Small classes with hands-on guidance
Zero to Hero
App Development
with AI — beginner friendly
Zero to Hero is Vancouver App Academy’s in-person program that teaches non-programmers how to use AI to design, build, and launch a mobile app.
- No coding background required
- Learn how to use AI
- Hands-on experience with expert guidance
Who is this for?
The Zero to Hero course is designed for people who have ideas but no traditional programming background.
Aspiring app creators
You have an app idea, but don't know where to start.
Entrepreneurs & small business owners
You want to build apps yourself without hiring somebody else.
Designers & tinkerers
You enjoy creating things and want to turn your creativity into working apps.
Zero to Hero Course:
This course is 4 sessions (two hours each) of hands-on, guided workshop. You’ll see the entire app-building journey, from blank page to a live working app running on your phone.
Time: 10:00AM - 12:00PM
Location: #1208 - 20800 Westminster Hwy, Richmond, BC
Session 1
- App building fundamentals
- Create an app with AI
- Install the app on your phone
Session 2
- Database fundamentals
- Create an app that uses data
- Implement a login page
Session 3
- Send & receive data to a server
- Build a registration page
- Enable password recovery
Session 4
- Web hosting fundamentals
- Set up a checkout page
- How to publish your app
Learn from someone who actually builds apps with AI — end to end.
Zero to Hero is led by Wesley Wong, founder of Foxhound Consulting Corp and creator of many iOS apps built with the help of AI. Wesley is a Computing Science graduate from Simon Fraser University (British Columbia, Canada) with 10+ years of development experience.
Each session focuses on practical examples and guided hands-on work, helping you apply what you learn directly to building an app.
What makes this different?
- ★ Designed for non-programmers — no prior coding experience needed.
- ★ Focus on AI-assisted coding, no memorizing syntax.
- ★ Small cohort size so you can ask questions and get feedback.
- ★ Supportive environment to keep you motivated and on track.
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