AI Assisted Development Course with Certificate

FAQs

• Do I need to be an experienced developer to take this course?

  A working knowledge of coding fundamentals will help you get the most out of this course. It is designed for practicing developers rather than complete beginners, though the introductory lessons build up the AI-specific concepts from scratch.

• Is this course free?

  Yes, completely free. You get full access to every lesson and receive a professional certificate at no cost once you complete the course.

• What is AI-assisted coding?

  It means using AI-powered tools to help write, complete, review, and refactor code. This lets developers work faster, catch errors sooner, and spend more time on bigger problem-solving tasks. Lesson 03 explains how it works in detail.

• Which AI coding tool does this course recommend?

  The course does not recommend just one tool. Instead, Lesson 08 gives you a practical way to choose the best tool for your task, environment, and workflow. Each tool has its own strengths for different situations.

• What makes Windsurf different from tools like GitHub Copilot?

  Windsurf operates as an agentic AI coding tool, meaning it can take multi-step autonomous actions rather than just suggesting the next line of code. Lesson 06 covers what this means in practice and when that kind of tool is the right choice.

• When should I use Cursor instead of other tools?

  Cursor is particularly strong for understanding and refactoring existing codebases — especially large or complex ones. If you are working in unfamiliar code or need to make structural changes safely, Cursor's codebase-aware features give it a significant edge. Lesson 07 covers this in detail.

• What is Amazon Q Developer, and who is it for?

  Amazon Q Developer is an AI coding assistant designed for developers working in AWS environments. It provides suggestions based on your cloud setup, making it very helpful for infrastructure and cloud-native development. Lesson 05 covers all the details.

• What are the biggest risks of using AI coding tools?

  The main risks include overreliance on them, security vulnerabilities in generated code, licensing issues with AI-suggested code, and logic errors that appear correct but behave differently. Lesson 10 explains all these risks and shows you how to avoid them.

• Can AI-generated code introduce security vulnerabilities?

  Yes, and this is a key point developers should know before depending on AI suggestions. AI tools can repeat insecure patterns from their training data without warning. Lesson 10 explains how to review AI-generated code with security in mind.

• What does an end-to-end AI-assisted workflow look like?

  It means using AI to support the entire development process, from writing code and exploring a codebase to testing, debugging, and refactoring. This is more than just using AI for autocomplete. Lesson 09 gives a practical walkthrough of this workflow.

• What does an end-to-end AI-assisted workflow look like?

  It means using AI to support the entire development process, from writing code and exploring a codebase to testing, debugging, and refactoring. This is more than just using AI for autocomplete. Lesson 09 gives a practical walkthrough of this workflow.

• Will this course cover prompt engineering for coding?

  The course teaches practical prompting techniques for each tool, including how to request better code suggestions and improve your prompts. While it is not a full prompt-engineering course, you will finish with a solid understanding of how to prompt AI coding tools well.

• Are these tools only useful for individual developers, or can teams use them?

  Both can benefit. Individual developers use them to write and understand code more quickly. Teams can add them to shared workflows, code reviews, and CI/CD pipelines. The course covers how both individuals and teams can use these tools.

• How long does this course take?

  The course is in-depth and covers extensive hands-on content using several tools. It is completely self-paced, so you can go through it at your own speed, depending on your schedule and experience.

• Is there a certificate?

  Yes, a free professional certificate is included upon completion, which you can add to your LinkedIn profile or resume straight away.

• Can I add this certificate to my LinkedIn profile?

  Yes. Once you earn your certificate, you can list it under Licenses and Certifications on LinkedIn — a strong signal to engineering teams and hiring managers that you are actively building the AI-assisted development skills that modern software roles increasingly expect.