Vibe Coding Like a Software Engineer

3 weeks

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Cohort-based Course

You don't need to learn to code. You need to learn how to think like a dev. Learn to build production-ready apps with AI, the right way.

Backed By

Amazon Web Services
MIT research group
AfroTech
SHE IS AI Magazine
Association for Talent Development (ATD)

Course overview

Build AI Apps You Can Actually Ship. No CS Degree Required.

Your app idea deserves to exist, even if you've never touched "real" code.


Vibe Code Like a Software Engineer is your way to build apps that actually put you ahead of everyone who is just generating AI slop.


This is for you if:

You've played with ChatGPT/Claude to build basic apps but hit a wall trying to make them actually work

🚀 You have amazing startup ideas but feel locked out because development concepts feel overwhelming

💡 You're tired of being told to "you still need to learn to code" when all you want is to take steps to build your future

🎯 You know working with AI is where you want to be but don't know how to break into the space without a CS degree


Learn to build the right way from someone who's actually done it.

Taught by a Chief AI Officer who's been shipping production software since before AI was cool.


You'll master systems thinking, prompt engineering, wireframing, and tools like GitHub and Replit AI. But more importantly, you'll learn the right way to build from someone who's done it at scale. No more tutorial hell that leaves you scrambling when your app actually needs to work for real users.


This is learn to build correctly for people who think in solutions, not syntax. You'll collaborate WITH AI instead of being replaced by it, and you'll understand enough about real software development to make smart decisions, scale confidently, and build things that actually matter.


No CS degree required. No coding bootcamp trauma. Just you, your ideas, and battle-tested guidance from someone who's been in the trenches.


Ready to stop being the person with ideas and start being the person who builds them?

Your future users are waiting.

You already have what it takes: the vision and drive. This course is for:

01

Tutorial-Hell Survivors Seeking Real Skills



You've watched countless YouTube gurus who build for clout instead of real-world scenarios.

02

Serial Idea People Ready to Execute



You're tired of being the "vision person" who needs to find a technical co-founder to build anything.

03

Aspiring AI Entrepreneurs


You know you want to break into the space, but feel locked out by all the gatekeeping.

Prerequisites

  • Not tech-averse

    To succeed, you must be comfortable navigating modern web tools, managing multiple browser tabs, and downloading/accessing files.

  • Comfortable with unfamiliar territory

    We will be using web-based platforms including GitHub, Stack Overflow, and other tools you will need to create and manage accounts for.

  • Confidence in troubleshooting basic setup issues

    You must be able to follow setup instructions, copy/paste code or links, and resolve simple errors by Googling or reading documentation.

What you’ll get out of this course

Build scalable applications with AI

You’ll learn how to use Replit’s IDE and AI Agent to create functional apps that can grow with user demand.

Think like a developer (without being one)

You’ll apply systems thinking, wireframing, and design patterns to structure projects like real-world software teams do.

Collaborate with AI to code smarter, not harder

You’ll master prompt engineering techniques to guide AI in writing, debugging, and improving your code.

Launch apps that people can actually use

From testing and version control to deployment, you’ll learn how to ship secure, reliable, and maintainable software.

What’s included

Dr. Myra Roldan, CEO, CAIO

Live sessions

Learn directly from Dr. Myra Roldan, CEO, CAIO in a real-time, interactive format.

Live Weekly Session (4 total)

Collaborative, high-energy working sessions where you’ll vibe code in real-time, get unstuck, and build with guidance.

Hands-on Projects

Step-by-step, AI-powered coding activities to help you go from blank page to functioning app—faster than you thought possible.

Prompt Engineering Playbook

Battle-tested prompts, frameworks, and templates to help you talk to AI like a pro and get better code, faster.

Scalable App Blueprint

A reusable system that shows you how to structure, test, and ship applications people can actually use and trust.

Bonus: Post-Course Project Showcase

A chance to present your final build, get feedback, and walk away with a portfolio-ready project you can show off.

Community of peers

Stay accountable and share insights with like-minded professionals.

