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AI Essentials
Next class: Nov 2
University-Backed

Vibe Coding certificate course

You have the ideas. Now let AI write the code while you direct it, turning your insights into real, working tools. 5 weeks online, with a certificate from the university you choose.

Length + formatFormat
5 weeks
On demand + optional live sessions
Tools + technologyTools + Tech
Claude
Lovable
GitHub
Supabase
Netlify
You earn
University certificate
From a leading university
Next class starts
November 2, 2026
Tools you’ll use in this course
Claude
Lovable
GitHub
Tuition
$1,850
$2,300
SAVE 20%

Payment plans and employer reimbursement available.

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Delivered by Ziplines.
Backed by leading universities.

Choose from over 40 partner universities and earn a certificate employers will reward. We see 10X higher completion rates than on-demand only courses.

Is this course right for me?

You’ve imagined the tool. Now build it yourself.

No coding experience required. If you use AI regularly and have ideas you wish someone would build, this is for you.

Before

“I use AI to draft, analyze, and sometimes automate.”

After
“I use AI to create working tools, pages, and apps.”
Before

“I have ideas for tools that would help my team.”

After
“I build ideas into working applications.”
Before

“I’m not sure exactly where to start, and I don’t have the time to figure it out.”

After
“I have a clear blueprint and repeatable process.”
Before

“I get stuck when something isn't working.”

After
“I know exactly how to troubleshoot.”
Before

“I always wanted to launch products.”

After
“My team is dying to see me build more.”
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How it works

Learn with a university you trust

Ziplines works with top public universities to bring you career-focused courses. Choose your university and earn a credential employers recognize.

Find your university
1

Choose your university

Enter your ZIP code to see the universities offering AI Essentials.

Browse universities↓
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Learn online for 5 weeks

New lessons each week, a live session you can watch later, and 1:1 dedicated support by chat, email or phone.

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Earn your university certificate

Issued in your university's name.

What you'll learn

One repeatable method, 5 real projects

Learn a 5-step method—your blueprint—that you'll apply to every project you build.

01
Scope

Know what’s worth building

Pick work problems where a custom tool beats another spreadsheet.
02
Build

Build without writing code yourself

Describe it in plain language, and direct and test until it works.
03
Fix

Get unstuck on your own

Know when to push through, iterate, or start over.
04
Infrastructure

Ship it at a real URL

Live, version-tracked and reversible.
05
Launch

Hand it off with confidence

Security-reviewed and documented so it can be approved.
What you walk away with
Issued by your university
Your university
Certificate of Completion
Vibe Coding
ISSUED BY YOUR UNIVERSITY · DELIVERED WITH ZIPLINES
A university certificate, paid for by your employer
A portfolio of live, working applications
A 5-step build method you can reuse
Hands-on practice with Lovable, Claude Code, and GitHub
Full curriculum

Turn “I wish we had…” into a working app

Week 1
Learn the method and build your first project
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— Get your accounts set up and learn which tool to reach for—and when.
— Learn the 5-step method: understand the problem, plan it, create it, test it, share it.
— Spot the problems in your work that are worth building before you write a prompt.
— Build and share your first working tool in Lovable.
Playbook assignment: Build a Working Prototype—a simple web app that solves a real workplace problem, scoped and launched with the 5-step method.
Week 2
Build and launch a real website
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— Apply the 5-step method to a more ambitious, multi-page build.
— Set up GitHub so every change is tracked and reversible.
— Host your site live at a real URL with Netlify—your work, live on the internet.
Playbook assignment: Publish a Live Business Website—multi-page, live at a real URL, with every change tracked behind it.
Week 3
Add real functionality—and learn to overcome obstacles
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— Direct Claude Code through a build with back-end functionality that people can use.
— Learn a repeatable recovery approach for the moment a build stalls.
— Decide when to push through, iterate, or restart with confidence.
— Find, document, and fix bugs in your own build.
Playbook assignment: Build an Interactive Web App—working back-end functionality, documented, and fixed.
Week 4
Connect real data into one live view
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— Pull from multiple data sources into a single live view.
— Validate outputs and build guardrails into your project.
— Make the leap from demo to a tool your team can rely on.
Playbook assignment: Build a Dynamic Monitoring Tool—pulling from multiple data sources into one live, working view.
Week 5
Go live—or hand it off
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— Run a security review on your build before it goes live.
— Write the documentation that makes your build legible to IT and leadership.
— Decide what goes live as-is and what gets handed to engineering.
— Package a stakeholder summary and version history for a clean handoff.
— Leave with a portfolio of 5 live, documented builds.
Playbook assignment: Deliver a Handoff-Ready Build—security-reviewed, live at a real URL, with the stakeholder summary and version history to hand to IT or engineering.
Time and support

