Claude Code in Action

Free Course · Anthropic Academy
Not just for softwere developers and engeneers, but to anyone that has a proximity or interest in the next steps of AI agent and tools.

This course provides comprehensive training on using Claude Code for software development tasks. It covers the underlying architecture of AI coding assistants, practical implementation techniques, and advanced integration strategies — from initial setup through to GitHub automation and the Claude Code SDK.
You'll learn how Claude Code interacts with codebases through its tool system, how to manage context effectively across projects, and how to extend its functionality with MCP servers and custom commands.

What you'll learn

Understand how AI coding assistants interact with codebases through tool integration
Leverage Claude Code's tool use system to handle complex, multi-step programming tasks
Maintain relevant context throughout conversations and project resources
Build reusable custom commands and automations for repetitive development tasks
Integrate external tools and services through MCP servers
Set up automated code review processes within your GitHub workflows
Apply thinking and planning modes depending on the complexity of the task
Work with hooks and the Claude Code SDK for deeper customization

Prerequisites
Basic familiarity with command-line interfaces and Git version control.

Who this course is for
Software developers looking to integrate AI assistance into their coding workflows, and teams seeking to implement AI-powered automation across multiple development pipelines.

Free to enroll. No Anthropic account required.