AI Mastery Academy — Claude course
Claude AI Mastery
Anthropic's AI assistant for writing, thinking, documents and projects
30 classroom sessions • Simple English • Learn by watching, trying and practising
Classroom presentation
75-minute class format
How each class works
- Understand one small idea
- Watch the teacher demonstrate
- Repeat the steps on your own device
- Complete a practical task and homework
Feature names and menus can change by account, device, country and plan — follow what you see on your screen.
Course map 1/2
The 30 classes
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The 30 classes
Class 01 — Learning goal
Meet Claude
Understand what Claude is and how it can help.
- Claude can explain, write, summarise, analyse and plan.
- It can work with files, images and long texts.
- It can make mistakes; check important facts.
- Features and limits depend on your plan and device.
Class 01 — Practical
Student activities
Step by step
- Open claude.ai or the Claude app.
- Read the welcome screen.
- Type a simple question.
- Read the reply and ask a follow-up.
Your turn
- Ask Claude what it can do.
- Ask for three ideas for your week.
- Ask what it might get wrong.
Class 01 — Try this prompt
Demonstration and discussion
Introduce yourself in simple English and tell me 5 ways you can help a school teacher.
Check your understanding
- Who makes Claude?
- Name two strengths of Claude.
- Why check important answers?
Class 02 — Learning goal
Create an account and sign in
Open Claude safely on phone or computer.
- Website: claude.ai.
- Sign in with email or a supported account.
- Never share passwords or one-time codes.
- Free and paid plans have different limits.
Class 02 — Practical
Student activities
Step by step
- Open claude.ai or install the official app.
- Sign up or sign in.
- Verify your email if asked.
- Send a greeting.
Your turn
- Sign in on your device.
- Find the message box.
- Send your first message.
Class 02 — Try this prompt
Demonstration and discussion
Guide me one step at a time to start using Claude on my phone.
Check your understanding
- What is the official website?
- Should you share a login code?
- Where do you download the app?
Class 03 — Learning goal
The Claude screen
Learn the main parts of the screen.
- Message box for typing.
- Attach (+) button for files and images.
- Sidebar with chats and Projects.
- Profile menu with Settings.
Class 03 — Practical
Student activities
Step by step
- Find the message box.
- Find the attach button.
- Open the sidebar.
- Open Settings from your profile.
Your turn
- Show your partner each part of the screen.
- Start a new chat.
- Open an old chat.
Class 03 — Try this prompt
Demonstration and discussion
Explain the buttons on the Claude screen for a first-time user.
Check your understanding
- Where do you attach a file?
- Where are your chats?
- How do you start a new chat?
Class 04 — Learning goal
Your first conversation
Hold a useful conversation with follow-ups.
- One clear question at a time.
- Ask follow-ups: simpler, shorter, with an example.
- New topic? Start a new chat.
- Tell Claude your level: beginner, student, expert.
Class 04 — Practical
Student activities
Step by step
- Ask a daily-life question.
- Ask for a simpler answer.
- Ask for an example.
- Ask for a checklist.
Your turn
- Have a 4-message conversation.
- Ask for a Hindi or Bengali version.
- Start a new chat on a new topic.
Class 04 — Try this prompt
Demonstration and discussion
Explain how to prepare for a job interview. Then turn it into a 7-point checklist.
Check your understanding
- What is a follow-up?
- Why tell Claude your level?
- When start a new chat?
Class 05 — Learning goal
Writing good prompts
Write clear, detailed instructions.
- Task: what you want.
- Context: background and purpose.
- Audience: who will read it.
- Format: length, bullets, table, tone.
Class 05 — Practical
Student activities
Step by step
- Write the basic task.
- Add context.
- Add audience.
- Add format.
Your turn
- Improve a vague prompt.
- Write a prompt for a birthday message.
- Write a prompt for a complaint letter.
Class 05 — Try this prompt
Demonstration and discussion
Write a 100-word notice for residents of our apartment about water supply repair on Sunday 10 am to 2 pm. Polite tone.
Check your understanding
- Name the four parts of a good prompt.
- Why add context?
- What is format?
Class 06 — Learning goal
Improve, edit and retry
Shape answers until they fit.
