Your development workflow can improve. In this hands-on course, you'll learn Cursor—an AI-powered IDE that helps developers write code more efficiently. Whether you want to reduce repetitive coding tasks or explore how AI can support your development practice, this program teaches you how to use intelligent code generation, helpful suggestions, and prompt engineering to build quality software.
You'll begin by discovering how AI-assisted development works, then progress through practical exercises—from writing your first AI-powered prompts to building complete applications—while learning how to maintain code quality and work effectively with your team.
By the end of this course, you will be able to:
- Define AI-assisted development concepts and explain how prompt structure, codebase context, and embeddings help Cursor generate useful code suggestions.
- Write effective prompts and use Cursor's features to generate code, debug issues, and work across multiple files in real projects.
- Assess how AI-assisted development affects your coding speed, code quality, and workflow, and determine when AI suggestions are helpful or need adjustment.
- Review AI-generated code using testing, comparison, and validation techniques to ensure quality and alignment with your project requirements.
- Build an application using Cursor and AI-assisted development, and design workflows that combine AI assistance with quality checks for your team.
This course is designed for software developers, application engineers, frontend and backend developers, DevOps professionals, early-career developers, and anyone new to AI-assisted development. If you're new to Cursor or new to AI in development, you're in the right place.
You should have basic experience writing code in any language such as Python, JavaScript, or Java. Familiarity with Git and command line is helpful, along with a willingness to practice and learn by doing.
Enroll now and learn how to write code with AI assistance. Start with the basics. Progress to building real applications.
Develop a strong foundation in AI-assisted development by exploring how Cursor enhances coding workflows through chat-based interactions, inline suggestions, and intelligent code generation. Analyze how prompt design influences output quality and learn to structure effective prompts for accurate and context-aware responses. Build practical development skills by using Cursor to generate, refine, and implement code features, while understanding how to guide AI assistance for reliable and efficient coding outcomes.
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8个视频4篇阅读材料3个作业
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8个视频•总计36分钟
Course Introduction•4分钟
Exploring Cursor AI and Its Functionalities•4分钟
Cursor Chat and Inline Code Generation•4分钟
Hands-On: Installing and Setting Up Cursor•4分钟
Hands-On: Exploring the Cursor Interface and Basic Navigation•4分钟
Hands-On: Using Cursor Chat for Code Assistance•5分钟
Hands-On: Tab Completion and AI Suggestions•5分钟
Hands-On: Building a Mini Feature Using Cursor AI•5分钟
4篇阅读材料•总计33分钟
Course Overview•10分钟
Cursor Keyboard Shortcuts, Settings and AI Model Options•10分钟
Prompt Engineering Techniques for Cursor Chat•8分钟
Module Summary: Cursor Fundamentals•5分钟
3个作业•总计27分钟
Knowledge Check: Cursor Fundamentals•15分钟
Getting Started with Cursor•6分钟
Accelerating Development with Cursor•6分钟
Codebase Intelligence and Composer
第 2 单元•小时 后完成
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Analyze how AI systems understand and interact with entire codebases by exploring concepts such as code indexing, embeddings, and contextual awareness. Develop advanced skills in guiding AI using structured context, @-mentions, and project-level rules to improve accuracy and relevance. Build multi-file development capabilities by leveraging Cursor Composer to implement features, perform large-scale refactoring, and manage changes using diff reviews and rollback strategies, enabling efficient and controlled AI-driven development across complex systems.
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8个视频3篇阅读材料3个作业
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8个视频•总计39分钟
How Cursor Understands Your Entire Codebase•3分钟
Hands-On: Using @ Mentions for Context•5分钟
Hands-On: Searching and Navigating Codebases•4分钟
Hands-On: Configuring Cursor Rules for Your Project•7分钟
Cursor Composer: Building Features Across Multiple Files•4分钟
Cursor Rules and Project Customization•4分钟
Hands-On: Using Composer for Complex Features•5分钟
Hands-On: Multi-File Refactoring with Cursor•6分钟
3篇阅读材料•总计25分钟
How Cursor Indexes Code: Embeddings, Privacy and Security•10分钟
Composer Agent Mode, Diff Review and Rollback Strategies•10分钟
Module Summary: Codebase Intelligence and Composer•5分钟
3个作业•总计27分钟
Knowledge Check: Codebase Intelligence and Composer•15分钟
Codebase Intelligence•6分钟
Composer and Multi-File Editing•6分钟
Development with Cursor
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Apply AI-assisted development in real-world scenarios by integrating Cursor into debugging workflows, version control systems, and CI/CD pipelines. Analyze how AI supports error detection, edge case handling, and code quality improvements in production environments. Build end-to-end development capabilities by optimizing workflows, collaborating at scale, and delivering a full-stack application through a capstone project, demonstrating the ability to use AI effectively across the complete software development lifecycle.
