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No. Foundations is designed for people who already use AI and want to move beyond prompting into building systems. You’ll learn how to teach AI who you are, how you work, how you make decisions, and how to create workflows that continue improving over time. If you’re already building advanced automations, creating custom tools, and running complex AI workflows every day, you may be beyond Foundations.

The Founding Cohort is the first Foundations cohort running under MANA Labs. It’s a chance to be part of the program from the beginning, with a small group of 12 people who will help shape the experience as MANA grows. The Founding Cohort runs September 16–October 7, 2026 and is priced at $1,250. Everyone who joins the Founding Cohort keeps founding member status and gets lifetime access to everything we add to Foundations over time. Future cohorts will start at $1,500, so the Founding Cohort is a one-time opportunity to get in at the beginning, at our founding rate, and be part of building what comes next.

Yes. From day one, you’ll work on your own project—whether that’s a business, a brand, a website, an app, or something entirely different. The goal isn’t to complete generic exercises. It’s to make meaningful progress on the work that matters most to you.

Foundations teaches a new way of working. Over four weeks, you’ll build an AI collaborator that understands your goals, your standards, and the way you create. You’ll leave with systems, workflows, and an approach that continues supporting your work long after the Workshop ends.

No. Foundations is designed for creators, not engineers. You’ll run a few commands and work with configuration files, but we’ll guide you through everything step by step. If you can follow instructions and you’re comfortable using a computer, you’ll be just fine.

Plan for about four to six hours each week: · 90 minutes in the live workshop. · 60 minutes in the weekly office hours (optional). · Two to four hours applying what you’ve learned to your own project.

Every workshop is recorded and yours to keep. You’ll also have access to weekly office hours where you can ask questions, catch up, and get unstuck.

Yes, one. Foundations is built around Claude Code, so you’ll need a Claude Pro or Claude Max plan ($20/month+). It’s the one tool you’ll use in every workshop, and to keep building with long after the workshop ends. Everything else we use is free or optional.

Absolutely. Many employers offer professional development, learning and development, or education budgets that can be used for courses like Foundations. Eligibility varies by company, so we recommend checking your employer’s policy before enrolling. We’ll make the process as easy as possible: you’ll receive a ready-to-send email for your manager or HR team, an official invoice for reimbursement, and program documentation outlining the curriculum and learning outcomes. We’ll also provide a Certificate of Completion after the program, and can provide additional documentation such as a W-9 if your employer requires it.