Module 1: Fundamentals1.1: Welcome to TaskFlow

Module 1.1: Welcome to TaskFlow

Reference Guide

  • Time to Complete: 10-15 minutes
  • Prerequisites: Cursor installed, course folder open

Start this module in Cursor: Run /start-1-1 to begin the interactive lesson.

📖 Overview

This module introduces TaskFlow (your fictional company for the course) and explains how interactive modules work.

Key takeaway: You’ll work as Senior PM at TaskFlow throughout the course, using real company context for all exercises.

🏢 TaskFlow Company

What it is: Project management SaaS - “Asana meets Linear” for remote-first teams

Company metrics:

  • Series B startup, $20M raised, 50 employees
  • $2.5M ARR, 10,000 active users
  • Founded 2021, growing fast
  • Mission: Empower remote teams to collaborate seamlessly

Product positioning:

  • Async-first project management
  • Competes with Asana, Linear, Monday.com
  • Built for distributed teams
  • Key features: Tasks, projects, integrations, clean UI

👤 Your Role

Title: Senior Product Manager - Activation & Onboarding

Focus areas:

  • New user activation
  • Onboarding flow optimization
  • First-run experience
  • Time-to-value metrics

Key metrics you own:

  • Activation rate (users who complete setup)
  • Time to first value
  • 7-day retention
  • Feature adoption rates

👥 User Personas

Sarah - Enterprise Admin

  • Role: IT administrator at 500+ person company
  • Top needs: SSO, security controls, audit logs
  • Pain point: Complex enterprise requirements, compliance needs

Mike - Individual Contributor Engineer

  • Role: Software engineer on distributed team
  • Top needs: Speed, keyboard shortcuts, GitHub integration
  • Pain point: Wants minimal friction, maximum efficiency

Alex - Team Lead

  • Role: Engineering manager leading 8-person team
  • Top needs: Team visibility, workload balance, reporting
  • Pain point: Needs oversight without micromanaging

📚 Course Structure

Interactive Modules

Each module uses a slash command to start:

  • Type /start-1-1 in Composer (Cmd+I / Ctrl+I)
  • Claude loads the teaching script and guides you
  • You DO the work (write PRDs, analyze data, etc.)
  • 15-30 minutes per module

Reference Guides

  • Standalone guides for each module (like this one)
  • Use for quick lookups after completing modules
  • Includes troubleshooting and resources

Three Levels

Level 0: Setup (2 modules)

  • Installing Cursor
  • Opening course folder

Level 1: Cursor Fundamentals (7 modules)

  • Interface, @ mentions, Composer
  • Chat, Cmd K, file operations
  • Custom commands, project rules

Level 2: Real PM Work (3+ modules)

  • Writing PRDs
  • Analyzing user research
  • Data analysis and synthesis

⏱️ Time Commitment

Per module: 15-30 minutes Full course: 15-20 hours (self-paced)

You can:

  • Take breaks anytime
  • Do one module per day
  • Binge entire sections
  • Skip around (though sequential is recommended)

📂 File Structure

When you open the course folder in Cursor, you’ll see:

company-context/
├── COMPANY.md          # Company overview
├── PRODUCT.md          # Product details
├── PERSONAS.md         # User personas
└── COMPETITIVE.md      # Competitive landscape

lesson-modules/
├── 1.1-welcome/        # This module
├── 1.2-interface/      # Next module
└── [more modules...]   # As you progress

.cursor/
├── rules/              # Project context
└── commands/           # Slash commands (/start-X-X)

Pro tip: Keep company context files open in tabs for quick reference during exercises.

🐛 Troubleshooting

”I don’t see the course files in Cursor”

Fix: Press Cmd+Shift+E (Mac) or Ctrl+Shift+E (Windows) to open file explorer. Make sure you opened the course folder, not just Cursor.

”Slash commands aren’t working”

Fix: Type slash commands in Composer (Cmd+I / Ctrl+I), not in regular chat. Start with /start-1-1 exactly as shown.

”I’m confused about TaskFlow vs real work”

Fix: TaskFlow is fictional practice context. After the course, you’ll use these same Cursor skills with your real company’s documents.

🚀 What’s Next?

Module 1.1 complete:

  • ✅ Met TaskFlow (your fictional company)
  • ✅ Know your role (Senior PM - Activation & Onboarding)
  • ✅ Understand course structure (interactive modules + reference guides)
  • ✅ See company files in Cursor

Next: Module 1.2 - Using Cursor’s Interface

Learn the three main workflows (Chat, Cmd K, Composer), @ mentions for referencing files, and organizing your workspace for PM tasks.

Go to Module 1.2 →

0.3: Opening Course Folder1.2: Using Cursor's Interface