Building Your Project

This module is flexible for busy schedules. You can complete build steps asynchronously across multiple short sessions.

Learning Goals

Select an implementation path that matches your skills
Build a prototype that demonstrates real user value
Document decisions for your portfolio narrative

Lesson Content

Pick the path that fits your bandwidth

You are balancing coursework, work, and family. The best track is the one you can finish with confidence.

[!KEY_TERM] Prototype: A first version built to test an idea quickly, not a final polished product.

[!COMMON_MISCONCEPTION] You do not need to write full software from scratch to demonstrate strong AI literacy.

[!TRY_IT] Choose one track:

No-code: ChatGPT, Claude, Perplexity, Notion AI

Low-code: APIs with minimal Python

Code: Python pipeline with a model API

Activity

Choose a track

No-code, low-code, or code based on your comfort level.

Checkpoint reviews

Submit milestones and refine based on feedback.

Video walkthroughs

Follow guided build videos for your selected track.

Reflection Prompt

What trade-offs did you make in your prototype, and what would you improve next?

What's Next

Next, you will improve your work through peer critique.