What will I be able to do upon completing the Specialization?

You will be able to vibe code your software ideas into existence. This is a highly valuable skill in today's labor market, whether it is to build internal tools for your company, launch a startup, or automate repetitive tasks.

Is this course really 100% online? Do I need to attend any classes in person?

This course is completely online, so there’s no need to show up to a classroom in person. You can access your lectures, readings and assignments anytime and anywhere via the web or your mobile device.

Can I just enroll in a single course?

Yes! To get started, click the course card that interests you and enroll. You can enroll and complete the course to earn a shareable certificate. When you subscribe to a course that is part of a Specialization, you’re automatically subscribed to the full Specialization. Visit your learner dashboard to track your progress.

Is financial aid available?

Yes. In select learning programs, you can apply for financial aid or a scholarship if you can’t afford the enrollment fee. If fin aid or scholarship is available for your learning program selection, you’ll find a link to apply on the description page.

Can I take the course for free?

No, you cannot take this course for free. When you enroll in the course, you get access to all of the courses in the Specialization, and you earn a certificate when you complete the work. If you cannot afford the fee, you can apply for financial aid.

Will I earn university credit for completing the Specialization?

This Specialization doesn't carry university credit, but some universities may choose to accept Specialization Certificates for credit. Check with your institution to learn more.

Vibe Coding Essentials - Build Apps with AI Specialization

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Vibe Coding Essentials - Build Apps with AI Specialization

Learn to vibe code your ideas into existence.

Master vibe coding tools including Cursor, GitHub Copilot, and Claude Code.

Instructors: Per Harald Borgen

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5 course series

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from 421 reviews of courses in this program

Beginner level

No prior experience required

4 weeks to complete

at 10 hours a week

What you'll learn

How to build software with AI
How to use AI agents like GitHub Copilot and Cursor AI
Prompt Engineering strategies
Deploying apps to the web

Skills you'll gain

Tools you'll learn

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Specialization - 5 course series

This specialization is designed for beginners who want to build software using AI, with no coding experience required. You'll learn the fundamentals of vibe coding and how to use tools such as GitHub Copilot, Cursor AI, Claude Code, MCP, and ChatGPT to turn your ideas into real, working apps.

Whether you're a marketer, designer, accountant, or creative professional, these courses will help you harness AI to build software faster and smarter.

In the final course, you'll get a beginner-friendly introduction to the core technologies behind the apps, including HTML, CSS, and JavaScript—focusing on high-level understanding rather than complex syntax.

These skills will enable you to confidently build apps using any vibe coding IDE, whether you prefer browser-based solutions like Lovable, Bolt, or v0, or professional tools such as Windsurf, Cline, or Claude Code.

Applied Learning Project

Build a personal portfolio website where you can showcase your skills and projects to potential employers. You'll also learn how to build small games, Chrome extensions, database-powered apps, and even a mobile app. To make your apps available for the world, you will learn how to deploy them using tools like GitHub and Netlify.

Learn Cursor AI

Course 1, 3 hours

What you'll learn

Use Cursor's AI chat panel to generate and refine code.
Build real applications using Cursor’s AI agent features.
Debug and iterate on code using context-aware tools.

Skills you'll gain

Category: Prompt Engineering

Category: Model Context Protocol

Category: Context Management

Category: Web Development Tools

Category: AI Integrations

Category: Debugging

Category: Software Development Tools

Category: AI Workflows

Category: System Configuration

Category: Code Review

Category: Software Installation

Category: Software Development

Category: Agentic Workflows

Category: Generative AI Agents

Category: Web Development

Learn Github Copilot

Course 2, 2 hours

What you'll learn

By the end of this course, you’ll be able to confidently use GitHub Copilot to write, refactor, and review code more efficiently. You’ll learn how to interact with Copilot across multiple modes, including edit, chat, inline completion, and agent mode, while customizing its behavior to suit your development needs. You’ll also explore how to use context tools and slash commands to guide Copilot’s responses, and apply your skills to a complete coding project with real-world workflows.

