Cohort 1 · June 29, 2026 · AWS Professional Services

Stop showing slides. Start showing software.

A 4-week sprint that turns customer-facing teams into prototype builders — going from idea to a live, demo-ready app tied to a real pipeline opportunity. Zero coding required.

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Time Investment
4 weeks · ~5 hrs/week
Self-paced daily modules + hands-on build time
What You Produce
A Deployed Prototype
Working app · Shareable live URL · Demo-ready on Day 1
Prerequisite
Plain English
Basic path — no code. Advanced path — AWS builders welcome.
The Moment That Changes Everything

The customer meeting where you stop talking and start showing

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Before: The Slide Deck

"Here's an architecture diagram of what we could build..."

"Our team needs a few weeks to scope a real POC..."

"Sounds promising. Come back when you have something to show."

After: The Live Demo

"I built this for your exact use case. The URL is in the chat."

"Click through it — this is what it would feel like for your team."

"This is exactly what I pictured. When can we start the real build?"
Why This Gap Exists

Three things that stall pipeline. Every. Single. Time.

Customers want to experience, not imagine

They've seen the slides. They want to click something. We can't show what we can't build fast — and fast used to mean weeks of engineering time.

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Real POCs queue behind real projects

Engineering teams are booked. Pre-sales POCs compete with production work. By the time it's ready, the customer's energy has moved on.

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The people closest to the deal can't build

AMs and BDs know exactly what would win the deal. They just never had the tools to build it themselves. Until now, those tools required a developer.

What You Gain

A new capability. Not a one-time exercise.

By the end of Week 4, you'll have built the skill — and the confidence — to prototype for any customer, any time.

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The Ability to Build

You'll know how to go from a customer idea to a deployed, working app — using AI tools that do the coding for you. No prior engineering experience needed.

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A Repeatable Workflow

The spec → build → deploy → demo loop you learn here works for any future prototype. You're not just completing a course — you're internalising a process.

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Demo-Ready Confidence

You'll know how to present what you built — how to frame it, script it, and handle the "so what?" question. A rehearsed demo is part of the program, not an afterthought.

The 4-Week Sprint

Every week moves you closer to your demo

~4–5 hours a week. Daily modules take 5–10 minutes. The rest is building.

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Week 1
Learn the Tools
Master Kiro + Quick. Write your first spec. Build and deploy a real app from scratch.
✓ First app deployed
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Week 2
Build Fluency
3–4 small projects, deployed live. Learn the iterate-fast loop that makes prototyping feel effortless.
✓ Deploy confidence locked
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Week 3
Build Yours
Build YOUR prototype for a real customer. Choose your theme. Mentor reviews your spec on Day 2.
✓ Prototype running live
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Week 4
Ship & Demo
Polish, write your demo script, rehearse with a mentor. Present on Demo Day to peers and leadership.
✓ Demo Day complete
Two Paths. One Program.

One question decides your path

Both paths converge at Week 3. You build the same way — the depth of what you build is different.

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Never built an end-to-end working app with Kiro?

Basic Path — starts from zero. Plain English in, working app out. No coding required.

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Already built and deployed apps with Kiro?

Advanced Path — skips the basics. Production patterns, advanced specs, deeper builds.

Basic Path

For Customer-Facing Professionals

Account Managers · Business Development · Engagement Managers · CSMs
Zero coding experience required. Works entirely in plain English.

  • Week 1: Tool fundamentals — build your first app in Day 3
  • Week 2: Practice with 3–4 small live projects
  • Week 3: Choose from 5 themes, build for a real customer
  • Week 4: Demo Day with peers and leadership
  • 5 copy-paste starter specs — fill in your customer context
Advanced Path

For Customer-Facing Professionals with AWS Basics

Already comfortable on AWS · Want to go deeper · Ready for production patterns
Skips the basics. Dives into advanced techniques and real architecture.

  • Week 1: Kiro internals, advanced specs, code override, integrations
  • Week 2: Production-grade patterns, APEX agent labs
  • Week 3: Choose from 6 themes — RAG, multi-agent, self-healing ops
  • Week 4: Same Demo Day — higher technical ambition
  • Architecture diagrams + advanced Kiro prompt scaffolds
Two Tools. Clearly Divided.

You'll use exactly two tools. Nothing else.

Low cognitive load is intentional. Two tools, one job each. Learn them in Week 1 — use them for every prototype after.

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Kiro

Builds & Deploys

Describe what you want in plain English. Kiro writes the code, manages every file, and deploys to a live URL with one command. No engineering background needed.

  • Spec-driven code generation from plain English
  • One command to deploy: "deploy my prototype to lightsail"
  • Live HTTPS URL — shareable with customers immediately

Amazon Quick

Thinks With You

Your AI thinking partner at every decision point. Quick doesn't build or deploy anything — it helps you think clearly about what to build and why.

