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Workshop Syllabus · Level 1

From Zero to App in One Session.

A single, guided afternoon that takes complete beginners from no code, no setup, and no idea — to a working productivity tool you built yourself, on your own laptop, by talking to AI.

01 Syllabus

What we cover, hour by hour.

Four modules, designed to be experienced in order. You arrive a curious beginner and leave with an app you built yourself.

  1. Module 01 45 mins

    The Vibe Mindset

    Goal
    Demystify AI and get everyone thinking like a 'Product Owner' rather than a 'Programmer.'

    What we cover

    • 01

      What is Vibe Coding?

      Understanding that your language is now your code.

    • 02

      The “Good Teacher” Analogy

      Why AI is like a brilliant but literal-minded intern—how to give clear instructions.

    • 03

      The Big Picture

      A look at the “Vibe Factory Gallery” to see what’s possible with just words.

    • 04

      Plain English Logic

      Learning to break down a business problem into “If This, Then That” steps.

  2. Module 02 30 mins

    The Toolbox Setup

    Goal
    Remove the 'Technical Friction' of getting started. We do this as a group so no one is left behind.

    What we cover

    • 01

      The Vibe Factory Wizard

      Installing our helper tool to configure your workspace automatically.

    • 02

      Cursor 101

      A friendly tour of your new AI-powered code editor (where the magic happens).

    • 03

      Connecting the Brain

      Linking your AI account (ChatGPT/Claude) to your building environment.

    • 04

      The “Hello World” Moment

      Running your first command to prove the pipes are connected.

  3. Module 03 2 hours

    The Build — Your Personal Productivity Tool

    Goal
    A hands-on, guided build. We build one specific app together so everyone experiences the same 'aha!' moments.

    What we cover

    • 01

      Project: The “Daily Flow” Manager

      A custom dashboard that tracks your tasks, pulls a daily quote, and calculates your “Focus Score.”

    • 02

      Step 1 — The Prompting Blueprint

      Using our “Vibe Templates” to tell the AI exactly what the app should look like.

    • 03

      Step 2 — The Visuals

      Asking the AI to make it look clean and modern (The “Vibe” check).

    • 04

      Step 3 — Making it Work

      Connecting a simple button that actually does something (e.g., saving a task to a list).

    • 05

      Step 4 — The Debug Dance

      What to do when the AI makes a mistake (The “I’m stuck” protocol).

  4. Module 04 45 mins

    Taking it Home

    Goal
    Ensuring the momentum doesn't stop when the workshop ends.

    What we cover

    • 01

      How to Host

      A simplified look at how to show your app to friends/colleagues.

    • 02

      The Vibe Factory Community

      Joining the local Birmingham forum for post-workshop support.

    • 03

      The Graduation

      Everyone “Goes Live” with their tool.

    • 04

      What’s Next?

      A preview of Level 2: “The Builder’s Session.”

02 Swag Bag

Key Takeaways.

Every participant leaves with:

  • 01

    The Vibe Cheat Sheet

    A physical card with the top 10 prompts to get AI to behave.

  • 02

    The “Daily Flow” Source Code

    A copy of the app they built, living on their own laptop.

  • 03

    30 Days of VF Wizard Pro

    Free access to our configuration tools.

What’s Next?

Already itching to push further? Level 2 — “The Builder’s Session” — picks up where this workshop ends, helping you un-stick a real project and move from prototype to useful tool.