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AI Prototyping
Learn how to use AI-powered prototyping to test concepts, validate assumptions, and ship better products faster.
Course outcomes
By the end of this course, you'll be able to:
๐ Ship working prototypes in hours, not weeks
Turn product ideas into functional, interactive software you can put in front of users
Test UX flows, dynamic features, and technical feasibility without engineering time
๐ ๏ธ Master the AI prototyping toolkit
Know which tool to use when
Understand the natural evolution path from visual prototyping to code-native tools
๐ง Think like a builder, communicate like a product leader
Grasp software fundamentals (MVC, frontend vs backend, APIs) to write better prompts and collaborate more effectively
Avoid common pitfalls like context overload and know when to fork, rebuild, or hand off to engineering
๐ Integrate prototypes into your discovery process
Use working software as a decision-making artifact โ not a final product
Test ideas with users faster, gather stronger signal, and build conviction before expensive development cycles
โจ Transform your product development workflow
Move from the slow "assembly line" model to the fast "jazz band" approach where you can riff and iterate
Leverage AI to collapse the artifact progression and get to answers sooner
Bottom line: You'll turn AI prototyping from a buzzword into a practical skill that makes you faster, more effective, and harder to replace as a product builder.
Course outcomes
By the end of this course, you'll be able to:
๐ Ship working prototypes in hours, not weeks
Turn product ideas into functional, interactive software you can put in front of users
Test UX flows, dynamic features, and technical feasibility without engineering time
๐ ๏ธ Master the AI prototyping toolkit
Know which tool to use when
Understand the natural evolution path from visual prototyping to code-native tools
๐ง Think like a builder, communicate like a product leader
Grasp software fundamentals (MVC, frontend vs backend, APIs) to write better prompts and collaborate more effectively
Avoid common pitfalls like context overload and know when to fork, rebuild, or hand off to engineering
๐ Integrate prototypes into your discovery process
Use working software as a decision-making artifact โ not a final product
Test ideas with users faster, gather stronger signal, and build conviction before expensive development cycles
โจ Transform your product development workflow
Move from the slow "assembly line" model to the fast "jazz band" approach where you can riff and iterate
Leverage AI to collapse the artifact progression and get to answers sooner
Bottom line: You'll turn AI prototyping from a buzzword into a practical skill that makes you faster, more effective, and harder to replace as a product builder.
Course outcomes
By the end of this course, you'll be able to:
๐ Ship working prototypes in hours, not weeks
Turn product ideas into functional, interactive software you can put in front of users
Test UX flows, dynamic features, and technical feasibility without engineering time
๐ ๏ธ Master the AI prototyping toolkit
Know which tool to use when
Understand the natural evolution path from visual prototyping to code-native tools
๐ง Think like a builder, communicate like a product leader
Grasp software fundamentals (MVC, frontend vs backend, APIs) to write better prompts and collaborate more effectively
Avoid common pitfalls like context overload and know when to fork, rebuild, or hand off to engineering
๐ Integrate prototypes into your discovery process
Use working software as a decision-making artifact โ not a final product
Test ideas with users faster, gather stronger signal, and build conviction before expensive development cycles
โจ Transform your product development workflow
Move from the slow "assembly line" model to the fast "jazz band" approach where you can riff and iterate
Leverage AI to collapse the artifact progression and get to answers sooner
Bottom line: You'll turn AI prototyping from a buzzword into a practical skill that makes you faster, more effective, and harder to replace as a product builder.
Who this course is for
You're a product builder who:
Spends weeks waiting for design or engineering resources to validate simple product ideas
Loses momentum between specs, designs, and development cycles
Struggles to test dynamic features (AI, personalization, animations) without mockups that feel flat
Wants to communicate product vision more effectively across PM, design, and engineering
Knows AI is changing product development but isn't sure how to leverage it in your workflow
Is tired of the assembly line approach, where handoffs kill speed and iteration
You don't need to be technical. You just need to be curious and ready to add a new tool to your PM toolkit that changes how fast you can learn and decide.
Who this course is for
You're a product builder who:
Spends weeks waiting for design or engineering resources to validate simple product ideas
Loses momentum between specs, designs, and development cycles
Struggles to test dynamic features (AI, personalization, animations) without mockups that feel flat
Wants to communicate product vision more effectively across PM, design, and engineering
Knows AI is changing product development but isn't sure how to leverage it in your workflow
Is tired of the assembly line approach, where handoffs kill speed and iteration
You don't need to be technical. You just need to be curious and ready to add a new tool to your PM toolkit that changes how fast you can learn and decide.
Who this course is for
You're a product builder who:
Spends weeks waiting for design or engineering resources to validate simple product ideas
Loses momentum between specs, designs, and development cycles
Struggles to test dynamic features (AI, personalization, animations) without mockups that feel flat
Wants to communicate product vision more effectively across PM, design, and engineering
Knows AI is changing product development but isn't sure how to leverage it in your workflow
Is tired of the assembly line approach, where handoffs kill speed and iteration
You don't need to be technical. You just need to be curious and ready to add a new tool to your PM toolkit that changes how fast you can learn and decide.