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10个视频3篇阅读材料4个作业
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10个视频•总计47分钟
AI-Assisted Debugging and Git Workflows•4分钟
Hands-On: Debugging Workflows in Cursor•4分钟
Hands-On: Error Handling and Edge Case Detection with Cursor•5分钟
Optimizing Efficiency with Cursor AI•4分钟
Hands-On: End-to-End Feature Development with Cursor•6分钟
Hands-On: Optimizing Your Full Cursor Workflow•5分钟
Building a Project with Cursor•4分钟
Hands-On: Initial Project Setup and Codebase Architecture•6分钟
Hands-On: Building Features and Improving Code Structure•4分钟
Hands-On: Debugging, Validation, and Project Completion•5分钟
3篇阅读材料•总计25分钟
Integrating Cursor into CI/CD Pipelines and Code Reviews•10分钟
Team Collaboration, Dotfile Sharing and Cursor at Scale•10分钟
Module Summary: Development with Cursor•5分钟
4个作业•总计33分钟
Development with Cursor•15分钟
Debugging and Development Workflows•6分钟
Optimization and Best Practices•6分钟
Developing Project with Cursor•6分钟
Course Wrap Up
第 4 单元•小时 后完成
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This module is designed to assess an individual on the various concepts and teachings covered in this course. Evaluate your knowledge with a comprehensive graded quiz.
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1个视频1篇阅读材料1个作业
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1个视频•总计4分钟
Course Summary•4分钟
1篇阅读材料•总计30分钟
Practice Project: AI-Assisted Development Workflow Optimization with Cursor•30分钟
1个作业•总计30分钟
End Course Knowledge Check: Cursor AI for Beginners•30分钟
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This course is ideal for developers, AI engineers, and anyone interested in AI-assisted software development workflows.
Do I need prior programming experience?
Basic programming knowledge is recommended to fully benefit from AI-assisted coding and workflow integration.
What will I learn in this course?
You will learn prompt engineering, code generation, debugging, multi-file development, and workflow optimization using Cursor.
What is Cursor and how does it help developers?
Cursor is an AI-powered code editor that helps generate, modify, and debug code using contextual understanding.
Will I learn how to write better prompts?
Yes, you will learn structured prompt engineering techniques to improve AI-generated code accuracy and relevance.
Does this course cover real-world development workflows?
Yes, the course includes debugging, Git integration, CI/CD workflows, and real-world development practices.
Will I work on a practical project?
Yes, you will complete a hands-on project building a full-stack application using Cursor.
How does this course help in real-world jobs?
It prepares you to use AI tools effectively in development, improving productivity, code quality, and workflow efficiency.
Do I need to install any tools?
Yes, you will set up Cursor and work within a development environment to practice hands-on exercises.
When will I have access to the lectures and assignments?
To access the course materials, assignments and to earn a Certificate, you will need to purchase the Certificate experience when you enroll in a course. You can try a Free Trial instead, or apply for Financial Aid. The course may offer 'Full Course, No Certificate' instead. This option lets you see all course materials, submit required assessments, and get a final grade. This also means that you will not be able to purchase a Certificate experience.
What will I get if I purchase the Certificate?
When you purchase a Certificate you get access to all course materials, including graded assignments. Upon completing the course, your electronic Certificate will be added to your Accomplishments page - from there, you can print your Certificate or add it to your LinkedIn profile.
Is financial aid available?
Yes. In select learning programs, you can apply for financial aid or a scholarship if you can’t afford the enrollment fee. If fin aid or scholarship is available for your learning program selection, you’ll find a link to apply on the description page.