Build your first AI-powered PM tool — no coding experience required.
Feeling nervous? That's normal. This workshop is designed for complete beginners.
Here's your path:
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Don't read everything at once. Start here:
- Sign up for Claude.ai (free)
- Sign up for Replit (free)
- Open Pre-Work Guide and follow it step by step (15 minutes)
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The pre-work will tell you if this is for you. If it feels doable, continue to the workshop. If it feels too technical, that's okay — let us know what confused you so we can improve it.
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You don't need to understand how code works. You just need to follow instructions and copy-paste. If you can use Google Docs, you can do this.
Stuck? → I'm Stuck Guide Confused by a word? → Glossary for Beginners
A hands-on workshop where product managers build real tools using free AI coding assistants. You will write prompts, not code — the AI handles the implementation. By the end, you will have a working Python tool you built yourself, plus a reference library of additional projects to explore at your own pace.
| PM Type | What You Will Get |
|---|---|
| Non-technical PM | Your first experience writing software, guided step-by-step with an AI assistant |
| Technical PM | A new workflow for rapid prototyping — build internal tools in minutes instead of weeks |
| PM Leader | A workshop format you can run with your team to build AI fluency across the org |
| Career Switcher | A portfolio-worthy project that demonstrates technical initiative |
Every tool in this workshop has a free option. Paid upgrades are never required.
| Tool | Free Option | Optional Paid Upgrade |
|---|---|---|
| AI Assistant | Claude.ai free tier or ChatGPT free tier | Claude Pro, ChatGPT Plus |
| Coding Environment | Replit (browser-based, no install) | Replit Core |
| Local IDE | Cursor free tier | Cursor Pro |
| Advanced Builders | — | Lovable, v0 by Vercel |
🎓 Live Workshop (60-75 minutes)
Follow the guided session to build the Decision Framework tool from scratch. Best for teams, meetups, and classroom settings. Everything you need is in the workshop/ folder.
📚 Self-Paced Reference Library
Work through any project at your own speed. Start with the Decision Framework, then explore the additional builds in build/. Each project stands on its own.
| # | Tool | What It Does | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Decision Framework | Score and evaluate features using weighted criteria | 60-75 min |
| 02 | Feature Prioritizer | Rank features using RICE, MoSCoW, or custom frameworks | 30-45 min |
| 03 | Cohort Analyzer | Analyze user cohort data for retention patterns | 30-45 min |
| 04 | A/B Test Calculator | Calculate sample sizes and statistical significance | 20-30 min |
| 05 | Pricing Calculator | Model pricing tiers and revenue projections | 30-45 min |
| 06 | Feedback Analyzer | Categorize and surface themes from user feedback | 30-45 min |
| 07 | Metric Dashboard | Visualize and track key product metrics | 45-60 min |
New to this? Start here: Pre-Work Guide (15 min setup)
Ready to build? Three steps:
- Pick your AI assistant — Open Claude.ai or ChatGPT
- Set up Replit — Sign up at replit.com (free, runs in your browser)
- Build your first tool — Go to build/01-decision-framework/ and follow along
You'll have a working PM tool in 60-75 minutes.
| Section | What Is Inside |
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setup/ |
Environment setup instructions and verification script |
workshop/ |
Live workshop materials, facilitator notes, and timing guides |
theory/ |
Background concepts and mental models for vibe coding |
build/ |
All hands-on project tutorials (01 through 07) |
prompts/ |
Copy-paste-ready prompt library for AI coding assistants |
guides/ |
Reference guides for tools, debugging, and workflows |
capstone/ |
Optional capstone project for extended learning |
community/ |
Showcases and case studies from workshop participants |
| Format | Duration | Best For |
|---|---|---|
| Self-Paced | Go at your own speed | Individual learners working through the material independently |
| Live Workshop | 60-75 minutes | Teams, meetups, and classroom settings with a facilitator |
| Corporate Training | Half-day or full-day | Organizations building AI fluency across PM teams, with multiple build projects |
Contributions are welcome — whether it is fixing a typo, improving an explanation, or adding a new build project. See CONTRIBUTING.md for guidelines.
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