McGlenn Learns

For anyone who feels stuck with AI

Claude AI
Mastery Course

You open Claude, type your question, and the answer misses the mark again. Everyone else seems to be racing ahead with AI, and you’re quietly wondering if you’ve already been left behind. You haven’t. This course walks you through Claude one clear step at a time, from your very first prompt to building systems you can rely on.

FREE The introduction and all of Lesson 1. No account needed, just your email.

Lesson 1 page explaining how a conversation with Claude works Lesson 3 page showing how to structure prompts with XML tags Lesson 7 page showing a six-step professional workflow

If AI feels confusing, that’s normal.

Maybe you’ve typed a question into Claude and the answer wasn’t quite what you needed. Maybe it feels like everyone else already knows something you don’t.

Struggling with AI doesn’t mean you’re “not a tech person.” It means nobody has shown you a clear path yet. This course is that path: short steps, real examples, and a practice exercise at the end of every lesson.

Your learning path

Four levels, eight lessons, one step at a time

Each level builds on the one before, so you always know what to learn next.

Level 1

Beginner

  1. Lesson 1 · FreeWhat Claude is and how to start
  2. Lesson 2Prompting basics

Level 2

Intermediate

  1. Lesson 3Prompt engineering techniques
  2. Lesson 4Claude.ai features

Level 3

Advanced

  1. Lesson 5The Claude API
  2. Lesson 6Agents, Claude Code, MCP and Skills

Level 4

Professional

  1. Lesson 7Building reliable Claude systems
  2. Lesson 8Capstone, glossary and resources
8lessons that build on each other
8hands-on exercises
24key terms, each with an example
1capstone project to show others

How every lesson works

Learn by doing, not just reading

Every lesson follows the same five steps, so you build confidence as you go.

  1. Read

    Follow the steps in order.

  2. Learn

    Each key term comes with an example.

  3. Practise

    Try every example in Claude.

  4. Do

    Complete the lesson’s exercise.

  5. Get graded

    Ask Claude to grade your answer.

Tip from the course: keep a Claude chat open beside the lesson and try each example as you read.

“I wished someone had shown me the basics in simple steps. So I wrote them down.”

When I started learning Claude, I spent a lot of time on trial and error, piecing things together from scattered tips. As I worked my way through it, I turned everything I learned into a step-by-step lesson plan.

That plan became the Claude AI Mastery Course. It’s the course I wish someone had handed me on day one, and now it’s yours.

McGlenn, founder of McGlenn Learns

Start free, or get the whole course

Try Lesson 1 first. If it helps, the full course takes you all the way to professional.

Full course

US$24 one-time

  • All 4 levels as PDF files, 8 lessons in total
  • 8 hands-on exercises with self-grading prompts
  • 24 key terms with simple examples
  • Capstone project: build your own expert assistant
  • Instant download, re-download any time
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Free lesson

The introduction and all of Lesson 1: what Claude is, choosing a model, where to use it, and your first conversation, with an exercise.

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Questions

Is this an official Anthropic course?

No. It’s an independent course created from my own learning journey. It isn’t affiliated with or endorsed by Anthropic, the company that makes Claude.

I’ve never used AI. Is this for me?

Yes. Level 1 starts from zero, and each lesson builds on the last. If you’re unsure, start with the free lesson.

What do I actually receive?

Four PDF files covering all eight lessons, with exercises, a glossary of 24 key terms and a capstone project. You can download them straight away and again any time from your Gumroad library or purchase email.

Do I need a Gumroad account?

No. You only need an email address at checkout. Gumroad emails you a link to your files.

Is the content up to date?

The course reflects Claude’s features as of November 2026. Claude changes often, so always check Anthropic’s official pages for the latest details.

What if something is wrong with my files?

If a file is faulty, won’t open, or isn’t as described, email me and I’ll fix it, replace it or refund you. This doesn’t affect your rights under the Australian Consumer Law or other consumer laws that apply to you.