Claude Foundations Level 1
Getting the Most Out of Claude
A practical, in-person foundation course for people who want to stop guessing and start using Claude properly.
Learn Claude by actually using it
Who this course is for
For people who want to use Claude to save time, write better first drafts and think through practical business tasks.
For staff who need a clear, guided introduction to using Claude at work without feeling overwhelmed.
For people who may have used ChatGPT or Gemini and want to understand how Claude works differently.
What you will learn
Understand what Claude is, how to navigate the interface, and how adding context improves the quality of the response.
Learn how Claude can create standalone documents, simple webpages, visuals, diagrams, and other outputs you can view, copy or refine.
Set up a Project so Claude can work with your instructions and context instead of starting from scratch every time.
Course outline
Hands-on exercises
Ask Claude something practical and learn how context changes the quality of the answer.
Build a standalone output such as a document, simple webpage, planner or structured note.
Create a Claude Project with your own context, role, communication style and common tasks.
If there is time, explore practical Projects like My Kitchen or My Money to see how context helps.
What you should walk away with
You will understand the basic interface and how to have more useful conversations with Claude.
You will create a standalone output and learn how to refine it without starting again.
You will set up a Project that holds your context so future conversations are more useful.
Upcoming session
Next date: 24th July 10am
Location: Johannesburg
Format: In person
Duration: 3 hours, including a 15-minute break
Price: R2,000 per person
More dates will be added soon. You can still register your interest and we will let you know when the next session is available.
- Please create a free Claude account at claude.ai before the session.
- Bring a laptop if possible so you can follow along properly.
- You do not need prior Claude experience.
- Paid Claude is not required for Level 1.
Book your seat
Bootcamps run with a minimum of 5 participants and a maximum of 15 participants per session. If a session fills up, we will offer the next available date. If the minimum number is not reached, the session may be moved to a later date, and registered participants will be contacted ahead of time.
Frequently asked questions
No. This is a foundation course and is suitable for complete beginners.
No. A free Claude account is enough for the Level 1 session.
No. This course is currently planned as an in-person session in Johannesburg.
No. Claude is a thinking partner, not a source of truth. Important facts and decisions should always be checked.
Bring a laptop and make sure you can access your Claude account before the session starts.
Level 2 can go deeper into more advanced Claude workflows when you are ready.