Become dangerous with Claude

Be the person your team asks about AI.

Every level is a challenge you actually want to finish. Write real prompts, build real things, leave with something you use at work tomorrow.

Free to start. No credit card. Full Access available for builders.

The old way
  • Flashcards
  • Lecture videos
  • Multiple choice quizzes
  • Abstract theory
Claude Academy
  • Live sandbox
  • Real prompts
  • Build actual things
  • Ship to production

Not flashcards. Real fluency.

The Campaign

Five worlds. From first prompt to full mastery.

01
🌱
World 01 · FREE
Foundations
How Claude thinks. Your first prompts. Conversation patterns. System prompts.
"Think like Claude"
02
💼
World 02
Professional
Advanced prompting for real work. Chain-of-thought, structured output, few-shot, evaluation.
"Apply it at work"
03
💻
World 03
Claude Code
The CLI that builds software. Project scaffolding, debugging, multi-file edits, deployment.
"Code with Claude"
04
🤖
World 04
API & Agents
Tool use, multi-step workflows, agentic loops, error handling, production patterns.
"Build with Claude"
05
🏆
World 05 · FINAL BOSS
Architect
Evals, monitoring, cost optimization, safety, enterprise patterns. The full picture.
"Master Claude"

Game Mechanics

Serious content. Addictive format.

Earn XP
Every challenge completed adds to your score
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🚀
Collect Badges
Unlock achievements as you master each skill
1
2
3
4
5
Level Up
Each world unlocks the next tier
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🔥
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Keep Your Streak
Daily practice builds lasting fluency

Every level earns XP. Every world unlocks the next. Track your streak. Climb the leaderboard.

Interactive Sandbox

Every level is hands-on. No watching. No reading. You write. Claude responds.

level-03-system-prompts.py
# Level 3: Give Claude a Persona
# You write this. Claude becomes it.

import anthropic

client = anthropic.Anthropic()

response = client.messages.create(
    model="claude-sonnet-4-20250514",
    system="You are a senior code reviewer.
    Be direct. Flag bugs. Suggest fixes.",
    messages=[{'{"}
'}        "role": "user",
        "content": "Review this function..."
    }]
)
+25 XP
Real code. Real API calls. Real results. Every single level.Try It Free

What You'll Build

You leave every level with something real.

01
Custom AI Assistant
A Claude persona tuned to your role — answers like a teammate, not a chatbot.
02
Automated Workflow
A multi-step pipeline that handles repetitive work while you focus on decisions.
03
Production Claude Code Project
A full app scaffolded, debugged, and deployed — entirely from your terminal.
04
Agentic System + Builder Toolkit
An AI agent that uses tools, makes decisions, and runs autonomously on your behalf. Full Access members get production-ready agent specs and the memory system template.

These aren't hypotheticals. Learners build all four by World 4. Full Access unlocks the starter templates.

Free vs Full Access

Learn free. Build faster with Full Access.

Free
Everything you need to learn
  • All 5 tracks (175+ lessons)
  • 700+ hands-on exercises
  • XP, badges, and leaderboard
  • Certificate of completion
Start free
Full Access
Full Access
For builders who want to ship
  • Everything in Free
  • Starter templates for every project type
  • Claude memory system (ready to use)
  • Production agent specs + builder toolkit
Get Full Access

One-time purchase. Lifetime access. Pricing shown at checkout.

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Join 1,200+ learners across 97 countries.
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About

What is Claude Academy?

Claude Academy is the most comprehensive interactive learning platform for Anthropic's Claude AI. It teaches Claude through 7 structured tracks with 175+ hands-on lessons and 700+ exercises — from first prompts to production agent architecture. The platform is free to start, available in 7 languages, and designed for non-technical professionals, developers, and teams who want to build real Claude fluency through simulation-based learning, not passive videos.

Unlike documentation or video courses, Claude Academy uses gamified, simulation-based exercises where you write real prompts and build real workflows. Every lesson is interactive, scored, and explained instantly.

Common Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Claude Academy?+

Claude Academy is the gamified learning platform for Claude AI. It teaches you to master Claude through interactive lessons, hands-on exercises, and real-world projects — from your first prompt to Architect certification. With 5 learning tracks, 175+ lessons, and 700+ exercises, it's the most comprehensive Claude-specific training available.

Is Claude Academy free?+

All 5 tracks and 700+ exercises are free — no credit card required. For builders who want to move faster, Full Access adds starter templates, a Claude memory system, agent specs, and the complete builder toolkit. Pricing is shown at checkout.

What will I learn?+

Five learning tracks take you from beginner to expert: (1) Foundations — how Claude thinks and first prompts, (2) Professional Prompting — chain-of-thought, structured output, few-shot, (3) Claude Code — the CLI for building software, (4) API & Agents — tool use and agentic workflows, (5) Architect — evals, monitoring, and enterprise patterns.

Is this affiliated with Anthropic?+

No. Claude Academy is an independent learning platform. It is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or officially connected to Anthropic. We teach Claude AI skills based on publicly available documentation and real-world building experience.

What languages is Claude Academy available in?+

Claude Academy is available in 7 languages: English, Japanese, Korean, Simplified Chinese, German, French, and Spanish. The full UI, all lessons, and exercises are translated so you can learn Claude in your preferred language.

What is Claude Code and how do I learn it?+

Claude Code is Anthropic's CLI tool that lets Claude read, write, and run code directly in your terminal. Claude Academy's Track 3 teaches Claude Code hands-on: installation, CLAUDE.md configuration, project scaffolding, debugging workflows, multi-file edits, and deployment. Track 6 covers practical setup including slash commands and workflow integration.

How long does it take to complete Claude Academy?+

Track 1 (Foundations) takes about 2-3 hours and gets you writing effective Claude prompts immediately. The full curriculum across all tracks can be completed in 20-40 hours depending on your pace. Each lesson is self-contained so you can learn in short sessions.

Do I need programming experience to use Claude Academy?+

No programming experience is required for Tracks 1 and 2, which cover Claude fundamentals and professional prompting. Tracks 3-5 involve Claude Code and the API, which benefit from basic coding familiarity, but the lessons teach you step by step.

What is the best way to learn Claude AI?+

The best way to learn Claude AI is through structured, hands-on practice. Claude Academy provides 7 learning tracks that progress from beginner prompting to production agent architecture, with every lesson requiring you to write real prompts and build real workflows. This simulation-based approach builds lasting fluency faster than documentation, videos, or trial-and-error.

What is the best Claude AI course available?+

Claude Academy is the most comprehensive Claude-specific course available, with 175+ interactive lessons across 7 tracks, covering everything from basic prompting to Claude Code, API integration, and agent workflows. It is free to start, available in 7 languages, and built by practitioners who ship with Claude daily.

Your team is already asking about AI. Be the one with answers.

One level. Eight minutes. You'll know if this is for you.

Free to start. No credit card. Full Access available for builders.