- Ask for shorter, longer, simpler, more formal.
- Point out what to keep and what to change.
- Use retry to get another version.
- Edit your own message to correct the instruction.
Class 06 — Practical
Student activities
Step by step
- Get a draft.
- Ask for a tone change.
- Ask to shorten.
- Retry for an alternative.
Your turn
- Improve one answer three times.
- Edit your earlier prompt.
- Compare two retries.
Class 06 — Try this prompt
Demonstration and discussion
Make this message friendlier and shorter: "Your payment is pending. Pay immediately."
Check your understanding
- How do you get another version?
- Why edit your prompt?
- Name two tone changes.
Class 07 — Learning goal
Chat history and organisation
Find, rename and manage chats.
- Recent chats appear in the sidebar.
- Rename chats with clear titles.
- Star important chats where available.
- Delete practice chats you don't need.
Class 07 — Practical
Student activities
Step by step
- Open the sidebar.
- Rename a chat.
- Star or pin one.
- Delete one test chat.
Your turn
- Rename two chats.
- Find a chat using search.
- Delete one chat.
Class 07 — Try this prompt
Demonstration and discussion
Suggest short titles for chats about my monthly budget, English practice and shop posters.
Check your understanding
- Where are chats kept?
- Why rename chats?
- How do you delete a chat?
Class 08 — Learning goal
Settings and profile
Understand basic settings.
- Profile: your name and how Claude addresses you.
- Appearance: light or dark theme.
- Privacy: data and training options.
- Features: tools you can switch on or off.
Class 08 — Practical
Student activities
Step by step
- Open Settings.
- Look at Profile.
- Look at Privacy.
- Change the theme and change it back.
Your turn
- Find Privacy settings.
- Change the theme.
- Review the features list.
Class 08 — Try this prompt
Demonstration and discussion
Explain Claude's main settings for a beginner in simple words.
Check your understanding
- Where are Settings?
- What does Privacy control?
- How do you change the theme?
Class 09 — Learning goal
Personal preferences and styles
Tell Claude how you like answers.
- Preferences: e.g. "Use simple English and Indian examples."
- Styles: normal, concise, explanatory, formal, or your own.
- Keep preferences short and clear.
- Never include private data.
Class 09 — Practical
Student activities
Step by step
- Open Settings → Profile/Preferences.
- Write one preference.
- Choose a style for a chat.
- Compare the answers.
Your turn
- Add a preference.
- Try two styles on the same question.
- Remove the preference.
Class 09 — Try this prompt
Demonstration and discussion
Explain GST to me as a small shop owner, using the Concise style and an Indian example.
Check your understanding
- What is a preference?
- Name two styles.
- What should not go in preferences?
Class 10 — Learning goal
Memory and past chats
Understand what Claude can remember.
- Memory features can be turned on or off.
- You can ask Claude what it remembers.
- Remove anything you don't want stored.
- Use incognito chats for one-off private questions.
Class 10 — Practical
Student activities
Step by step
- Check memory settings.
- Ask what Claude remembers.
- Edit or remove an item.
- Try an incognito chat.
Your turn
- Review memory settings.
- Start an incognito chat.
- Remove one remembered item.
Class 10 — Try this prompt
Demonstration and discussion
What do you remember about my preferences? Summarise in 3 points.
Check your understanding
- What is memory?
- What is an incognito chat?
- How do you remove a memory?
Class 11 — Learning goal
Privacy and safe use
Protect personal information.
- Never type passwords, OTPs, PINs, bank or Aadhaar numbers.
- Mask names and numbers in documents.
- Check privacy settings about training.
- Report harmful answers with feedback.
Class 11 — Practical
Student activities
Step by step
- Open Privacy settings.
- Read the data options.
- Mask a sample document.
- Use thumbs-down to give feedback.
Your turn
- List five things never to share.
- Mask a sample letter.
- Find the feedback button.
Class 11 — Try this prompt
Demonstration and discussion
Replace personal details in this text with placeholders: "Sunita Das, 9831100000, Flat 4B, Lake Town".
Check your understanding
- Name three things never to share.
- What is masking?
- Where are privacy options?
Class 12 — Learning goal
Voice mode
Talk to Claude on your phone.
