12-Week Transformation Journey
Join a cohort where you'll build full-stack AI products in teams, experience real-world startup workflows, and come out job-ready with projects, skills, and confidence.
12 Intensive Weeks
Structured learning with measurable milestones
Build a complete full-stack application with AI integration
Experience real startup development workflows and tools
Work collaboratively in teams with version control and project management
Get mentorship from experienced engineers and founders
Prepare for technical interviews and career opportunities
Why playschool.dev?
A comprehensive program designed to give you real-world experience and launch your tech career
12-Week Journey
A carefully structured program that takes you from beginner to job-ready full-stack AI engineer
Introduction to the program
What is SDLC? How startups build
Agile fundamentals
Team formation (teams of 6)
Product assignment (one per team)
GitHub 101: branching, PRs, issues
Terminal and CLI basics
VSCode setup + recommended extensions
HTML/CSS deep dive
JavaScript & ES6+
TypeScript basics
React 18 (hooks, component patterns)
TailwindCSS + shadcn UI
Deploy with Vercel
HTTP, REST APIs
REST best practices & conventions
PostgreSQL fundamentals
Drizzle ORM
Supabase as backend (DB + Auth + Storage)
Data fetching strategies
Authentication
Managing sessions
Typesafety from client to DB (tRPC optional)
Prompt Engineering
OpenAI API
Vercel AI SDK
Mastra for AI Agent orchestration
Building assistants and AI workflows
Communication & presentation workshops
Product demos & team showcase
Resume & GitHub review
Interview practice
Final portfolio submission
Core Technologies
Frontend, Backend, AI, Database
Team Project
Full-stack AI product from scratch
Real Experience
Startup workflows & tools
Deliverables
By the end of 12 weeks, you'll have a complete portfolio that showcases your skills to employers
Pricing & Enrollment
Transform your career with our comprehensive program. Limited seats available per cohort.
Investment in your future career • Payment plans available
ROI Potential
Career advancement opportunities
Avg Starting Salary
For full-stack developers
Practical Learning
Real projects, real results
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about the program
🧑💻 Is this for beginners?
Yes! We start with the fundamentals and build up. Prior programming experience helps but isn't mandatory. If you're motivated and curious, you'll thrive. Our curriculum is designed to take you from beginner to job-ready in 12 weeks.
🚀 Will I build a full product?
Absolutely. Each team will design, build, and ship a complete full-stack product, with AI integration, just like a real startup team would. You'll experience the entire product development lifecycle from ideation to deployment.
🎥 Are sessions recorded?
Yes. All live sessions are recorded. But this is an immersive experience, you'll get the most value by being active and collaborative throughout. The recordings are available for review and catching up if you miss a session.
🎓 Will I get a certificate?
Yes, but more importantly, you'll have actual product experience, a team-based GitHub history, and a polished portfolio — what really counts for jobs. Our certificate validates your completion and skills gained during the program.
🛠 What tools will I learn?
You'll use modern industry-standard tools including GitHub, Vercel, Supabase, Postgres, Drizzle ORM, TypeScript, React/Next.js, TailwindCSS, Linear, Slack, Notion, OpenAI APIs, Vercel AI SDK, and Mastra for AI agent orchestration.
📍 What's the time commitment?
Around 20-30 hours per week: Weekly live calls, async building & team collaboration, demos and checkpoints every few weeks. You'll work just like a real dev team — with flexibility and accountability.
💰 What's the pricing structure?
The program is priced competitively with payment plans available. Given the comprehensive nature, mentorship, tools provided, and career outcomes, it offers exceptional value for launching your tech career.
🌍 Is this program remote?
Yes, it's remote-first with weekly live sessions plus async collaboration. This gives you flexibility while maintaining the collaborative team experience essential for real-world development.
👥 How does team formation work?
Teams of 6 are formed during Week 1 based on complementary skills, goals, and time zones. You'll rotate through different roles (Frontend, Backend, Product) to get comprehensive experience.
🔮 What happens after completion?
You'll have a production app, polished portfolio, industry connections, and job-ready skills. We also provide ongoing alumni network access and career support as you advance in your tech journey.