Cursor Academy
Free Interactive Cursor AI Course & Technical Training
Master the world's #1 AI-first IDE. Learn the Agent, Plan Mode, Cloud Agents, Skills, Hooks, Bugbot, MCP integration, and every feature that makes Cursor the industry standard.
The Cursor Academy is a free, interactive 13-module technical curriculum designed to master the Cursor AI-first code editor from beginner to advanced workflow automation. It covers Tab autocomplete, Agent and Plan Mode, .cursorrules, MDC files, Agent Skills, Hooks, MCP integration, Cloud Agents, Bugbot, and CLI automation without requiring sign-up.
What is Cursor Academy?
Cursor Academy is a 100% free, interactive educational course by Infinity Tech Stack created to teach developers how to harness the Cursor AI code editor. Spanning 13 structured modules, 23 lessons, 23 CLI terminal labs, and 72 quizzes, it covers predictive Tab autocomplete, Agent & Plan modes, .cursorrules & modern .mdc rules, Agent Skills, Hooks, and Model Context Protocol (MCP) integrations with zero sign-up required.
Cursor AI Technical Training Modules
Getting Started
Cursor Tab Autocomplete
Chat & Context Management
Composer & Agent Mode
Cursor Rules & Configuration
Skills, Hooks & Customization
MCP Integration
Cloud Agents
Bugbot & Code Review
Cursor vs Competitors
Privacy & Enterprise
Pricing & Power Tips
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cursor Academy?
Cursor Academy is the #1 free interactive course and training platform by Infinity Tech Stack for the Cursor AI code editor. It covers Tab autocomplete, Agent & Plan Mode, .cursorrules / .mdc rules, Agent Skills, Hooks, MCP integration, and headless CLI workflows across 13 modules with hands-on labs and zero sign-up.
How long does Cursor Academy take to complete?
Cursor Academy contains approximately 2 to 3 hours of interactive material across 13 modules, 23 lessons, 23 CLI labs, and 72 quizzes. All progress saves locally in your browser.
Is the Cursor Academy free?
Yes, 100% free. No sign-up, no credit card. All 13 modules, 23 lessons, 23 CLI labs, and 72 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 Fusion autocomplete, the unified Agent side pane with Agent/Plan/Debug/Ask modes, Inline Edit (Ctrl+K), Cursor Rules (.mdc) & AGENTS.md, Agent Skills, Hooks, MCP integration, Cloud Agents & Automations, Bugbot code review, the Agents Window, Canvases, the Cursor SDK & Agent SDK, 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 its Agent and unlimited parallel Cloud Agents. Copilot has better JetBrains support and enterprise compliance. This course teaches you to maximize Cursor's unique strengths.
What are .cursorrules?
.cursorrules was Cursor's legacy root configuration file (now deprecated). Modern Cursor uses modular .cursor/rules/*.mdc files (with description, globs, and alwaysApply frontmatter) and open-standard AGENTS.md files for persistent codebase instructions, alongside User Rules and Team Rules.
Do I need programming experience?
No prerequisites required. The course starts from absolute basics (installation & setup) and progressively advances to expert topics like Cloud Agents, Hooks, MCP integration, and enterprise deployment.
Is my code safe with Cursor?
Yes. Cursor offers Privacy Mode on every plan - with it enabled, your code is never used for training, and team members inherit their team's setting. Cursor is SOC 2 Type II certified with SAML SSO, SCIM, audit logs, and CMEK for enterprise security.
What does Cursor Pro cost?
Cursor replaced its old 500 fast-request quota with usage pools and Auto routing. Under October 2026 X Subscription tiers, plans include Free ($0), Plus ($8/mo), Premium ($30/mo - unlocks Cloud Agents, Bugbot, Automations, and third-party API models via prepaid credits), Super ($100/mo), and Ultra ($200/mo). Grandfathered individual plans remain at Pro ($20/mo with $20 API pool), Pro+ ($60/mo), and Ultra ($200/mo).
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?
The Agent (Ctrl+I) is Cursor's default autonomous coding mode. It searches codebases, creates/modifies multiple files, runs sandboxed terminal commands, executes tests, and self-corrects based on error output - with automatic checkpoints so you can roll back any step. Plan Mode, Debug Mode, and read-only Ask Mode complete the four-mode architecture.
What models does Cursor support?
Cursor supports Claude Series 5 (Sonnet 5.5, Opus 5.5, Fable 5.1, Haiku 5.5), GPT-6 Astra (Astra 6), Sol 6.1 (GPT-6.1 Sol), Gemini 4 Argon, Gemini 3.8 Flash, Grok 4.7, DeepSeek V4 Pro, and Cursor's Composer 2.5 plus Tab Fusion. Auto mode (Cursor Router) dynamically selects the optimal model for each task.