Overview
This course helps software teams move beyond ad-hoc “vibe coding” and adopt the BMAD (Breakthrough Method of Agile AI-Driven Development) framework within the Cursor IDE. Through a structured exploration of BMAD’s two pillars—Agentic Planning and Context-Engineered Development—participants will learn how to harness AI agents as collaborators, bring consistency to planning and coding, and accelerate delivery while maintaining clarity and quality.

By the end of the program, students will be able to guide AI-assisted workflows that preserve context, align with Agile practices, and deliver production-ready results.

Target Student
This course is designed for developers, team leads, and product-minded professionals who want to structure AI pair-programming inside Agile delivery. It is ideal for teams adopting Cursor and leaders responsible for shaping AI-assisted workflows.

Prerequisites
Participants should have experience with at least one programming language and basic familiarity with Git-based workflows. Knowledge of Agile principles is helpful but not required. No prior experience with Cursor or BMAD is assumed.

Note
Because generative AI technology is rapidly evolving, course contents are subject to change.

COURSE OUTLINE

Welcome & Orientation
Why “vibe coding” breaks down at team scale
Cursor IDE as a hub for AI-assisted development
Overview of BMAD as the Breakthrough Method of Agile AI-Driven Development

Principles of AI-Driven Agile
What makes AI-assisted development different from traditional Agile
Roles of human oversight, iteration, and collaboration with AI
The importance of context preservation in team workflows

Agentic Planning
Understanding the role of Analyst, PM, and Architect agents
Creating clear and consistent PRDs and Architecture documents
Shifting from vague prompts to structured, reusable specifications
Classroom exercise: drafting and refining a lightweight PRD with AI assistance

Context-Engineered Development
How the Scrum Master, Dev, and QA agents build from story files
Ensuring context and guidance flow seamlessly into development tasks
The role of story files as “blueprints” for AI-assisted coding
Workshop: transforming a feature idea into a fully contextualized story

Working in Cursor with BMAD
Integrating AI agents into the Cursor IDE
Collaborating with AI across planning, development, and review
Strategies for reviewing, refining, and iterating AI-generated code

Applications Beyond Coding
Adapting BMAD workflows to product design, strategy, and business domains
Using expansion packs for non-technical applications
Framing AI agents as teammates in diverse industries

Leadership, Quality, and Responsibility
The evolving role of the leader in AI-driven projects
Maintaining fairness, transparency, and trust in AI workflows
Balancing speed with governance, security, and long-term maintainability

Capstone Workshop: Beyond Vibe Coding
Teams apply Agentic Planning and Context-Engineered Development to scope, plan, and implement a small feature in Cursor
Emphasis on collaboration, role play of BMAD agents, and reflection on outcomes
Class presentations and discussion of lessons learned