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Welcome

Welcome to Builder 1 — you're in.

What is Builder 1?

Builder 1 is the first tier of Social Dev Technologies' AI agent training. Hands-on from session one — no lengthy theory, no slide decks. You build real agents with your own free Gemini API key, session by session, and ship something portfolio-worthy by the end. Permanent access, at your own pace.

12
Sessions
Self-paced
Learn anytime
Real
Agent projects
0
Prerequisites
Who is this for?
What if I get stuck?
Requirements

What you need to get started

These are the only things required to work through Builder 1 — get them sorted, then start whenever you're ready.

A free Gemini API key
Every build runs on your own free Gemini API key from Google AI Studio — no paid AI subscription required.
→ Get your key at Google AI Studio
A computer with internet access
Any modern laptop or desktop — Windows, Mac, or Linux. Fast enough to browse and type.
Your Social Dev Technologies account
You already have Builder 1 access. Make sure you can log in and see your sessions.
→ Check your dashboard
WhatsApp (for support & community)
Ask questions, share what you build, and get unstuck alongside other builders.
→ Join the community group
Setup

Get your free Gemini API key

Do this once and you're ready for every session — it costs nothing.

Get a free Gemini API key
  1. 1Go to aistudio.google.com/apikey in your browser
  2. 2Sign in with a Google account, or create one — it's free
  3. 3Click "Create API key"
  4. 4Copy the key — each session tells you exactly where to paste it
Test that it's working

Send Gemini this prompt — if it responds clearly and at length, you're all set:

You are an AI assistant helping me learn to build AI agents. In 3 sentences, explain what an AI agent is and give me one real-world example of how someone in Africa could use one to solve a business problem.
Do I have to use Gemini specifically?
Curriculum

What you'll build in Builder 1

12 sessions, all hands-on. Each one produces something you can actually use or show — not just notes.

Week 1
  • Daily News & Industry Summary Agent
  • Calendar & Task Prioritizer Agent
  • Slack Morning Briefing Bot
Week 2
  • Meeting Notes Formatter Agent
  • Document Summarizer Agent
  • Basic Data Extractor Agent
Week 3
  • Gmail AI Triage Agent
  • Price & Competitor Monitor Agent
  • Lead Capture & Qualifier Bot
Week 4
  • Social Media Post Generator
  • Simple FAQ Chatbot
  • WhatsApp Auto-Reply Bot
Pace

There's no schedule — go at your own pace

Builder 1 is fully self-paced. Here's a rhythm that works well if you want a guideline.

A pace that works well
1
2–3 sessions a week
Most students finish Builder 1 in 4–6 weeks at this pace — but there's no deadline, so go faster or slower.
Suggested
2
Every guide, unlocked immediately
Each session's full written guide is available the moment you start — go deeper, experiment, revisit anytime.
Self-paced
3
Ongoing community support
Share your agents in the WhatsApp group. Get feedback from other builders and the team, any day of the week.
Community
How long does my Builder 1 access last?
Community

Support, community & next steps

You're not building alone. Here's how to stay connected and get help when you need it.

How to get help
WhatsApp Community
Primary space for questions, updates, and sharing what you build.
→ Join the community group
Email
For account issues, billing, or anything that needs a longer conversation.
→ support@socialdevtechnologies.com
Your Dashboard
Sessions, guides, XP, and certificates all live here. Bookmark it.
→ Go to your dashboard
Before you dive in — a quick checklist
  • Got my free Gemini API key from Google AI Studio
  • Tested it with the prompt from the Setup section — it responded well
  • Can log in to the Social Dev Technologies dashboard
  • Joined the WhatsApp community group
🎉 You're all set — go build your first agent whenever you're ready!
Session 1 Guide
Ready to start building?

Work through Session 1 at your own pace — build your portfolio, extract design DNA, create a reusable design skill, and publish live.

Build a real product, extract design DNA, build a reusable design skill and publish live →
StartDaily News & Industry Summary Agent