Henry offers a free AI course in Colombia to build apps without knowing how to code

TechnologyColombiaEl TiempoNov 4, 2026, 1:37 PMAI summary

The tech academy Henry opened a free training program with spots for 10,000 people in Colombia to learn how to develop applications with artificial intelligence without programming knowledge. It consists of two 45-minute virtual classes on Tuesday, November 10 and Wednesday, November 11, starting at 7:00 p.m. The first session covers defining the app's problem and users; the second, led by Verónica Vargas, product lead at Laburen, is a hands-on exercise to create a test version with AI. Registration closes on November 10.

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Henry offers two 45-minute virtual classes on November 10 and 11, starting at 7:00 p.m.
There are spots for 10,000 people and no prior programming knowledge is required, only a computer and internet connection.
The second session, with Verónica Vargas of Laburen, teaches how to turn an idea into a test version using AI.

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