THE DETAILS
Everything you need to know about the HGDW course.
What Makes Us Different
AI writes code now — which means the barrier between your ideas and real software has dissolved. But here's what most courses miss: to get the most out of AI, you need to think like a programmer. Not become one — think like one.
Developers have spent decades mastering the art of communicating with machines. They know how to break problems down, give precise instructions, and build systems that work reliably. That skill set is now the most valuable thing you can learn in the age of AI.
We teach you the foundational coding skills to communicate with AI using the language you already know. No CS degree required. Just clarity, structure, and the willingness to see the world as systems you can design.
How It Works
YOUR SCHEDULE,
YOUR PACE
Self-Paced + Live Sessions
The course is self-paced with pre-recorded video lessons and hands-on exercises you complete on your own time. Each week we meet for a 90-minute live virtual session where we go through one module together, troubleshoot, share wins, and keep each other accountable.
Weekly Live Call
On our Weekly Live Call (Schedule below) We cover one module per session in order. If you follow along with us, the course takes 6 weeks total with approximately 2–4 hours of work each week. The live sessions will be recorded and made available if you miss them.
Go At Your Own Speed
After Week 2, the entire program unlocks and you can move through the material as quickly as you'd like. Binge it in a weekend or take your time — the content is yours forever.
Telegram Community
Every member gets added to our private Telegram community for real-time support, sharing, and accountability. You'll need Telegram installed anyway — it's how you talk to your OpenClaw agent. Get set up early.
Your Weekly Rhythm
Each week follows the same structure so you build momentum without guessing what comes next.
Watch & Learn
~60–90 minPre-recorded video session covering all core concepts and live demos for the week’s module.
Build & Practice
~60–120 minHands-on exercises, worksheets, and real projects you complete at your own pace.
Live Session
90 minGroup troubleshooting, demos, wins, and a preview of next week.
Live Call Schedule
Starting March 24th, there will be a live call every Tuesday at 1pm EST open for anyone enrolled in the course.
If you are in Cohort 1, Cohort 2, or For The Boys, your schedule is as follows:
| COHORT 1 | COHORT 2 & FTB | |
|---|---|---|
| TUESDAYS | WEDNESDAYS | |
| 1PM EST | 1PM EST | |
| Onboarding & Intro to Week 1 | March 3rd | March 11th |
| Week 1 Review & Intro to Week 2 | March 10th | March 18th |
| Week 2 Review & Intro to Week 3 | March 17th | March 25th |
| Week 3 Review & Intro to Week 4 | March 24th | April 1st |
| Week 4 Review & Intro to Week 5 | March 31st | April 8th |
| Week 5 Review & Show & Tell | April 7th | April 15th |
The Curriculum
5 PHASES TO
FREEDOM
The Basics
AI industry overview, coding fundamentals, terminal, GitHub, and your first look at AI agents. You’ll learn to see the world as a series of systems you can design and optimize.
- Navigate the terminal with confidence
- Understand Git, GitHub & deployment
- Grasp the AI landscape and where you fit
- Write prompts that get genuinely useful output
Design Thinking & Vibe Coding
Connect your identity to the technology. Build your mood board, vibe code a real website with AI, and deploy it live on the internet — all in one week.
- Create a mood board that captures your brand
- Build a website using AI (vibe coding)
- Deploy your site live via GitHub & Vercel
- Debug design issues with screenshot techniques
Automation & Business Intelligence
Audit your time, build reusable AI prompt templates, and identify your ONE thing — the project your AI agent will help you execute.
- Audit your time and find automation opportunities
- Build reusable AI prompt templates
- Validate your idea using AI-powered analysis
- Choose your ONE project to focus on
OpenClaw Mastery
The main event. Install and configure your own AI agent that runs 24/7, talks to you on Telegram, and executes tasks on your behalf.
- Set up and secure your own AI agent
- Write workspace files that define your agent’s personality
- Connect via Telegram for on-the-go management
- Install skills and defend against prompt injection
Build Your Empire
Put it all together. Token optimization, multi-agent systems, content automation, social media workflows, and sharing your work with the community.
- Optimize costs with smart model routing
- Design multi-agent systems
- Automate content creation & social media
- Present your capstone project
What You Walk Away With
The Engineering Mindset
Throughout the course you'll internalize four principles that professional engineers use every day. These are your permanent advantage — tools and models change, but how you think about problems doesn't.
Decomposition
Break big, overwhelming problems into smaller, doable steps.
Abstraction
Use simple interfaces to control complex systems — you don’t need to understand the engine to drive the car.
Modularity
Build independent, swappable pieces — like LEGO blocks, not poured concrete.
Idempotency
Same input, same output, every time. The foundation of automation you can trust.
Prerequisites & Technical Requirements
| Requirement | Details |
|---|---|
| Computer | Mac (any recent model), Windows 10+ with WSL2, or Linux |
| Internet | Stable broadband connection |
| Browser | Chrome or Firefox (latest) |
| Accounts | Google, GitHub (created before Week 1) |
| API Keys | Anthropic, OpenRouter, or Claude Pro/Max subscription (needed by Week 4) |
| Web Search API | Brave Search (free tier, 2,000 req/mo) or Tavily (free tier, 1,000 req/mo) — needed by Week 4 |
| Messaging | Telegram account (needed by Week 1) |
| Budget | ~$10–25/month for VPS + API costs (Weeks 4–5) |
| Attitude | Excited beginners mindset & willingness to be uncomfortable for 6 weeks |
READY?
The next million AI users won't just chat with AI — they'll build with it. This course gives you the mindset and the tools to be one of them.
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