# Learn with AS

> Learn Codex or Claude Code through architectural exercises.

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## Start here

- [Install](https://architecturestudio.ai/capabilities/skill-learn#capability-setup)
- [New to skills?](https://architecturestudio.ai/docs/agents)
- [All skills](https://architecturestudio.ai/capabilities?kind=skills)

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## What it does

Tell Norma which supported local host you are learning and your starting point. Norma guides you through one exercise at a time using a fictional museum project and saves progress in the practice folder.

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## Install

These exercises are designed for Codex or Claude Code. Follow the local setup guide and use a practice folder to complete the course and save progress.

- [Choose your local setup](https://architecturestudio.ai/docs/compare)
- [Setup guide](https://architecturestudio.ai/docs/install)

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## Versions and source

Arch Studio 1.5.1.2 · MCP — Available as MCP workflow instructions in compatible Claude and ChatGPT connections. The assistant performs the work with its own tools and permissions and verifies the actual result before reporting completion.

Arch Studio 1.5.1.2 · Open source — Included in the public plugin for Claude Code and Codex. In this version: Learn with AS — Practice Codex or Claude Code through six guided exercises on a sample architecture project.

- [Hosted release details](https://architecturestudio.ai/releases/hosted-1-5-1-2-0692a162)
- [Read public source](https://github.com/AlpacaLabsLLC/skills-for-architects/blob/b85cba155ddbabe8e721fc79044e5a9ef4aa7540/skills/learn/SKILL.md)
- [Public release details](https://architecturestudio.ai/releases/public-1-5-1-2)

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## Usage

Ask Norma in plain language. With Arch Studio connected through MCP, no $ or / command is required. Norma is your assistant working with Arch Studio.

```text
Use Arch Studio to start the learning course for Claude Code. I am comfortable with architectural software but new to the terminal. Use the fictional practice project and help me complete the first exercise.
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## What the course covers

### Working with the assistant

Norma introduces basic interaction, authorization and project guidelines.

### Planning and skills

Norma guides practice in planning work and creating a reusable skill.

### Progress and resuming

Norma records your place in the course so you can stop and resume later. The course has separate Codex and Claude Code branches.

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## Workflow

1. **Start** — Norma establishes the active local host and your experience level.
2. **Practice** — You work through a bounded exercise with Norma’s guidance.
3. **Resume** — Norma records the next step in the practice folder.

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## Pairs with

Norma can help package a procedure after you complete the skill-creation exercise.

- [Create a skill](https://architecturestudio.ai/capabilities/skill-skill-maker)

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## Related skills

Create a skill — Turn a repeatable firm procedure into a skill.

Work plans — Turn a goal into a clear sequence of work.

- [Create a skill](https://architecturestudio.ai/capabilities/skill-skill-maker)
- [Work plans](https://architecturestudio.ai/capabilities/skill-workplan)