How to learn Claude Code for free with Anthropic's AI courses - one took me just 20 minutes

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ZDNET's key takeaways

Anthropic offers a free library of Claude training courses.

Courses range from quick AI basics to eight-hour deep dives.

A short Claude Code course delivers practical takeaways.

The various tools associated with Anthropic Claude AI, including the basic chatbot, the coding assistant Claude Code, and the agent interface Claude Cowork, have been all the rage these last few months.

These are certainly powerful tools. I've been using Claude Code to build two Apple products across four platforms, and it's been a game-changer.

Also: I used Claude Code to vibe code a Mac app in 8 hours, but it was more work than magic

But what if you're not sure how to get started? Or what if you want to learn more about Claude itself or AI more generally? As it turns out, Anthropic offers Claude Courses, a free library of video-based training, and some elements come complete with quizzes and certifications.

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