PMAI: Claude Code for Beginners

​Curious about coding with AI? This is the perfect place to start. If you are a:

• ​Non-technical founder/operator

• ​SME who wants to incorporate AI

• ​Someone who feel left behind by AI

• ​Aspiring builders/students

• ​Working professionals looking to 10x productivity

• ​Generally curious about agentic AI

​You have to come!

​In this beginner-friendly workshop, we'll walk you through everything you need to go from zero to building with Claude Code. We cover:

• ​Setting up and installing Claude Code on your machine step by step

• ​Understanding the basics of how Claude Code works as an agentic coding assistant in your terminal

• ​Building a real project from scratch using natural language commands

• ​Learning how to prompt effectively so Claude Code does what you actually want

​No prior experience with AI coding tools is required, just bring your laptop and an active Anthropic subscription (Claude Pro or Max). Participants are responsible for their own subscriptions.

​By the end of this session, you'll have a working project and the confidence to keep building on your own.

​About Narra Collective:

​Narra Collective is a community-driven coworking and flex workspace in Jersey City serving founders, small business owners, and corporate teams. Part of the less than 1% of coworking spaces in the U.S. that are both women- and minority-owned, Narra brings a perspective shaped by lived experience, building spaces where access, connection, and opportunity are intentionally created. Through thoughtfully designed space and programming, Narra facilitates meaningful relationships, knowledge exchange, and business growth within a highly engaged local ecosystem.

​About Pioneering Minds AI:
At pioneeringminds.ai, we grow AI native pioneers who build, deploy, and govern AI responsibly and put humans at the front seat. We help YOU - our AI pioneers - to truly understand AI and create real value out of AI.

Our mission is straightforward:

• ​​​​Accelerate Innovation: Equip participants with cutting-edge AI tools to deliver rapid prototypes.

• ​​​​Foster Collaboration: Unite diverse teams—students, engineers, and civic leaders—to tackle urban challenges head-on.

• ​​​​Create Lasting Impact: Offer continued mentorship and post-event partnerships so promising concepts can scale beyond the weekend.