Frequently asked questions
Everything you might want to know before you start.
Is Claude Code Academy free?
The first 3 lessons are completely free, with no credit card required. They cover what Claude Code is, how the agentic loop works, and installing it and running your first prompt. Lessons 4 through 40 are part of the Academy membership at $19/month.
Who created Claude Code Academy?
Curtis Cornell created the Academy as a guided, gamified course built from Anthropic's public Claude Code documentation and the topic arc of Anthropic's own free Claude Academy courses. It's an independent course and isn't affiliated with or endorsed by Anthropic.
Do I need to know how to code?
Basic comfort with a terminal and a code editor helps. Unit 1 starts from zero with Claude Code, and many learners use Claude Code itself to level up their programming. By Unit 6 you'll build an MCP server in Python, guided step by step.
What do I need to follow along?
A computer running macOS, Linux or Windows, plus a Claude subscription (Pro, Max, Team or Enterprise) or an Anthropic Console account. You'll install Claude Code in Lesson 3.
How is this different from a coding bootcamp?
Traditional coding bootcamps teach a language or framework over months. Claude Code Academy is a focused AI coding program: it teaches you to direct an AI coding agent professionally, covering planning, context, permissions, skills, subagents, MCP, hooks and automation, in about 8 hours of interactive lessons.
Can I cancel anytime?
Yes. The membership is month to month. Cancel whenever you like and keep access through the end of the period you've paid for. See the refund policy for details.
Do I get a certificate?
Yes. Academy members who complete every lesson can download a certificate of completion from Claude Code Academy. It's issued by this course, not by Anthropic.
Is my progress saved?
Your XP, streak, badges and completed lessons are saved in your browser on this device. Use the same browser to keep your streak going.
How long does the course take?
About 8 hours of lessons in total. At one lesson a day, most learners finish in six to eight weeks, plus extra time for the capstone project.
Does the course stay up to date?
Yes. Claude Code ships new features often. Lessons are reviewed against the official documentation, and changes are listed on the What's New page.
Is this an official Anthropic course?
No. Claude Code Academy is independent and isn't affiliated with or endorsed by Anthropic. Anthropic offers its own free courses through its Claude Academy, and we link to the official docs throughout.
Can my company buy seats?
Yes. Teams of 5 or more get volume pricing and invoice billing. Visit the Teams page.
What if I get stuck?
Every lesson includes explanations, hints and links to the official docs. Members can also email us with questions about lesson content.
Which operating systems are supported?
Claude Code runs on macOS, Linux and Windows (natively or via WSL). Lesson 3 covers installation on each.
Do the free lessons expire?
No. Lessons 1–3 are free forever.