, and community leader who has spent the last several years helping people turn ideas into real products using AI and no-code. He’s launched multiple SaaS tools, taught thousands of students through workshops and live programs, and hosts the weekly podcast This Week in No-Code + AI, where he interviews founders and explores the latest shifts in product building. Known for his practical, no-fluff teaching style, JJ focuses on giving makers clear steps, real examples, and the confidence to validate ideas, build fast, and actually ship.
My Tool Stack
Career highlights
Built and sold multiple SaaS products using no-code and AI tools, teaching thousands of makers how to turn ideas into real products.
Lead community and education programs serving 1 million builders, including live workshops, certifications, and Build Weeks.
Host of This Week in No-Code + AI, interviewing top founders and sharing insights that help makers stay ahead of the latest industry shifts.
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Full-Time Maker: Build Your Next Business with AI
Course schedule
4-10 hours per week
Monday Workshops
7:30pm - 9:00pm EST
Our weekly workshop where you learn the core lesson for the week. We focus on validation, building, testing, or launching — with live demos, guidance, and time to ask questions as you work.
Wednesday Office Hours (Optional)
5:30pm - 6:30pm EST
Live office hours to help you stay unblocked and on track. Bring your progress, questions, or roadblocks, and get direct support to keep moving forward each week.
Build Your MVP
3 hours per week
You’ll spend dedicated time outside of live sessions applying what you’ve learned — validating your idea, building features, testing with users, and preparing for launch. This hands-on work is where your product comes to life.
Video Lessons
1 hour
Short, practical videos that teach the core principles of validating, building, and launching your product. Watch at your own pace to learn the frameworks, tools, and techniques you’ll apply during the live sessions.
Learning is better with cohorts
Active hands-on learning
This course builds on live workshops and hands-on projects
Interactive and project-based
You’ll be interacting with other learners through breakout rooms and project teams
Learn with a cohort of peers
Join a community of like-minded people who want to learn and grow alongside you
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