This course is ideal for early-stage developers, students in STEM fields, and professionals curious about AI-powered coding assistants. What sets this course apart is its hands-on approach: each lesson is short, practical, and focused on building real coding intuition, not just theory. You’ll see Copilot in action and learn how to make it a powerful extension of your IDE and development process.

Skills you'll gain

Category: GitHub

Category: Web Development

Category: Model Context Protocol

Category: GitHub Copilot

Category: Context Management

Category: Software Development

Category: Vibe coding

Category: Code Review

Category: AI Personalization

Learn Claude Code

Course 3, 3 hours

What you'll learn

Build efficient AI-powered workflows with Claude Code using hooks, slash commands, and agents.
Develop practical applications such as a calendar app while applying real-world best practices.
Configure Claude Code with MCP integration to extend AI functionality across systems.

Skills you'll gain

Category: Model Context Protocol

Category: AI Integrations

Category: Generative AI Agents

Category: Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML)

Category: Context Engineering

Category: AI literacy

Category: Prompt Engineering

Category: Generative AI

Category: Agentic Workflows

Category: Claude Code

Category: Git (Version Control System)

Category: AI Workflows

Category: Vibe coding

Category: Automation

Category: Anthropic Claude

Category: AI powered creativity

Category: Application Development

Intro to Model Context Protocol (MCP)

Course 4, 1 hour

What you'll learn

Connect AI models to tools and data using Model Context Protocol.
Set up and run an MCP server with defined tools and resources.
Build MCP clients that communicate with the server.

Skills you'll gain

Category: Real Time Data

Category: Data Access

Category: AI Workflows

Category: Artificial Intelligence

Category: AI Integrations

Category: Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML)

Category: Generative AI

Category: Servers

Category: Model Context Protocol

Category: Debugging

Category: Tool Calling

Category: Anthropic Claude

Category: Agentic Workflows

Category: Generative AI Agents

Learn to code with AI

Course 5, 8 hours

What you'll learn

How to use AI to build web apps without any programming knowledge
How to deploy your web apps to the web
The very basics of HTML, CSS, and JavaScript

Skills you'll gain

Category: Video Game Development

Category: Cascading Style Sheets (CSS)

Category: Computer Programming

Category: Hypertext Markup Language (HTML)

Category: Machine Learning

Category: GitHub

Category: Database Application

Category: Application Development

Category: Application Deployment

Category: Web Design and Development

Category: Javascript

Category: Responsive Web Design

Category: ChatGPT

Category: Mobile Development

Category: Front-End Web Development

Category: HTML and CSS

Category: Web Applications

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5 stars
68.25%
4 stars
17.23%
3 stars
5.89%
2 stars
3.85%
1 star
4.76%

Course: Learn Cursor AI

4.0

Reviewed on Mar 23, 2026

As an introductory course it is ok, but it's based on Cursor 1.x. Cursor 2.x was released in October 2025 and several of the features in this course are outdated. E.g., @Web is deprecated.

Course: Learn Claude Code

5.0

Reviewed on Apr 15, 2026

Claude explained in detail with hands-on experience. It's a great accelerator and enabler.

Course: Learn to code with AI

5.0

Reviewed on Dec 16, 2024

This course show what we can do with the help of AI in a short time. Recommended.

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Frequently asked questions

You should be able to complete this course in a month or two if you dedicate 10 hours to it per week.

This specialization does not require any technical background. We will go through downloading the tools you need along the way, so all you need is a computer you can install apps on (GitHub Copilot and Cursor).

While we recommend taking them in the order we have laid them out, it is fully possible to take the courses in a different order.

Vibe Coding Essentials - Build Apps with AI Specialization

Vibe Coding Essentials - Build Apps with AI Specialization

What you'll learn

Skills you'll gain

Tools you'll learn

Details to know

See how employees at top companies are mastering in-demand skills

Advance your subject-matter expertise

Specialization - 5 course series

Learn Cursor AI

What you'll learn

Skills you'll gain

Learn Github Copilot

What you'll learn

Skills you'll gain

Learn Claude Code

What you'll learn

Skills you'll gain

Intro to Model Context Protocol (MCP)

What you'll learn

Skills you'll gain

Learn to code with AI

What you'll learn

Skills you'll gain

Earn a career certificate

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