- Tap the voice icon to speak.
- Choose a voice you like.
- Good for practice, ideas and hands-free use.
- Use earphones in public.
Class 12 — Practical
Student activities
Step by step
- Open the Claude app.
- Tap the voice button.
- Ask a question aloud.
- End and review the transcript.
Your turn
- Ask three spoken questions.
- Practise a 5-minute conversation.
- Read the transcript.
Class 12 — Try this prompt
Demonstration and discussion
Help me practise speaking English for a shop customer conversation. Play the customer.
Check your understanding
- Where is voice mode?
- Name a good use.
- Why use earphones?
Class 13 — Learning goal
Web search with sources
Get current information with citations.
- Turn on web search in tools if needed.
- Ask for current facts and sources.
- Open sources to verify.
- Prefer official sites.
Class 13 — Practical
Student activities
Step by step
- Turn on web search.
- Ask a current question.
- Look at the citations.
- Open one source.
Your turn
- Ask two current questions.
- Check one official source.
- Note the date.
Class 13 — Try this prompt
Demonstration and discussion
What are the latest rules for a new PAN card application in India? Show official sources.
Check your understanding
- Why check sources?
- How do you turn on search?
- Which sources are best?
Class 14 — Learning goal
Research mode
Make detailed research reports.
- Use it for comparisons and deep questions.
- It takes longer than a normal reply.
- The report has citations.
- Check key claims yourself.
Class 14 — Practical
Student activities
Step by step
- Choose Research.
- Ask a clear question.
- Wait for the report.
- Check three sources.
Your turn
- Run one research question.
- Read the summary table.
- Verify two claims.
Class 14 — Try this prompt
Demonstration and discussion
Research and compare three low-cost billing software options for a small grocery shop in India. Use a table.
Check your understanding
- When is Research useful?
- Why does it take longer?
- What must you check?
Class 15 — Learning goal
Upload documents and PDFs
Summarise and question documents.
- Attach a file with the + button.
- Ask for summaries, key points, dates.
- Ask questions about a section.
- Check numbers in the original.
Class 15 — Practical
Student activities
Step by step
- Attach a PDF.
- Ask for a 5-point summary.
- Ask for dates and deadlines.
- Ask about one clause.
Your turn
- Upload a public document.
- Get a summary.
- Check two points.
Class 15 — Try this prompt
Demonstration and discussion
Summarise this rental agreement in simple English. List my duties and important dates.
Check your understanding
- How do you upload a file?
- What is Claude good at with documents?
- Why check the original?
Class 16 — Learning goal
Images and photos
Ask Claude about pictures.
- Upload a clear photo.
- Ask specific questions.
- It can read many languages.
- It may misread unclear text.
Class 16 — Practical
Student activities
Step by step
- Take a clear photo.
- Upload it.
- Ask what it shows.
- Ask a follow-up.
Your turn
- Upload a screenshot.
- Upload a handwritten note.
- Ask Claude to explain a chart.
Class 16 — Try this prompt
Demonstration and discussion
Explain this chart in simple words and tell me the biggest change.
Check your understanding
- What images can Claude read?
- Why use clear photos?
- What if text is misread?
Class 17 — Learning goal
Data analysis and spreadsheets
Analyse a CSV or Excel file.
- Upload a CSV or Excel file.
- Ask for totals, averages and trends.
- Ask for a chart.
- Check calculations on important data.
Class 17 — Practical
Student activities
Step by step
- Upload a sample sales file.
- Ask for monthly totals.
- Ask for a chart.
- Ask for three insights.
Your turn
- Analyse a small spreadsheet.
- Create one chart.
- Write three insights.
Class 17 — Try this prompt
Demonstration and discussion
Analyse this sales sheet. Show total sales by month and the best-selling product.
Check your understanding
- What files can be analysed?
- Name two analysis questions.
- Why check calculations?
Class 18 — Learning goal
Artifacts: create documents and tools
Make documents, pages and tools in a side window.
- Ask for a document, a checklist, a web page or a small calculator.
- Edit by asking for changes.
- Copy or download the result.
- Share or publish only what you are happy to show.
Class 18 — Practical
Student activities
Step by step
- Ask Claude to make a checklist artifact.
