Vibe Coding: Build Real Software Without a CS Degree
Learn to build functional, shippable software using AI pair-programming tools like Cursor, Windsurf, and Replit — no computer science background required, just an idea and the drive to build it.
Perfect for: Non-technical founders, indie hackers, designers, marketers, product managers, freelancers, and curious career-switchers who want to build functional software using AI tools — without learning traditional programming from scratch.
You Don't Need to Be a Developer. You Need to Think Like One.
The rules of software development just changed. AI pair-programming tools like Cursor, Windsurf, and Replit Agent can now write, debug, and refactor code in real time — but only if you know how to direct them. That's not a skill that comes automatically. It's a craft, and this school teaches it from the ground up.
Vibe Coding is the practice of steering AI tools with clarity, intention, and just enough technical intuition to get unstuck fast. You'll go from "I have an idea for an app" to "I have a working, deployed app" — without memorizing syntax, grinding LeetCode, or spending four years in a CS program. This is the fastest legitimate path from idea to shipped software that has ever existed, and the window to get ahead of the curve is right now.
What You'll Actually Build
This isn't a course about theory or prompt engineering in the abstract. You'll build real, functional projects — think web apps, internal tools, automation scripts, and lightweight SaaS prototypes — that you can show to clients, employers, or investors. Every lesson is anchored to a working output, not a slide deck. By the end, you won't just understand how to use these tools; you'll have the instincts to pick the right tool, structure a project that AI can actually help you finish, and debug when things go sideways (and they will).
The Unfair Advantage for Non-Technical Founders, Creators & Hustlers
If you're a designer who's tired of waiting on developers, a founder who can't afford an engineering team, a marketer who wants to automate their own workflows, or simply someone with a side-project idea that's been sitting in a notes app for two years — this school was designed specifically for you. The people who learn to wield AI as a coding partner right now will have a compounding advantage over those who don't. Let's make sure you're in that group.
What you'll be able to do
- Set up and navigate professional AI coding environments including Cursor, Windsurf, and Replit without prior experience
- Translate a vague app idea into a structured project brief that AI tools can execute reliably
- Write effective prompts that produce working, production-quality code — not just plausible-looking snippets
- Read and understand generated code well enough to catch errors, spot security issues, and request targeted fixes
- Debug broken builds confidently by interpreting error messages and iterating with AI assistance
- Deploy a fully functional web app or internal tool to the internet using beginner-friendly hosting platforms
- Scope and ship a complete side-project from zero to live URL without hiring a developer
- Know when AI-assisted development is the right tool for a job — and when it isn't
Curriculum
6 modules · 18 lessons
Your teacher
Sherrie K Licon
I'm not a classically trained software engineer — and that's exactly why I built this school. A few years ago I had a product idea I couldn't afford to outsource and couldn't build myself. Then AI coding tools changed the equation entirely. I went from copying Stack Overflow answers and hoping for the best, to shipping a working web app in a weekend. Since then I've helped dozens of founders, designers, and freelancers do the same thing. What I teach isn't computer science — it's the practical craft of directing AI to build software that actually works. If you've got an idea and the patience to iterate, I can get you to a live product faster than you think.
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