Lifetime access

Go back to course content and recordings whenever you need to.

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

4 live sessions • 6 lessons

Week 1

Nov 10—Nov 16

    Course Orientation

    3 items

    Pre-Work: AI Foundations

    3 items

    Week 1 - Enter the Vibeverse

    • Sep

      11

      Week 1 - Live Session

      Thu 9/1111:00 PM—1:00 AM (UTC)

Week 2

Nov 17—Nov 23

    Week 2 - Build like a Dev

    • Sep

      18

      Week 2 - Live Session

      Thu 9/1811:00 PM—1:00 AM (UTC)

Week 3

Nov 24—Nov 30

    Week 3 - Production Ready - Deploy like a Dev

    • Sep

      25

      Week 3 - Live Session

      Thu 9/2511:00 PM—1:00 AM (UTC)

Week 4

Dec 1

    Week 4 - Launch & Scale

    • Oct

      2

      Week 4 - Live Session

      Thu 10/211:00 PM—1:00 AM (UTC)

What people are saying

        Myra Roldan is a learning tech enthusiast who ensures all participants are comfortable during sessions. She asks insightful questions before, during, and after to ensure clarity and understanding. Her answers are poignant, addressing all aspects of our goals, particularly in discussing the current and future implications of generative AI.
Jada Addison, MA, MCCT, CPTD

Jada Addison, MA, MCCT, CPTD

President of Path Forward Consulting
        Myra Roldan is a forward-thinking, people-centered leader and speaker. This year, for example, Myra had a standing-room only session of over 300 people at the Association for Talent Development International Conference and Expo, and the feedback was overwhelming positive.
Dr. Nicole Papaioannou Lugara

Dr. Nicole Papaioannou Lugara

CEO of Your Instructional Designer

Meet your instructor

Dr. Myra Roldan, CEO, CAIO

Dr. Myra Roldan, CEO, CAIO

The doctor execs call when their AI initiatives stall, slip, or slip and burn

Dr. Myra Roldan is a trailblazing technologist, educator, and strategist with over two decades of experience in the tech industry and more than 12 years specializing in artificial intelligence (AI). She is the CEO of UnDesto AI and serves as a Certified Chief AI Officer, helping organizations across industries harness the power of AI responsibly and effectively.


Before founding UnDesto AI, Myra spent seven years at Amazon, where she collaborated on machine learning (ML) product development and designed global training programs for software engineers. Her hands-on industry experience spans healthcare, pharmaceuticals, finance, and enterprise tech, making her a trusted advisor to leaders navigating complex, regulated environments.


Dr. Roldan holds certifications in AI Ethics and Governance and Quantum Security, which reflect her commitment to advancing AI innovation with a strong ethical foundation. Her influence extends beyond corporate settings she has trained 1,500+ professionals worldwide, guiding executives, educators, and technologists in building AI literacy and strategic implementation skills, and building AI products using LLMs and traditional AI like computer vision, NLP, and predictive analytics.

As seen on

TEDx
CEO Times
Medium
LTEN MEDIA

Career highlights

  • Woman of the Year: Technology - Stevie Awards 2024


  • Most Innovative Woman of the Year: Technology - Stevie Awards 2024


  • Outstanding Professional Award - ATD, 2025

  • Global Recognition Award in AI - 2024

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Course schedule

Commitment: 4 - 5 hr wk (includes class)

  • 2-hour Live Instructor-led sessions once a week

    9:00 PST | 12 noon EST

    4 Live Session

    Every Thursday

    Starting Aug 21, 2025

    Ending Sept 11, 2025

  • Office Hours

    by appointment

    a weekly sign-up will be made available

Free resource

Launching Your AI-Powered Product: A Guide for Founders

Cut through the hype and learn how to build, test, and launch real AI products that solve real problems. This guide gives you a step-by-step playbook, MVP strategy, trust-building, team roles, and key metrics, designed to help founders move fast and scale smart.


🔓 Access it here with password: V1b3s

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Learning is better with cohorts

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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