Accelerate your development workflow with Claude Code, using AI-powered coding, testing and debugging tools to write better code faster as a professional developer.
2 day course 10am - 5pm Live Online or Classroom-based
What you will learn
- Understanding how Claude Code works as an agentic tool, enabling developers to direct it with confidence from day one.
- How to configure your environment and CLAUDE.md file, giving Claude Code accurate context about your project conventions.
- Applying the Scope → Prompt → Review → Refine loop, helping you produce reliable, reviewable code changes consistently.
- How to navigate and query an unfamiliar codebase using Claude Code, reducing the time spent reading through unknown files.
- Generating unit tests and debugging workflows with Claude Code, empowering developers to improve test coverage without slowing delivery.
- How to manage Git integration effectively, using Claude Code to write commit messages and review diffs before committing changes.
- Directing agentic tasks safely, giving you the judgment to decide when to run Claude Code autonomously and when to stay in control.
- How to design a personal Claude Code workflow tailored to your stack, making daily development faster and more consistently productive.
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This Claude Code Introduction course includes
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Authorised Certificate
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Lifetime support after your course
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Course materials
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Live Instructor-led training
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Refreshments all day
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Latest Mac or PC ready to go
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Authorised Trainers
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Hands-on exercises
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We offer Claude Code Introduction as a private course.
You can select a date which suits you or your team.
The course content can be fully customised to your exact learning requirements.
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Course Outline for Claude Code Introduction
What Claude Code Actually Is
- How Claude Code differs from AI chat: agentic actions, not just answers
- What Claude Code can see, read and do in your project
- Mental model: directing a capable junior developer, not querying a search engine
Setup and Environment
- Installing Claude Code and connecting your account
- Configuring your editor integration
- Introduction to CLAUDE.md: telling Claude Code about your project from the start
- Verifying your setup with a real project
Core Commands and Navigation
- Essential commands: /help, /clear, /status, /memory
- Referencing files and directories effectively
- Reading and querying your codebase: asking questions before making changes
- Interrupting, correcting and resetting
Your First Real Workflow
- The core loop: From Scope, to Prompt, to Review, to Refine
- Writing prompts that produce useful output first time
- Understanding generated code before accepting it
- Keeping changes small, testable and reversible
Working Across Files
- Multi-file edits: how Claude Code handles them
- Navigating an unfamiliar codebase with Claude Code
- Asking Claude Code to explain architecture, not just syntax
- When to break a task into steps rather than one large prompt
Testing and Debugging
- Generating unit tests from existing code
- Using Claude Code to find and explain bugs
- Asking Claude Code to improve test coverage
- Debugging workflow: describe the symptom, let Claude Code investigate
Git Integration
- Writing meaningful commit messages with Claude Code
- Reviewing a diff with Claude Code before committing
- Using Claude Code to write or improve pull request descriptions
- Keeping version control tight when working with AI-generated code
Agentic Workflows
- What agentic mode is and when to use it
- Giving Claude Code a larger task: risks, safeguards, review points
- Knowing when to stay in the loop vs. let Claude Code run
- Recovering when an agentic task goes wrong
Context and Memory Management
- How Claude Code's context window works in practice
- CLAUDE.md in depth: project conventions, preferred patterns, off-limits areas
- When to clear context and start fresh
- Structuring large tasks to avoid context drift
Workflow Design and Personal Efficiency
- Designing your own Claude Code workflow for your stack and team
- Common patterns: feature development, refactoring, code review, documentation
- When not to use Claude Code - and why that judgment matters
- Building a personal prompt library for repeated tasks
FAQs about the Claude Code Introduction course
Is this Claude Code Introduction course suitable for me?
This course is designed for people who are new to Claude Code or have been using Claude Code for a while but have never had formal training or who would like to learn best practice in coding with Claude. If you are have any questions about whether the course could meet your needs, please speak to our customer service team, who will be delighted to advise you.
How is the content taught throughout the Claude Code Introduction course?
Our Claude Code Introduction course is extremely interactive. You will be using Claude Code throughout the day, working through examples and live projects under the guidance of our trainer, who will be inviting questions and supporting you through each step.
How many people are likely to be in the class when I attend the Claude Code Introduction course?
For private classes in Claude Code Introduction, we recommend a maximum of 8 to 10 people from the same company in the class. Please ask our customer service team to help you find the right balance of people per class and the number of days training you need.
Should I attend the Claude Code Introduction course in person or live online?
For in-person courses at our London training centre, you will receive a warm personal welcome, your choice of the latest Mac or PC and morning and afternoon refreshments. If you prefer to attend remotely, rest assured that you will be taught live by the same experts that deliver our in-person courses, covering the same training content, using the same exercises and materials. A second monitor is recommended but not essential.
What support is available after I attend the Claude Code Introduction course?
We offer ongoing support to our Claude Code Introduction course attendees through email and by arrangement, phone calls. You are welcome to ask any questions on topics covered during training. Our trainer will always do their best to explain principles and help you with any issues you encounter.
Will I receive a certificate upon completion of my Claude Code Introduction course?
Yes, you'll receive a certificate of completion from Transmedia, demonstrating your knowledge and attendance on our Claude Code Introduction course. Our certificates note our Authorised Training Centre status.
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