Claude Code Practical Course: Record Participation and High Satisfaction Over Two Days

Overview of Claude Code Practical Course

Recently, the Claude Code Practical Course, organized by Uravation, attracted an unprecedented number of participants—2,066 in total—over two days. This achievement marks it as one of the largest practical AI courses in Japan. Participants included 995 in the basic course and 1,071 in the advanced course, which took place on April 18 and 19, 2026, via Zoom.

Background of the Course

Claude Code is a next-generation AI coding tool offered by Anthropic, operating directly within the terminal, as opposed to conventional browser-based AIs. This significant advantage allows it to comprehend the file and folder structure on users' PCs, enabling actual file manipulation, code generation, and task automation. With a substantial annual revenue of $2.5 billion and 97 million SDK downloads globally, Claude Code's rapid adaptation in sectors beyond software development highlights the tool's rising importance.

However, the domestic offering of structured courses in Japanese has been limited, creating confusion regarding its capabilities, leading many to struggle with setup or seek beginner-friendly resources. To fill this gap, Uravation designed the course series based on the insights of CEO Suguru Sato, who has automated much of the company's operations using Claude Code. The initiative aimed to help both individuals and business personnel effectively utilize the tool from day one.

Course Details

Course Title

- Claude Code Practical Course - Basic and Advanced

Dates

- Basic: April 18, 2026
- Advanced: April 19, 2026

Time Duration

- Each session: 2 PM - 5 PM (3 hours)

Format

- Online via Zoom

Registration Summary

- Enrollment: 995 in basic; 1,071 in advanced (totaling 2,066 participants)

Instructors

- Suguru Sato, CEO of Uravation

Course Program

The basic session focused on essential knowledge such as the foundational philosophy of Claude Code, using CLAUDE.md for business context documentation, file operations, document automation, and mini-app creation—tailored for non-engineers. The advanced session explored techniques for streamlining business processes, including Skills (business templates), MCP (external tool integration), Agent Teams (parallel execution of multiple AIs), Cron (scheduled tasks), and OpenClaw (24/7 agent operation).

Both courses utilized a workshop format to encourage active participation, as opposed to one-way lectures. Supplemental resources, including recordings, slides, templates, and an FAQ document (27 pages), were made available on Notion for one week to support post-course retention.

Participant Demographics

Based on feedback from 611 respondents, the demographics of attendees were quite diverse. The majority were non-engineers working in business, alongside engineers, executives, freelancers, and educators, spanning ages from the 20s to 60s and beyond. One comment from a 60-year-old non-engineer expressed appreciation for the considerate pace of the program.

Survey Summary (Valid Responses: 611)

- Overall Satisfaction (4-point scale)

- Basic: 3.30
- Advanced: 3.41

- Highest Rating (4 points)

- Basic: 42.7%
- Advanced: 49.3%

- Intent to Use in Work (3-4 points)

- Basic: 98.4%

- Understanding Rate (3-4 points)

- Advanced: 85.5%

The high intention to apply the knowledge gained reflects the course's success in fostering a practical mindset among participants.

Feedback from Participants

Comments highlighted the effectiveness of the course:

- “As a total beginner with Claude Code, I gained clarity on its applications and structure.”
- “The knowledge I had previously was validated, and I didn’t feel like my methods were incorrect.”
- “I was amazed at how quickly I could organize my folders!”
- “I appreciated how the course catered to wide-ranging skill levels.”

Areas for Improvement and Future Courses

Despite the successful engagement, the event also revealed areas for improvement, particularly concerning the mixed levels of attendees in each course and the relative brevity of hands-on time. Moving forward, plans include offering tiered curricula for different skill levels and increasing hands-on activity to a 70% ratio compared to lectures.

Upcoming Courses

- May 14, 2026: MiniMax × Uravation AI Skills Hands-On (Offline in Shibuya, Tokyo)
- May 23, 2026: AI Introduction Course (Online)
- May 24, 2026: Claude Code Advanced Series Vol. 3 (Online)

Discounts for previous participants will be available for future courses, with more details to be provided via the course's dedicated pages and Uravation's official social media.

Instructor Profile

Suguru Sato - CEO of Uravation, has extensive experience in the generative AI sector, covering AI training, advisory roles, agent development, and publishing. As a heavy user of Claude Code, he has automated significant aspects of his business, including training operations and invoicing. His recent book, AI Agent Work Techniques: How to Reduce Work Time by 99% while Increasing Output by 120%, has sold over 14,000 copies since its release on February 27, 2026.