Ray Villalobos teaches people without a traditional coding background to use the Claude Code CLI: terminal basics, core commands, turning files into deliverables, building a Python financial dashboard, automating compliance reviews, custom commands, skills and MCP servers. For business analysts and other non-developers who already have LinkedIn Learning access and want a quick, practical start.
Who it's for
Aspiring builders, career switchers and working developers. This is a beginner-level course in Coding with AI, running about 58 minutes.
Cost at a glance
LinkedIn Learning subscription. Requires a LinkedIn Learning subscription after a one-month free trial; the page does not show the subscription price. The certificate of completion can be added to your LinkedIn profile. Price seen 2026-11-01.
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