CLD-UF-101 · Foundational · Level 1 · Online Self-Paced

Claude User Fundamentals

A complete self-paced course for business users who want to use Claude for writing, summarisation, brainstorming, analysis, document workflows, Projects, Memory, and responsible AI use. No coding, jargon, or prior AI experience is required.

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Course Board

At a glance

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8Hands-on modules

5Core use cases

70%Recommended pass mark

CapstonePractical evidence

Learning Objectives

What delegates will be able to do

01Explain what Claude is, how it works at a high level, and where its limitations are.

02Start and manage conversations across Claude web, desktop, and mobile interfaces.

03Apply Claude to writing, summarisation, brainstorming, analysis, and Q&A.

04Write clear, specific prompts that consistently produce better results.

05Work with approved documents and files and turn outputs into reusable artefacts.

06Use Projects, custom instructions, and Memory features responsibly.

07Identify when AI output should be verified or used with caution.

08Apply at least one Claude workflow to a real task from the learner's role.

Public Curriculum

Course structure

This is the public outline. Full module learning content, interactive activities, resources, assessments, and the capstone workspace unlock after enrolment.

01 · Introduction to Claude

25 min

What Claude is, how it differs from search, and where human judgement remains essential.

CapabilitiesLimitationsResponsible use

02 · Getting Started

30 min

How to start conversations, give context, and manage useful outputs.

WebDesktopMobile

03 · Core Use Cases

45 min

Writing, editing, summarisation, brainstorming, analysis, and Q&A.

WritingSummariesAnalysis

04 · Effective Prompting

45 min

Context, audience, constraints, examples, output format, iteration, and clarifying questions.

Prompt frameworkExamplesIteration

05 · Documents and Files

40 min

How to use approved files safely and ask targeted document questions.

DocumentsArtifactsVerification

06 · Projects and Memory

35 min

How saved context, custom instructions, and Memory can support recurring work.

ProjectsInstructionsMemory

07 · Best Practices and Pitfalls

35 min

How to verify outputs, protect information, and avoid over-trusting AI responses.

RiskReviewData handling

08 · Capstone Practice

60 min

Complete a realistic workplace task using Claude and document the prompt, iteration, output, verification, and application.

PracticeCapstoneEvidence

Assessment & Pathway

Certification and next step

Knowledge quiz · 40%

A randomized final assessment covering Claude capabilities, limitations, prompting, document workflows, responsible use, and verification.

Capstone review · 60%

A practical workplace task showing the learner's prompt, iteration, output, verification plan, and intended workplace application.

CLD-UF-101 · You are here

Foundational, non-technical Claude user course for knowledge workers and business users.

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Technical follow-on for developers or teams working with the Claude API, tools, and integrations.

Registration

Enrol for CLD-UF-101

Submit the registration form below. The enrolment and signed AI Privacy and Course Usage Agreement are emailed to training@skunkworksacademy.com.

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Learning goal

AI Privacy and Course Usage Agreement

I understand that AI tools support learning and productivity, but I remain responsible for verifying outputs, using approved information, and following my organisation's policies.

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Course Path

Interactive modules and knowledge checks

Each module includes an activity and a functional mini assessment. Progress is stored in this browser.

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Resources

Downloadable course materials

Prompt Library

Reusable prompts for writing, summarisation, analysis, document work, Projects, and verification.

Learner Workbook

Structured learner workbook for module reflections, prompt practice, and capstone planning.

Verification Checklist

Interactive responsible-use checklist with export options.

AI Use Policy User Agreement

Your agreement was captured during enrolment and emailed with your delegate registration details.

Final Assessment

Final Knowledge Check

50 multiple-choice questions are randomized from a 200-question pool. The assessment also includes 5 case-study questions randomized from a 50-question case pool.

Capstone Project

Practical workplace task submission

Complete a real or realistic task using Claude. Capture your prompt, iteration, output summary, verification plan, and workplace application.

Task descriptionUse case selectedInitial promptFollow-up promptVerification listWorkplace application