Frequently asked questions.

What is North Star AI Academy?

A $19/month subscription that teaches non-technical people how to use AI to build their own businesses. One subscription, a growing library of classes, your pace. Claude is built into every lesson as your teacher.

Who is this for?

Anyone who wants to use AI to build something of their own. A side hustle, a small business, a career pivot, a creative project. No coding background required. No degree required. Just curiosity.

Do I need to know anything about AI to start?

No. The program is built for non-technical people. Session 0 is free and walks you through everything you need to begin.

How much does it cost?

$19/month. Flat. No tiers, no annual upsells, no founder pricing. New subscribers get a 7-day free trial. Card up front. Cancel anytime from your account.

What happens after my 7 days?

Your card is charged $19. If you cancel before day 7 from your account settings, you're not charged at all and you still got the free trial.

Can I cancel later?

Yes, anytime. One click in your account. You keep access through the end of your current paid month, then access ends. No phone tree, no negotiation.

What's the refund policy?

If you cancel during the 7-day trial, you're never charged. After that there are no refunds, but you can cancel anytime to stop future charges. Your subscription ends at the close of the paid month.

What's in the class library?

Three tracks: Core (11 lessons covering the basics of building with AI), Chief of Staff Mode (8 lessons on running Claude as an operating layer across your business), and Master Class (11 deeper-dive phases). Plus a Quick Wins track coming after launch.

How often are new classes added?

A new class drops every month, sometimes more. Subscribers get them automatically, no upgrade required.

Are classes time-gated or drip-fed?

No drip, no cohort, no schedule. The day you subscribe, every class is unlocked. Start any class anytime, finish at your own pace.

Where do I start?

Most people start with Session 0 (free, no signup needed). After subscribing, work through the Core track from Session 1. Then either Chief of Staff Mode or Master Class depending on what you want to push on.

How does Claude as the teacher actually work?

Every lesson page has a Claude tutor pre-loaded with that lesson's transcript, objectives, and common stumbles. You can ask "explain that part differently," "give me an example from my situation," "play the customer so I can practice." It walks the lesson with you in your context.

What about across lessons?

There is also a Study Partner mode available anywhere in the app. It has wider context across the full curriculum. Useful for "I finished Sessions 1 through 5, help me apply them to my idea."

Are my conversations private?

Yes. Conversations are stored in your account so you can resume them. They are not shared with other subscribers and are not used to train models on your personal content.

Can I share my login?

No. One account per person. If you want to share with a partner or teammate, each person needs their own subscription.

Can I use what I learn for work content?

Yes. The whole point is for you to apply this to a real business, side project, or work workflow. Lesson content and downloadable kits are licensed for your own use.

Do I get a Discord?

Yes. Active subscribers get an invite to the subscribers-only Discord. Compare notes, ask questions, share what you are building.