QTR Academy
Learn to build and ship real products using AI.
No coding experience required.
Next cohort starts April 2026 · Limited spots
You come with an idea.
You leave with a product.
In 4 weeks, you'll go from zero to a deployed product. A real app, on a real domain, that real people can use.
Set up and build
Get your tools ready and build something you can see immediately.
- Set up your development environment
- Learn how to prompt AI effectively
- Build your first working prototype locally
Design and refine
Apply product thinking and design principles to make it great.
- Product and UX design principles
- Make your app intuitive and beautiful
- Plan your features with intent
Connect and deploy
Take your app from local to live with real infrastructure.
- Deploy to a server
- Connect a database
- Add authentication and payments
Launch and ship
Put your product in the world. Share it. Start getting users.
- Launch on your own domain
- Submit to the app store (if mobile)
- Marketing and monetization basics
Who this is for
You don't need a CS degree. You need an idea and the willingness to build.
"What used to take me a year to build is now taking me 30 minutes to an hour. And you, even though you might not have any coding experience, can do it. Imagination is truly the only thing that limits us."
Swami, Lead Instructor
This is not a coding course
You're not learning AI theory. You're not watching tutorials. You're building a real product and shipping it.
You ship, not just learn
By the end of the 4 weeks, you'll have a working product deployed to the internet. Not a toy project. Something you can share, use, and even sell.
Product sense, not just code
AI can generate code. But knowing what to build, how it should look and feel, and what to leave out takes craft. We teach you how to think like a product builder.
Small cohort, personal attention
We limit each cohort to ~10 people. You get direct access to the instructors, real-time feedback on your product, and a supportive group building alongside you.
Your instructors
The same team building QTR and shipping products at QTR Studio.
Swami
Founder & CEO, QTR
A product strategist, UX designer, and engineer in one person. Built the airport kiosk for US Airways (now American Airlines), used by millions of passengers.
Won national awards at Microsoft and Google. Over 25 years of software experience. Has been building products with AI for 3+ years.
Teaching is a core passion. Outside of tech, Swami runs a 12-week photography program with the same hands-on approach he brings to this bootcamp.
Rishi
Co-founder & CTO, QTR
Manages the entire engineering team behind QTR and has shipped enterprise applications for companies of every size. A backend architect and engineer who builds production systems that don't go down.
Deeply experienced with AI, from prompting strategy and product architecture to detailed project plans. In the bootcamp, you'll learn the exact process he uses to go from idea to shipped product.
The QTR founding team. Swami and Rishi lead the bootcamp.
Simple pricing
One bootcamp. Everything included.
Build with AI Bootcamp
4 weeks · Saturdays · Live sessions
- 4 live sessions with instructors
- Hands-on product building
- Product and design principles
- Direct access to Swami and Rishi
- Deploy to a real domain
- Lifetime access to materials
Bring a Friend
Same bootcamp, better together
- Everything in the standard bootcamp
- You and a friend both save $50 each
- Build alongside someone you know
- Accountability partner built in
Reserve your spot
Right now, you can build 100 products in the time it used to take to build one. Even if a few of them make just a few thousand dollars each, the math adds up fast.
Next cohort starts April 2026 · Limited to ~10 spots
FAQ
Do I need any coding experience?
No. This bootcamp is designed for non-programmers. We start from zero and walk you through every step. If you can use a computer and have an idea, you're ready.
What will I actually build?
Whatever you want. You bring your idea and we help you turn it into a real, working product. It could be a web app, a mobile app, a dashboard, a tool for your business. By week 4, it's deployed and live.
What tools will we use?
AI coding assistants, modern web frameworks, and deployment platforms. We'll show you exactly which tools to use and how to use them. No guesswork.
How much time do I need per week?
One live session on Saturday, plus time building on your own during the week. Plan for about 5-8 hours total per week, depending on how ambitious your project is.
Is this just prompt engineering?
No. You'll learn how to prompt AI effectively, but that's just one piece. We teach you product thinking, design principles, architecture, deployment, and monetization. The goal is for you to build complete, polished products.
I'm already an engineer. Is this useful for me?
Yes. If you're a backend engineer wanting frontend skills, a product manager who wants to prototype, or any engineer wanting to ship faster with AI, you'll get value from this. The product and design principles alone are worth it.
What's the 'Bring a Friend' deal?
Sign up with a friend and you both get in for $349 each instead of $399. Building is more fun with someone alongside you, and you get a built-in accountability partner.
Your idea deserves
to exist.
AI has made it possible for anyone to build real products. We'll show you how. Join the next cohort and ship something you're proud of.
Next cohort: April 2026 · San Francisco