  • Week 1 — Research your customer's industry before writing specs
  • Week 2 — Troubleshoot blockers when something breaks
  • Week 3 — Validate whether your idea resonates with a customer
  • Week 4 — Write and rehearse your demo script
Kiro builds it.  Quick helps you think about what to build, why it matters, and how to present it.
Everything You Need. Already Built.

Show up. The curriculum is ready.

You bring the customer opportunity. We bring everything else.

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40 Learning Modules

20 per path. Animated, self-paced, 5–10 min each. Daily modules with hands-on exercises you can do on your own schedule.

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11 Starter Specs

Copy-paste Kiro specs for every theme — Basic 5 + Advanced 6. Fill in your customer context in the [BRACKETED] sections and build.

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AI Mentor — 24/7

A purpose-built agent that knows the curriculum, the tools, and every common issue. Ask anything, anytime — responses in seconds.

15-Minute Onboarding

One script installs Kiro, Finch, AWS CLI, and the deploy skill automatically. Mac and Windows supported. Day 1 friction eliminated.

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Participant Guide

Setup, path selection, tool reference, demo formula, and FAQ. Every question you'll have is already answered here.

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Mentor Pool — 15+ Practitioners

Real practitioners at the high-judgment moments: spec review, build check-in, demo dry run. Not lecture — coaching when it counts.

Who It's For

You don't have to be a developer. You have to talk to customers.

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Account & Engagement Managers

Walk into your next customer meeting with a working demo instead of a slide deck. Change the dynamic of every conversation.

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Customer-Facing Professionals with AWS Basics

Already know the fundamentals? Skip ahead. Build more ambitious prototypes with production patterns and advanced techniques that match your skill level.

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Business Development

Move deals forward faster. A prototype built for a customer's exact use case shortens the "prove it" phase dramatically.

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CSMs & Delivery Consultants

Show capability before the engagement starts. Build customer confidence from Day 1 with working proof, not promises.

Only prerequisite: an active customer opportunity and 4–5 hours a week for 4 weeks.

The Support System

You're never building alone

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AI Mentor — 24/7

Knows the curriculum, the tools, common issues. First stop for any question — answers in seconds, not hours.

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Cohort Community

A Slack channel of people at the same stage, tackling similar problems. Peer learning that actually sticks.

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15+ Practitioner Mentors

Real experts, available at the moments that matter most — spec review, build blockers, demo prep. Not lectures. Targeted coaching.

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Self-Sustaining Pipeline

Graduates from early cohorts become mentors for later ones. The program grows its own support system.

Mentor TouchpointWhenWhat Happens
Spec ReviewWeek 3, Day 2Async Slack feedback — cut what's too ambitious, protect what matters.
Build Check-inWeek 3, Day 4Optional 15-min 1:1 to unblock a stuck spec or simplify the approach.
Demo Dry RunWeek 4, Day 3Watch your practice demo. Three targeted improvements: timing, language, wow moments.
Demo DayWeek 4, Day 5Live judging with constructive feedback. Celebrate the wins.
Why It's Different

Workshops teach. Training informs. This builds capability.

DimensionTraditional WorkshopSelf-Paced TrainingRapid Prototyping Cohort
What you produceNotes, maybe a labA completion badgeDeployed working prototype
Real-world application"I'll try this someday""I watched it once"Tied to YOUR pipeline deal
Ongoing supportInstructor gone after day 2Forum posts (days to respond)Mentors + AI Mentor 24/7
PersonalizationSame for everyoneSame for everyoneBuilt for YOUR customer
Peer connectionBreakout rooms (forgotten)NoneCohort Slack + Demo Day
Cost to Operate

Near-zero marginal cost. Curriculum already built.

The upfront investment — curriculum design and 40 modules — is complete. Running each cohort requires minimal ongoing cost.

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No instructors
Self-paced modules + AI Mentor replace live instruction entirely
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~$7/mo per participant
Lightsail hosting — torn down after Demo Day, no ongoing cost
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~5 hrs/week facilitator
Program coordination only — mentors and AI handle participant support
Join the Cohort

Your next customer meeting
could be a demo, not a deck.

Cohort 1 launches June 29. The curriculum is ready, the tools are live, and mentors are standing by. All you need is a customer opportunity and 4–5 hours a week.

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Pick Your Path

Basic for those new to building. Advanced for those already comfortable on AWS. Both paths converge at Demo Day.

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Bring a Real Opportunity

The only prerequisite: a customer situation where a prototype would move the deal. No lab exercises — you build something real.

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Show Up on Demo Day

Four weeks later, you present a working prototype to peers and leadership. A live URL. A rehearsed demo. A skill you own forever.

Questions? Join #rapid-prototyping-cohort on Slack.

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