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Beyond the Vibe: Taking Your AI-Assisted App Development to the Next Level

With Darren Coxon

Join leading AI specialist Darren Coxon to explore how 2025s word of the year “vibe-coding” has taken the world by storm.

March 24 @ 8:30 am - 4:15 pm GMT

Vibe-coding has taken the world by storm – so much so that it was 2025’s word of the year. But what is it and how do you get started? Vibe coding uses AI agents to write the computer code for you, leaving you to work as project manager and overall architect. You can now build complex, full-stack applications with zero coding experience in a fraction of the time (and at a tiny fraction of the cost) of hiring a team of developers.

However, without the right tools and workflow you’ll soon come unstuck. Building anything more than simple microsites takes meticulous planning, discipline and patience to keep on top of multiple workstreams and keep the whole build safe and error-free. This intensive, one day course will provide you with the foundations for success: from an overview of the platforms used through to step-by-step guides to the optimal workflows, by the end you will have both an excellent understanding of the AI coding environment and will have built your own simple, secure chatbot application.

This course is suitable for anyone who has a good understanding of generative AI: but you do not need to have any coding / development experience. In addition to the cost of the course you will need access to Claude Max (minimum £75 for the month) to enable sufficient use of Claude Code for the day and beyond. Once you have enrolled on the course we will send you a list of the other free platforms you will need to have signed up to / downloaded in preparation for the day, so that we can get off to a flying start.

The day will include:

  • How to use Google Gemini to take your initial ideas and turn them into working development documents
  • Setting up your integrated development environment (IDE) to make the most of Claude Code
  • Other necessary tools – agents and MCPs
  • The Claude Code development workflow
  • How to debug without losing your hair (or marbles)
  • Simple backend integrations via API
  • The Github workflow and how to deploy online

 

This is a unique, pro-level course for anyone interested in serious vibing, and will significantly accelerate your AI-assisted development skills. moving you well beyond no-code apps like Lovable, Manus, and Canva Code.

Book now to secure your place.

Book your place before 31 December 2025 to benefit from a 15% discount.

Speakers

Darren Coxon

Darren Coxon is the Founder of novaschools, a consultancy specialising in leveraging AI to make schools places people want to be, not have to be. An educator for 25 years, Darren has most recently managed the operation of school groups, notably Brighton College’s international schools and Britus Education, Bahrain. Darren has been at the forefront of educational technology for many years, including leading the first state 6th form in the UK to move to an iPad 1:1 model. He is now a major thought leader on AI in education and has delivered training, keynotes and workshops for HMC, COBIS, BSME, GSA, Independent Schools Portal, the National College, and GESS Dubai.

Educators, Leaders, Digital Leads, Primary, Secondary and FE

Central London

Tuesday 24 March 2026

£204 (Early Bird until 31 Dec 2025)

We accept all major credit/debit cards. Payment on invoice available for organisations.

Agenda

08:30 – 09:00 – Registration & welcome            refreshments

 

09:00 – 11:00 – Session One

 

11:00 – 11:15 – Morning Break

 

11:15 – 13:00 – Session Two

 

13:00 – 13:45 – Lunch

 

13:45 – 15:45 – Session Three

 

15:45 – 16:15 – Closing Session

(Agenda subject to change)