Course syllabus
Module
1
When (and When Not To) Prototype
Module
2
Software and Prototyping Fundamentals
Module
3
Prototyping Best Practices
Module
4
Advanced Techniques and Tools
Course syllabus
Module
1
When (and When Not To) Prototype
Module
2
Software and Prototyping Fundamentals
Module
3
Prototyping Best Practices
Module
4
Advanced Techniques and Tools
Course syllabus
Module
1
When (and When Not To) Prototype
Module
2
Software and Prototyping Fundamentals
Module
3
Prototyping Best Practices
Module
4
Advanced Techniques and Tools
Live course schedule
Week
1
Mon, October 19
When (and When Not To) Prototype
Week
2
Mon, October 26
Software and Prototyping Fundamentals
Week
3
Mon, November 2
Prototyping Best Practices
Week
4
Mon, November 9
Advanced Techniques and Tools
Live course schedule
Week
1
Mon, October 19
When (and When Not To) Prototype
Week
2
Mon, October 26
Software and Prototyping Fundamentals
Week
3
Mon, November 2
Prototyping Best Practices
Week
4
Mon, November 9
Advanced Techniques and Tools
Live course schedule
Week
1
Mon, October 19
When (and When Not To) Prototype
Week
2
Mon, October 26
Software and Prototyping Fundamentals
Week
3
Mon, November 2
Prototyping Best Practices
Week
4
Mon, November 9
Advanced Techniques and Tools
Unique benefits of live courses
Tackle challenging projects with direct access to top tech experts who have hands-on experience with the exact problem you're facing.
Live courses
On-demand courses
Study material
Step-by-step lessons, frameworks, tips & common mistakes, and examples
Direct access to tech experts
Live insights and advice from experts plus unlimited chat access with course host
โ
Weekly live sessions and recordings
Dive deeper into the lessons with course host insights and lively Q&A discussions
โ
Relevant case studies
Contextualize lessons with real-world insights from guest experts
โ
Collaborative learning
Dedicated Slack channel to engage with a group of peers sharing similar objective
โ
Structure and accountability
Weekly priorities to help you stay on track with your learning schedule
โ
Unique benefits of live courses
Tackle challenging projects with direct access to top tech experts who have hands-on experience with the exact problem you're facing.
Live courses
On-demand courses
Study material
Step-by-step lessons, frameworks, tips & common mistakes, and examples
Direct access to tech experts
Live insights and advice from experts plus unlimited chat access with course host
โ
Weekly live sessions and recordings
Dive deeper into the lessons with course host insights and lively Q&A discussions
โ
Relevant case studies
Contextualize lessons with real-world insights from guest experts
โ
Collaborative learning
Dedicated Slack channel to engage with a group of peers sharing similar objective
โ
Structure and accountability
Weekly priorities to help you stay on track with your learning schedule
โ
Unique benefits of live courses
Tackle challenging projects with direct access to top tech experts who have hands-on experience with the exact problem you're facing.
Live courses
On-demand courses
Study material
Step-by-step lessons, frameworks, tips & common mistakes, and examples
Direct access to tech experts
Live insights and advice from experts plus unlimited chat access with course host
โ
Weekly live sessions and recordings
Dive deeper into the lessons with course host insights and lively Q&A discussions
โ
Relevant case studies
Contextualize lessons with real-world insights from guest experts
โ
Collaborative learning
Dedicated Slack channel to engage with a group of peers sharing similar objective
โ
Structure and accountability
Weekly priorities to help you stay on track with your learning schedule
โ
Why product builders choose Reforge
Vetted frameworks & processes
Proven product and growth frameworks refined by experienced operators.
Easy-to-use templates
Practical templates that turn complex work into repeatable steps.
Real-world examples
Annotated case studies grounded in actual decisions and tradeoffs.
Thousands of artifacts and guides
A deep library of tactical docs, playbooks, and walkthroughs.
Expert operators and builders
Exclusive, unique insights shaped by operators who have owned real outcomes.
Why product builders choose Reforge
Vetted frameworks & processes
Proven product and growth frameworks refined by experienced operators.
Easy-to-use templates
Practical templates that turn complex work into repeatable steps.
Real-world examples
Annotated case studies grounded in actual decisions and tradeoffs.
Thousands of artifacts and guides
A deep library of tactical docs, playbooks, and walkthroughs.
Expert operators and builders
Exclusive, unique insights shaped by operators who have owned real outcomes.
Why product builders choose Reforge
Week
1
Mon, October 19
When (and When Not To) Prototype
Week
2
Mon, October 26
Software and Prototyping Fundamentals
Week
3
Mon, November 2
Prototyping Best Practices
Week
4
Mon, November 9
Advanced Techniques and Tools
AI Prototyping
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Learn how to use AI-powered prototyping to test concepts, validate assumptions, and ship better products faster.
AI Prototyping
Live
Learn how to use AI-powered prototyping to test concepts, validate assumptions, and ship better products faster.
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