This course teaches developers how to build applications with Claude's API. Through seven modules, you'll learn API fundamentals, prompt engineering, tool use, retrieval systems, and agentic workflows. By the end, you'll be able to build production applications that use Claude for tasks ranging from simple requests to autonomous agents.

Building with the Claude API

Building with the Claude API
Instructor: Stephen Grider
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Beginner level
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1 week to complete
at 10 hours a week
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace
What you'll learn
Build applications where Claude uses tools to interact with external systems and data
Implement retrieval systems and autonomous workflows for complex tasks
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Assessments
14 assignments
Taught in English
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November 2025
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Good content. It was very well organized from the basic concepts to the more complex ideas.





