# Curriculum

## Structured Learning Paths

Progress through sequenced modules that combine documentation, interactive labs, and project-based assignments. Graduate with certification and unlock new opportunities.

## Learning Modules

### Foundation Level

#### AeThex Foundations

Establish core mastery of the AeThex platform, from environment setup to shipping your first interactive experience.

**Duration:** 2.5 hours  
**Level:** Foundation

**Focus Areas:**

- Workspace onboarding
- Project scaffolding
- Passport + identity

**Learning Goals:**

- Configure a production-ready AeThex project
- Understand AeThex Passport, identity, and role models
- Publish your first interactive deployment

**Lessons:**

1. **Platform Orientation** (Video - 20 min)
   - Tour the AeThex workspace, dashboards, and navigation patterns
2. **Project Blueprint Setup** (Article - 35 min)
   - Create a new AeThex project, connect Supabase, and configure environments
3. **Passport Fundamentals** (Interactive Lab - 40 min)
   - Implement profiles, achievements, and realm roles using AeThex Passport APIs
4. **Launch Checklist** (Assignment - 35 min)
   - Deploy to Netlify/Vercel and validate observability before inviting users

**Capstone:** Foundations Launch Sprint

- Ship a small but complete AeThex experience showcasing authentication, feed updates, and deployment
- Assemble a two-week plan outlining features, success metrics, and deployment artifacts

### Builder Level

#### Product Builder Track

Design and scale collaborative communities with AeThex real-time tooling, automations, and membership flows.

**Duration:** 3 hours  
**Level:** Builder

**Focus Areas:**

- Community feed
- Workflow automations
- Admin control center

**Learning Goals:**

- Compose a modular community feed that reacts to Supabase events
- Automate onboarding with roles, achievements, and curriculum progression
- Operate with observability dashboards and admin tooling

**Lessons:**

1. **Community Signal Architecture** (Article - 45 min)
   - Use AeThex feed primitives and Supabase realtime to orchestrate community updates
2. **Role & Realm Automation** (Interactive Lab - 50 min)
   - Configure workflows that auto-assign mentors, progress members, and trigger cascading events
3. **Admin Operations** (Assignment - 45 min)
   - Build dashboards for moderation, analytics, and bulk member management

### Advanced Level

#### Advanced Integration Track

Master complex architectures combining multiple AeThex services with custom backends and third-party platforms.

**Duration:** 4+ hours  
**Level:** Advanced

**Focus Areas:**

- Microservices patterns
- Performance optimization
- Security hardening

**Learning Goals:**

- Design scalable event-driven systems
- Implement security controls and compliance workflows
- Optimize for cost and performance

## Certification Paths

### AeThex Certified Builder

Complete Foundation and Builder modules + 2 capstone projects

**Benefits:**

- Verified badge on Passport
- Exclusive community recognition
- Priority access to new features
- Direct connection with the AeThex team

### AeThex Certified Architect

Complete all modules + Advanced capstone + architecture review

**Benefits:**

- Premium Passport badge
- Speaking opportunities at AeThex events
- Consulting partnership eligibility
- Leadership role in community

## Learning Format Options

### Article

Self-paced written guides with code examples and references

### Video Walkthrough

Visual step-by-step tutorials with screen recordings

### Interactive Lab

Hands-on environment with pre-configured infrastructure and guided challenges

### Hands-on Assignment

Real-world project that builds on previous lessons

## Progress Tracking

- Track your progress through modules
- View completed lessons and remaining assignments
- Earn badges and certificates
- Share your achievements on your Passport
- Connect with mentors and cohort members

## Support

- Ask questions in lesson forums
- Get feedback on capstone projects
- One-on-one mentoring available for advanced tracks
- Community study groups

## Next Steps

1. Start with [AeThex Foundations](#aethex-foundations) if you're new to the platform
2. Progress to [Product Builder Track](#product-builder-track) to build communities
3. Advance to specialized tracks based on your goals
4. Earn certifications and unlock new opportunities