Principal Mode: Project — the course

Questions and answers

Short, direct answers. If yours is not here, write to me — the email is at the end of the page.

The course

Who is the course for?

For anyone who wants AI to help with something that lasts longer than one conversation. A project here means anything that continues: a book or a dissertation, a one-person company, preparing a wedding or a large event, raising a child, building fitness and healthy eating. You don't need to code, but you should already know your way around Claude or a similar AI chat — the course builds on everyday use. The course is for people aged 18 and over.

Do I need to code?

No. The course is for people who don't code. You work in Claude, an ordinary tool. Whatever needs setting up, you set up with a short guide before the first evening.

Which project should I choose?

A project of your own is not required. You can follow the course on the project I build during the evenings, or I will send you a practice project to learn on. If you have your own, anything that matters to you and has a longer horizon will do — a complex project with lots of material shows the most. If you are unsure, write to me beforehand and we will choose together.

What language is the course in?

Slovak. The materials and the ready-made procedures are in Slovak as well; an English edition is planned, but not yet available. If you would like an English course, write to me — I keep count of interest.

How do the evenings work?

Online, live, about 90 minutes, in a small group. It isn't a lecture: during the evening you build your system — on your own or a practice project — and I guide you step by step. If you prefer, you can simply follow along. Everyone works on their own; anyone who likes can share their screen and show where they've got to.

How much time does it take outside the evenings? And what if I miss one?

Nothing outside the evenings is required — I don't set homework. If you want to prepare, you can. Before the first evening you just set up Claude following a short guide. If you miss an evening, you get the materials and a list of what we covered, plus the recording if all participants agreed to recording.

What do I take away?

Above all the ability to work with Claude beyond one-off questions: to run a long-term project with AI that has a memory. You learn to work with files and projects directly on disk, let AI process your material, check what it writes, and wrap up your work so nothing gets lost. On top of that, a system built on your project, ready-made procedures (setting up a project, processing material, audit, wrap-up, export), materials for every evening, and support during the course and for 30 days after, including one personal call.

Tools

What do I need?

A computer (Mac or Windows) and a Claude account with a paid plan (Pro or higher). Working with ChatGPT? A ChatGPT version is available on request, just write to me. A project of your own is not required. Whatever needs installing, you install with a short guide before the first evening.

What are the ready-made procedures?

A set of ready-made working procedures — the tools call them skills, and you get them as the Principal Mode plugin — that handle the routine for you: setting up a project, processing dropped-in material, wrapping up your work, auditing for contradictions, export. You get them in the course and learn to use them; after the course they remain yours.

Price and terms

How much does it cost and when do I pay?

€290 per seat — an introductory, final price: Kolista s. r. o. is not VAT-registered, so nothing is added. Payment is by bank transfer after the order is accepted, by 23 November 2026 for the December course. If you sign up after 20 November, payment is due within 3 days of order acceptance and no later than the day before the first meeting. Graduates of the Život course pay €190 if they order within three months of its last evening.

How do I order a seat?

Through the order form (in Slovak): pick a date, fill in your details and confirm the terms. You get an immediate confirmation that the order arrived; within three working days I accept it by email with payment details — that is when the contract is made. Nothing is paid before acceptance, and you can cancel (revoke) the order until then.

Can I withdraw from the contract?

Yes. As a consumer you have 14 days from the conclusion of the contract to withdraw without giving a reason, also via the online form. You can cancel free of charge up to 7 calendar days before the first evening. And if after the first evening you find it is not for you, write within 48 hours and I refund the full amount. Details are in the terms and conditions and the withdrawal notice (both in Slovak).

What if I find it is not for me?

If you find that out after the first evening, write to me within 48 hours of its end and I refund the fee. The refund conditions are in the terms and conditions (Slovak).

Do you run it for companies?

Yes — as a closed group for your team, online or in person. Price and format by agreement; write to me about what you're dealing with.

Will I get an invoice?

Yes. The course is provided by Kolista s. r. o., company ID 57665311, Slovakia. Kolista s. r. o. is not VAT-registered; the listed prices are final.

Recordings and privacy

Are the evenings recorded?

Only if all participants agree to recording; if anyone objects, the evening isn't recorded. A recording serves whoever missed an evening: only participants of that date get the link, it is available for 3 months after the last session and is not used anywhere else.

Who has access to my projects?

No one but you. Your projects are in your own Claude account. Neither the other participants nor I can see them — unless you choose to share your screen during an evening and show something, or send me something during a consultation or post it in the participants' group (where all its members see it). Details on personal data are in the privacy notice.

Contact

Didn't find your answer?

Write to me — one person runs the course and I read every message.

or pm@principalmode.io

Name, email and message are used only to reply — privacy notice.