AI training to fit around a full-time job

Self-paced lessons

Learn on your schedule and maintain access to the curriculum for 12 full months.

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Live expert sessions

Weekly sessions with your instructor, recorded so missing one doesn't set you back.

Instructor leading a live online session
Upcoming
Next Live Session
Weekly, led by your instructor
Recorded if you miss it

Get 1-on-1 guidance

You'll have support from your dedicated learner success advocate every step of the way.

A Ziplines Learner Success Advocate
Learner Success Advocate
Stuck on this week's project. Can you take a look?
Absolutely. Share what you have so far and we'll work through it together.
Learner success team · here all program long
Tuition and payment options

How much is the vibe coding course?

AI Essentials certificate course
5 weeks
Online
Live sessions optional
Build the tool you've imagined
Tuition
$1,850
$2,300
SAVE 20%
Find your university
Good to know: this is a university-backed course so your employer is likely to pay for it.
flexible Ways to pay
Pay in full
Pay monthly
Get reimbursed by your employer
7-day money back guarantee — no questions asked
Upcoming start dates
November 2
Runs November 2 to December 6, 2026
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December 7
Runs December 7, 2026 to January 10, 2027
5-week course
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January 5
Runs January 5 to February 8, 2027
5-week course
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Learner reviews

What learners say

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“What made this experience great was how well the modules were organized. The topics were very relevant and easy to apply right away.”

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“The learning team covered the information in an easy to learn way, provided answers and feedback in a timely manner.”

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“The subject matter was very well put together, very easy to comprehend and to apply to real life situations.”

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Meet your instructors

Learn from people who build with AI every day

This course is led by professionals who build with AI every day. They teach you their method one step at a time: find the problem, plan the build, create it, test it, and share what you made.

Jamie Lee
Vibe Coding

Jamie Lee

E-commerce & Retail Leader
Kevin Norvell
Vibe Coding

Kevin Norvell

Small Business & AI Enablement Expert
Leigh Fonseca
Vibe Coding

Leigh Fonseca

Product & Data Leader
Ray Miskiewicz
Vibe Coding

Ray Miskiewicz

Digital Marketing Leader & AI Trainer
Sammy Sirak
Vibe Coding

Sammy Sirak

Software Engineer & Founder
How it compares

Why pay for a course when there are free videos?

Free videos are great for one skill at a time. A course gives you a plan, practice on your own work, live help, and a credential.

Free videos and blogs
Typical online course
AI Essentials
A plan that builds week to week
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Partial
Live sessions with an instructor
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A class and deadlines to keep you going
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A university certificate
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Finished work you can show your manager
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Partial
Choose your university

Find your university

Same 5-week course, same instructors and start dates at every university. The university you pick issues your certificate.

Find by ZIP code or state
Browse all 34 universities
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Choose a state
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Work remotely? Use the ZIP where you live. The course is online, so any university works.

In Arizona
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Arizona State University
Tempe, Arizona
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Tucson, Arizona
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Nearby states
Nevada, New Mexico, Utah, California
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University of Utah
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Questions

What people ask before they enroll

Browse the answers, or talk it through with an advisor. No pressure.

Is it right for me?
What is the job outlook for AI-building skills?
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As industries rapidly integrate AI technologies, the demand for professionals proficient in AI skills has surged. Job postings with generative AI increased by 15,625% from 2021 to 2024, according to the Lightcast “Speed of Skill Change” report, underscoring significant market demand. Additionally, Lightcast found that AI skills command a 28% salary premium in the Beyond the Buzz: Developing the AI Skills Employers Actually Need report.

