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Cursor Academy

Free Interactive Cursor AI Course & Technical Training

Master the world's #1 AI-first IDE. Learn Composer, Agent Mode, Background Agents, MCP integration, and every feature that makes Cursor the industry standard.

Tab AutocompleteBackground AgentsComposerAgent ModeYOLO ModePlan ModeCursor RulesMCP
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MODULES
40
QUESTIONS
XP SYSTEM
PROMPTCHATMCPRULESAGENTCURSOROUTPUT

Cursor AI Technical Training Modules

Getting Started

Cursor Tab Autocomplete

Chat & Context Management

Composer & Agent Mode

Cursor Rules & Configuration

MCP Integration

Background Agents

Cursor vs Competitors

Privacy & Enterprise

Pricing & Power Tips

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Cursor Academy free?

Yes, 100% free. No sign-up, no credit card. All 10 modules, 14 lessons, and 50+ quizzes are immediately accessible. Progress saves locally in your browser.

What topics does the Cursor Academy cover?

The course covers Cursor installation, VS Code migration, Tab autocomplete, Chat & @mentions, Inline Edit (Ctrl+K), Composer, Agent Mode, YOLO Mode, Plan Mode, .cursorrules & MDC files, MCP integration, Background Agents, privacy & enterprise features, pricing plans, and power-user shortcuts.

Is Cursor better than GitHub Copilot?

Cursor excels at agentic workflows, multi-file editing, and autonomous coding with Agent Mode. Copilot has better JetBrains support and enterprise compliance. This course teaches you to maximize Cursor's unique strengths.

What are .cursorrules?

.cursorrules (and the modern .cursor/rules/*.mdc format) are project-level configuration files that give Cursor's AI persistent instructions about your codebase coding standards, conventions, and behavior rules.

Do I need programming experience?

No prerequisites required. The course starts from absolute basics (installation & setup) and progressively advances to expert topics like Background Agents, MCP integration, and enterprise deployment.

Is my code safe with Cursor?

Yes. Cursor offers Privacy Mode with Zero Data Retention (ZDR) your code is never stored or used for training. Cursor is SOC 2 Type II certified with SAML SSO, SCIM, and CMEK for enterprise security.

What does Cursor Pro cost?

Cursor Pro is $20/month ($16/month annual). It includes unlimited Tab completions, a $20 credit pool for premium models, and extended Agent limits. Auto mode is unlimited and doesn't consume credits.

Can I use my VS Code extensions in Cursor?

Yes! Cursor is a VS Code fork. All VS Code extensions, themes, keybindings, and settings work natively. On first launch, Cursor offers a one-click migration from VS Code.

What is Agent Mode?

Agent Mode transforms Cursor's Composer into an autonomous coding agent. It can plan changes, create/modify multiple files, run terminal commands, execute tests, and self-correct based on error output all without manual intervention.

What models does Cursor support?

Cursor supports Claude Sonnet 3.5, Claude Opus 3, GPT-4o, o1, and more. Auto mode intelligently routes to the optimal model for each task and is unlimited on paid plans.

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