- View it in the side panel.
- Ask for one change.
- Download or copy it.
Your turn
- Create one document artifact.
- Create a small calculator.
- Edit and download.
Class 18 — Try this prompt
Demonstration and discussion
Create a one-page printable checklist for opening a small shop every morning.
Check your understanding
- What is an artifact?
- Name two things you can create.
- How do you change it?
Class 19 — Learning goal
Projects
Organise long-running work.
- Create a Project for one goal.
- Add files as project knowledge.
- Add project instructions.
- All chats inside share this context.
Class 19 — Practical
Student activities
Step by step
- Create a new Project.
- Add a file.
- Write instructions.
- Start a chat inside it.
Your turn
- Create one Project.
- Add a file and instructions.
- Ask two questions inside it.
Class 19 — Try this prompt
Demonstration and discussion
You are helping me run my home bakery. Use the attached price list for all answers.
Check your understanding
- What is a Project?
- What are project instructions?
- Why add files?
Class 20 — Learning goal
Skills and custom styles
Reuse instructions for repeated tasks.
- Create a custom style from a sample of your writing.
- Use a style for emails or posts.
- Skills package repeated instructions.
- Review and update them.
Class 20 — Practical
Student activities
Step by step
- Create a custom style.
- Apply it to a task.
- Compare results.
- Edit the style.
Your turn
- Create a custom style.
- Use it twice.
- Improve it.
Class 20 — Try this prompt
Demonstration and discussion
Write my weekly shop update in my style: short, friendly, with one offer.
Check your understanding
- What is a custom style?
- When is it useful?
- How do you update it?
Class 21 — Learning goal
Claude for study
Learn any topic step by step.
- Ask for step-by-step explanations.
- Ask for practice questions.
- Ask it to check your answer.
- Do your own assignments.
Class 21 — Practical
Student activities
Step by step
- Pick a topic.
- Ask for a simple explanation.
- Ask for 5 questions.
- Check your answers.
Your turn
- Learn one topic.
- Take a quiz.
- Make a study plan.
Class 21 — Try this prompt
Demonstration and discussion
Teach me the water cycle for Class 6 with a simple diagram in words and 5 questions.
Check your understanding
- How can Claude help study?
- Why not copy?
- What is a quiz useful for?
Class 22 — Learning goal
Claude for writing
Draft letters, emails, posts and stories.
- Draft letters, emails and notices.
- Rewrite in different tones.
- Proofread spelling and grammar.
- Add your own facts and voice.
Class 22 — Practical
Student activities
Step by step
- Give the purpose and audience.
- Get a draft.
- Ask for edits.
- Proofread and finalise.
Your turn
- Write one letter.
- Proofread a paragraph.
- Write a social media post.
Class 22 — Try this prompt
Demonstration and discussion
Write a polite letter to the school principal requesting a fee instalment plan.
Check your understanding
- Name three writing tasks.
- Why add your own facts?
- What is proofreading?
Class 23 — Learning goal
Claude for work and jobs
CV, interviews and office tasks.
- Draft a truthful CV.
- Practise interviews.
- Summarise meetings and reports.
- Never upload confidential company data without permission.
Class 23 — Practical
Student activities
Step by step
- List your experience.
- Ask for a CV draft.
- Practise questions.
- Improve answers.
Your turn
- Draft your CV.
- Practise 5 questions.
- Summarise a sample report.
Class 23 — Try this prompt
Demonstration and discussion
Ask me 5 interview questions for an office assistant job, one at a time, and give feedback.
Check your understanding
- Why be truthful in a CV?
- How can Claude help with interviews?
- What data should not be uploaded?
Class 24 — Learning goal
Claude for small business
Marketing, customers and planning.
- Write captions and offers.
- Draft customer replies.
- Create a simple business plan.
- Check prices and claims.
Class 24 — Practical
Student activities
Step by step
- Describe your business.
- Ask for ideas.
- Draft content.
- Edit and use.
Your turn
- Write a week of posts.
- Draft a customer reply.
- Make a one-page plan.
Class 24 — Try this prompt
Demonstration and discussion
Write 5 short WhatsApp offers for a mobile repair shop. Each under 30 words.
