Claude Academy: Disrupting learning – Free coding bootcamp integrated with Claude AI

Summary: Claude Academy offers a free, structured coding bootcamp delivered through Claude AI, featuring 64 lessons across 9 phases that run locally on your computer. It provides an interactive, competency-based curriculum culminating in a deployed portfolio, designed to make coding education accessible without traditional cohort constraints.

What it does

Users download a zip file and access the bootcamp via Claude Desktop by typing commands like /learn to receive lessons and exercises, /progress to track completion, and /homework to build real projects. Claude adapts to the learner’s pace and maintains progress automatically without requiring logins or dashboards.

Who it's for

The bootcamp targets teens, university students, and career changers seeking foundational coding skills and a portfolio to enter the software development industry.

Why it matters

It lowers barriers to coding education by providing a cost-effective, self-paced alternative to expensive, full-time bootcamps while delivering a practical, skill-based learning experience.