Claude Cowork, Skills and Plugins for Workflow Automation

Claude Cowork, Skills and Plugins for Workflow Automation

This course is part of The Complete Claude Code & Claude Cowork Masterclass Specialization

Instructor: Dr. Ryan Ahmed

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3 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

Beginner level

Recommended experience

4 hours to complete

Flexible schedule

Learn at your own pace

3 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

Beginner level

Recommended experience

4 hours to complete

Flexible schedule

Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

Build, debug, and deploy full-stack websites and applications autonomously using the Claude Code terminal interface.
Design and manage teams of autonomous Claude Cowork agents to automate complex multi-step workflows.
Connect Claude to external tools like Gmail, Slack, and Salesforce using the Model Context Protocol (MCP).

Skills you'll gain

Tools you'll learn

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This course is part of the The Complete Claude Code & Claude Cowork Masterclass Specialization

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There are 3 modules in this course

By taking this course, you will learn to build, debug, and deploy full-stack websites and applications using Claude Code, and master Claude Cowork agents to automate workflows across finance, legal, marketing, and data analysis. This masterclass is designed for developers, analysts, and business professionals seeking to transition from basic prompt engineering to orchestrating highly complex, multi-agent AI systems. You will benefit from hands-on practical demos where you connect Claude to external business tools like Gmail, Slack, and Salesforce using the Model Context Protocol (MCP). What makes this course unique is its focus on terminal-based autonomous orchestration, 'Agent Skills,' and specialized plugins for automated data cleaning, dashboard creation, and Wall Street-grade financial modeling. By the end of this training, you will have the knowledge to deploy a team of autonomous AI agents to manage end-to-end projects with live previews and automated report distribution.

In this introductory module, you will gain an overview of the masterclass outline, discover key success tips to optimize your learning journey, and understand the foundational power of Claude Code and Claude Cowork.

What's included

3 videos1 reading

This module focuses on leveraging Claude Cowork, Model Context Protocol (MCP) connectors, Agent Skills, and specialized plugins to automate complex professional workflows, from statistical and data visualization to professional financial forecasting.

What's included

23 videos1 assignment

23 videosTotal 199 minutes

Introduction to Claude Cowork11 minutes
Claude Cowork Capabilities & How it works7 minutes
Claude Cowork Practical Demo: Organizing Files and Using Excel Skills15 minutes
Model Context Protocol (MCP) and Connectors7 minutes
Claude Work Practical Demo: Connect Gmail and Sending Emails8 minutes
Tokens and Context Window Fundamentals10 minutes
Practice Opportunity Question: Understanding Tokens Context1 minute
Practice Opportunity Solution: Understanding Tokens Context4 minutes
Agent Skills17 minutes
Practical Demo: Using Skills and LinkedIn posts15 minutes
Claude Plugins7 minutes
Practical Demo: Data Plugin - Part 110 minutes
Practical Demo: Data Plugin - Part 211 minutes
Practical Demo: Data Plugin - Part 36 minutes
Practice Opportunity Question: Data Visualization1 minute
Practice Opportunity Solution: Data Visualization7 minutes
Practical Demo: Data Plugin - Part 4 - Statistical Analysis & PowerPoint10 minutes
Financial Forecasting with Claude Cowork with Skills14 minutes
Practical Demo: Create Finance Plugin - Part 113 minutes
Practical Demo: Create Finance Plugin - Part 26 minutes
Practical Demo: Create Finance Plugin - Part 38 minutes
Practice Opportunity Question: Analyze data plugin2 minutes
Practice Opportunity Solution: Analyze data plugin9 minutes

1 assignmentTotal 15 minutes

Module Quiz15 minutes

What's included

1 assignment

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