Who is the ideal candidate for this program?
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This course attracts learners who are motivated to stop waiting and build the tools they've been imagining—professionals from Operations, Product, Marketing, Finance, Program Management, Consulting, Customer Success, and more, plus entrepreneurs and business owners.

What is vibe coding, and do I need to know how to code?
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Vibe coding means describing what you want in plain language while AI writes the code—you direct, test, and refine the build. No coding background required. What this takes is judgment: knowing what's worth building, how to direct the build, and what to do when it stalls. That's what this course teaches.

How is Vibe Coding different from AI Automation?
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AI Automation focuses on automating tasks by connecting AI tools into structured workflows with Make.com, Zapier, and n8n. Vibe Coding goes further into building: you create the applications themselves—websites, tools, and dashboards—live on the internet, with every change tracked.

Are there any prerequisites for the course?
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No coding experience required. You'll need your own Lovable, Claude Code, GitHub, Supabase, and Netlify accounts to complete the course. These are not provided by Ziplines. We'll walk you through the setup in Week 1.

Do you offer group enrollment with business discounts for this course?
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Yes! We offer group enrollments for your team’s AI training needs. We work with business teams, executives, and organizations of all sizes to provide seamless group enrollment and onboarding. Learn more and request a group enrollment quote here.

Time and schedule
How many hours a week should I expect to spend on the program?
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Our courses are built for real life. This program is designed to fit around a full-time role while still delivering meaningful outcomes.

You can expect to spend 6–8 hours per week on interactive, on-demand content, including hands-on activities and applied playbook assignments.

Weekly live online sessions (2 hours) are led by expert AI practitioners and include demos, discussion, and deeper dives into course content. These sessions are optional and recorded for later viewing.

Where does the program take place?
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Everything is online. You’ll access on-demand content and assignments through our online learning platform and join the optional instructor-led live sessions once a week through a video conference platform. The live sessions are recorded and available for playback on demand. The online Learner Dashboard can be accessed from anywhere with an internet connection on a computer.

Cost and paying
What payment options are offered?
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There are multiple payment options for this course. The first way is to pay upfront, online. This option also provides the largest savings.

We offer both installment and financing options. To find out if you qualify for either of these payment options, fill out the enrollment form to be directed to the payment page. From there, you can click on the “Get Qualified” link to see what options are available.

Many employers also offer tuition reimbursement.

What is your cancellation and refund policy?
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We are confident in the quality of our learning experience, having supported thousands of learners and received hundreds of 5-star reviews. Because we believe so strongly in the value and impact of our course, we offer a 7-day money-back guarantee from the start date. If the course isn’t the right fit for you, you can withdraw within the first week of your course and receive a full refund, no questions asked.

Will I receive credit for this course?
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No, this is a noncredit course. As such, it is not eligible for financial aid. However, many employers offer reimbursement for continuing education, so check with your human resources department to determine your eligibility.

The certificate
Will I earn a certificate?
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Yes, you will earn a university-issued certificate of completion that verifies your knowledge and hands-on experience in Vibe Coding. This prestigious credential will enhance your resume, making you more attractive to potential employers. It can also be showcased on LinkedIn to highlight your proficiency, setting you apart in a competitive job market. Earning this certificate of completion demonstrates your commitment to continuous learning and professional growth, significantly boosting your career advancement opportunities.

What do I need to do to pass the course?
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To receive a university-issued certificate of completion, you must achieve at least 70% on the module assessments and successfully complete all of the playbook assignments.

Will I have a completed portfolio at the end of the course?
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The course and the Playbook projects will provide you with content to create a portfolio, but you are responsible for creating a portfolio on the platform of your choice.

Who is Ziplines Education?
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Ziplines Education is a market-driven education company based in Silicon Valley, CA. Leading universities collaborate with Ziplines Education to offer innovative and highly rated certificate courses that help adult learners and working professionals build work-ready digital skills and earn industry-recognized credentials.

Next class starts November 2

Five weeks from now, you could have built the tool you’ve been waiting for