A free community · By CyberRick AI

Step into the circle. Learn to build with AI — the right way, from the ground up.

The AI Builders Guild is a warm place where anyone can learn to build real apps and automations with AI. No step skipped, no question too small — you show up, you build, you level up. And you never build alone.

Join the Guild — it's free See how it works
  • Beginners welcome
  • From kids to golden years
  • Live builds · Wed 6pm ET
The AI Builders Guild seal — a glowing circuit hammer beneath a gold ring reading The AI Builders Guild, by CyberRick AI.
Founding Membership Free for life for the first 250 members — the doors close September 30, 2026. Claim your seat →

Under the glowing shield

You’re never building alone.

“A circle of friends who gather close under a glowing shield… every hand you lift, lifts the whole circle higher.”

Learn from the base

We start at the foundation and build up. GitHub, VS Code, Claude, Netlify — the real tools, in the right order, so you actually understand what you’re making.

A warm circle

Friendly, patient, human. Ask anything. Live builds and Q&A every Wednesday at 6pm ET, plus a community that answers between sessions.

Earn your rank

Every build earns points. Climb from Initiate to Master Builder — recognition that means something because you built it.

New here? Start here.

The AI Builders Bootcamp

The on-ramp for every new member. Learn to use AI correctly, from the bottom up — then build and deploy your first real app, step by step, with the guild beside you.

  1. 1 Set up your builder’s toolbox — GitHub & Netlify
  2. 2 Meet Claude — prompt and build with the AI in VS Code
  3. 3 Wire it together — your first working app
  4. 4 Ship it live on Netlify — a real URL you own
  5. 5 Share it with the circle & earn your first rank
Start the Bootcamp

Whoever you are

There’s a seat at the table for you.

Total beginner or seasoned developer, nine years old or ninety, solo builder or busy business — you’re welcome, and you’ll be met exactly where you are.

AI for Young Minds — Teach kids AI. For parents and teachers, featuring young builders.
AI for the Golden Years — Everyday AI made simple for real life. No rush, no jargon.
AI for Service Businesses — Business track for contractors, service businesses and government contractors.

Explore the halls

Classrooms & tracks

A path for every stage — from your first login to agency-grade builds.

Welcome to the Guild — Start here: orientation, AI foundations, your first rank.
AI App Bootcamp — Beginner to Mid: build and deploy your first real AI apps, step by step.
The Builder's Toolbox — All levels: GitHub, VS Code, Claude API, Hermes, Netlify, Supabase.
The Brainstorm Room — Ideas and feedback: bring your half-formed idea, leave with a build plan.
Master Builder Projects — Advanced: full-stack AI apps and agency-grade client deliverables.
Anthropic Partner Track — Invite only: locked, stay active to qualify when it opens.

Earn your way

From Initiate to Master Builder

Every post, lesson, and build earns points. Your rank is proof of what you’ve made.

  1. Initiate0 ptsJoin the circle
  2. Apprentice Builder50 ptsIntro post + first lesson
  3. Code Artisan200 ptsFirst module + active
  4. Prompt Engineer500 ptsFinish a classroom, help others
  5. AI Architect1,000 ptsBuild & share a real project
  6. Journeyman Builder2,500 ptsConsistent contributor
  7. Master Builder5,000 ptsRecognized expert, leads the circle

Beyond the ladder: the hand-picked Guild Council, watched over by the Guild Master, Rick Rodriguez.

A place in the story

Become a Founding Member.

The first 250 builders to join become Founding Members — free for life, with a permanent place in the Founders Hall. The doors close September 30, 2026.

  • Free membership, for life
  • Founding Member seal on your profile
  • A permanent spot in the Founders Hall
Claim your Founding seat
Founding Member seal of the AI Builders Guild.

The Guild’s promise

“Never give up. Every hand you lift, lifts your own.”

Ready to lift others — and be lifted?

Join the AI Builders Guild

Free to join · Founding membership open until Sept 30, 2026