Check your understanding
- Name two business uses.
- Why check claims?
- What is a business plan?
Class 25 — Learning goal
Desktop app and browser extension
Use Claude on the computer and in the browser.
- The desktop app opens quickly with a keyboard shortcut.
- It can work with files on your computer when you allow it.
- The browser extension can read and summarise pages.
- Approve actions carefully, especially logins and payments.
Class 25 — Practical
Student activities
Step by step
- Download the desktop app from the official site.
- Sign in.
- Try a quick question.
- Learn about the browser extension.
Your turn
- Install or open the desktop app.
- Ask a question from it.
- Write three rules for AI in the browser.
Class 25 — Try this prompt
Demonstration and discussion
Explain the difference between using Claude on the website, the desktop app and the browser extension.
Check your understanding
- Where do you get the desktop app?
- What can the extension do?
- Which actions need extra care?
Class 26 — Learning goal
Connectors and integrations
Connect Claude to other apps safely.
- Connect only apps you trust.
- Check what permissions you give.
- Disconnect when not needed.
- Business accounts depend on admin settings.
Class 26 — Practical
Student activities
Step by step
- Open settings → Connectors.
- Read the permissions.
- Connect one app if appropriate.
- Disconnect it after testing.
Your turn
- Review available connectors.
- Read one permission screen.
- Write your connection rules.
Class 26 — Try this prompt
Demonstration and discussion
Explain in simple words what I should check before connecting an app to Claude.
Check your understanding
- What is a connector?
- What should you check first?
- How do you disconnect?
Class 27 — Learning goal
Safety and fact-checking
Spot mistakes and avoid misuse.
- Verify numbers, dates and laws.
- Be careful with health, legal and money topics.
- Watch for scams and fake news.
- Never use AI to cheat or harm others.
Class 27 — Practical
Student activities
Step by step
- Ask a factual question.
- Pick one claim.
- Verify it.
- Note the result.
Your turn
- Fact-check two answers.
- Identify a scam message.
- Write your safety rules.
Class 27 — Try this prompt
Demonstration and discussion
Give me a checklist to fact-check any AI answer before I share it.
Check your understanding
- What is fact-checking?
- Name two risky topics.
- What uses are not allowed?
Class 28 — Learning goal
Common problems and fixes
Solve common issues.
- Usage limit reached: wait or check plan.
- Feature missing: check settings and plan.
- Poor answer: rephrase with detail.
- Login trouble: use official help.
Class 28 — Practical
Student activities
Step by step
- Identify the problem.
- Try refresh or new chat.
- Rephrase.
- Check help pages.
Your turn
- Rephrase a weak prompt.
- Find Claude's help centre.
- Start a new chat.
Class 28 — Try this prompt
Demonstration and discussion
I reached my message limit in Claude. Explain what that means and what I can do.
Check your understanding
- What is a usage limit?
- Why might a feature be missing?
- Where is help?
Class 29 — Learning goal
Practical examination
Show your skills.
- Clear prompt.
- Improved answer.
- File or image use.
- Verification and privacy.
Class 29 — Practical
Student activities
Step by step
- Read each task.
- Complete it.
- Show the trainer.
- Explain your checks.
Your turn
- Complete three exam tasks.
- Explain one verification.
- Show one safety habit.
Class 29 — Try this prompt
Demonstration and discussion
Summarise the attached notice in 5 points and draft a reply email.
Check your understanding
- Which task was hardest?
- How did you verify?
- Which privacy rule did you use?
Class 30 — Learning goal
Final project and next steps
Build something useful with Claude.
- Choose a real project.
- Use at least three features.
- Check and improve.
- Present it.
Class 30 — Practical
Student activities
Step by step
- Choose project.
- Plan steps.
- Build and improve.
- Present.
Your turn
- Complete your project.
- Present in 2 minutes.
- Plan your next learning.
Class 30 — Try this prompt
Demonstration and discussion
Suggest 5 final project ideas using Claude that would help a small business or a student.
Check your understanding
- What did you build?
- Which features did you use?
- What next?
Course complete
Well done!
Keep practising for 20 minutes a day. Check important answers. Never share passwords or OTPs.
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