AI Project Lab Adv Project
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Coding Gr.7-11 Session-Based Markham

AI Project Lab Adv Project

Ship a complete product from zero to production — engineering, marketing, analytics, and real-world deployment.

Gr.7-11

Course Overview

AI Project Lab Adv Project goes beyond engineering. Students don’t just build an app — they ship a complete product. That means a marketing landing page, SEO and GEO (Generative Engine Optimization), analytics and log tracking, user onboarding, and production-grade deployment. By the end, students have a product that looks, works, and is marketed like something a real startup would ship.

Students work on a coach-defined project topic, following the full product lifecycle from design to launch. The focus is on learning the complete delivery process — not just coding, but everything it takes to ship a real product. In future advanced projects, students will choose their own topics.

What You’ll Deliver

A complete product package, not just code:

  • Working Application — A production-grade app with real functionality
  • Marketing Landing Page — A product page that sells your product to users
  • SEO & GEO Optimization — Search engine optimization and Generative Engine Optimization (appearing in AI search results)
  • Analytics & Log Tracking — User behavior tracking, error monitoring, and usage insights
  • User Onboarding — First-time user experience and documentation
  • Code Repository — Clean, documented, production-ready codebase
  • Product Pitch — A presentation that tells the story of your product

Course Structure

This is a 10-week intensive focused on shipping one complete product:

Phase 1: Define & Design (Weeks 1-3)

  • Understand the assigned project brief and product goals
  • Define target users and the problem being solved
  • Design the product architecture and marketing strategy
  • Set up analytics, monitoring, and deployment pipeline

Phase 2: Build & Iterate (Weeks 4-7)

  • Build the core application with AI assistance
  • Create the marketing landing page
  • Implement SEO, GEO (AI search optimization), and meta tags
  • Integrate analytics and log tracking
  • Set up user onboarding flow

Phase 3: Polish & Launch (Weeks 8-10)

  • Test with real users and iterate on feedback
  • Optimize performance and fix edge cases
  • Finalize marketing page and product copy
  • Production deployment and launch
  • Demo Day — Present your complete product to peers, mentors, and family

What Makes This Different

Level 1-4Adv Project
Learn to buildLearn to ship
Focus on engineeringFocus on the full product
Code that worksProduct that people use
Technical demoProduct pitch
Code reviewProduct audit

How It Works

The project topic is assigned by the coach — students focus entirely on execution and delivery. This ensures every student goes through the complete product lifecycle without getting stuck on ideation. Topics are designed to be challenging, meaningful, and portfolio-worthy.

In future advanced projects, students who have completed this course will have the experience to choose and scope their own topics.

Laptop Requirements

  • RAM: 16GB minimum
  • Processor: Intel 12th Gen or newer, AMD Ryzen 5000 or newer, Apple M1 or newer
  • Storage: 256GB SSD minimum (512GB recommended)
  • Display: 1080p, 13” or larger
  • OS: Windows 10/11, macOS 11+, or Linux

Chromebooks and tablets are not supported. Laptops older than 2020 are not recommended.

Prerequisites

  • Age: Grades 7-12 (ages 12-18)
  • Required: AI Project Lab Level 4
  • Project Topic: Assigned by coach (future courses allow student-chosen topics)

Available Time Slots

Requirements

  • Grades 7-12 (ages 12-18)
  • AI Project Lab Level 4 required
  • Project topic assigned by coach

What's Included

  • Guided Project

    Coach-led end-to-end product delivery

  • Complete Product

    Not just code — a fully launched product

  • Product Evaluation

    Code review, product audit, and go-to-market review

  • Materials Required

    Bring laptop & Claude Code subscription

    Students must bring their own laptop and purchase Claude Code subscription

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