Module 0.3: Opening the Course Folder

Reference Guide

• Time to Complete: 5 minutes
• Prerequisites: Cursor installed (Module 0.2)

📖 Overview

Download the course files and open them in Cursor to unlock interactive lessons with slash commands.

Key takeaway: Download ZIP from website, unzip to Documents, open folder in Cursor, and verify file structure.

Download Course Files

📥 Download Course Files

The ZIP file (complete-course.zip) downloads automatically to your Downloads folder.

Unzip Course Files

Mac:

1. Open Downloads folder
2. Double-click the ZIP file
3. A new folder appears: cursor-pm-course
4. Drag this folder to your Documents folder (or preferred location)

Windows:

1. Open Downloads folder
2. Right-click the ZIP file
3. Select Extract All
4. Choose destination (Documents folder recommended)
5. Click Extract

⚠️ Important: Remember where you put this folder. You’ll open it in Cursor next.

Open Folder in Cursor

You have three ways to open the course folder in Cursor:

Method 1: File Menu

1. Launch Cursor
2. Click File → Open Folder (Mac) or File → Open Folder (Windows)
3. Navigate to where you unzipped the files (e.g., Documents)
4. Select the cursor-pm-course folder
5. Click Open

Method 2: Drag and Drop

1. Launch Cursor
2. Open Finder (Mac) or File Explorer (Windows)
3. Navigate to the cursor-pm-course folder
4. Drag the entire folder onto Cursor’s window
5. Cursor opens the folder as a project

Method 3: Welcome Screen

1. Launch Cursor
2. On the welcome screen, click Open Folder
3. Navigate to cursor-pm-course
4. Click Open

Trust the Folder

When you open the folder, Cursor may ask:

“Do you trust the authors of files in this folder?”

Click Yes, I trust the authors.

Why this appears: Cursor protects you from potentially malicious code. Since you downloaded these course files from the official website, they’re safe to trust.

Verify Setup

Check File Explorer

After opening the folder, you should see a File Explorer on the left side showing:

cursor-pm-course/
├── .cursor/
│   ├── commands/
│   └── rules/
├── company-context/
├── lesson-modules/
└── README.md

Don’t see File Explorer? Click View → Sidebar or press Cmd+B (Mac) / Ctrl+B (Windows).

Test Slash Commands

1. Open Composer by pressing Cmd+I (Mac) or Ctrl+I (Windows)
2. Type / in the input box
3. You should see a dropdown with commands like /start-1-1, /start-1-2, etc.

If you see the slash commands, you’re ready! These commands trigger the interactive lessons.

Quick Navigation

Now that your folder is open, here’s what you need to know:

File Explorer (Left sidebar):

• Browse all course files
• Click files to open them
• Expand/collapse folders with arrows

Composer (Cmd+I or Ctrl+I):

• Where you’ll interact with Claude
• Type slash commands to start lessons
• Type questions or requests

That’s it for now. Module 1.1 will walk you through everything in detail.

🐛 Troubleshooting

”I don’t see the File Explorer”

Fix: Press Cmd+B (Mac) or Ctrl+B (Windows) to toggle the sidebar. Or click View → Sidebar.

”Slash commands don’t appear when I type /”

Fix: Make sure you opened the folder (not individual files). Close Cursor, then use File → Open Folder and select the entire cursor-pm-course folder.

”The folder structure looks different”

Fix: You may have opened a subfolder by mistake. Close Cursor and open the top-level folder (the one containing .cursor, company-context, and lesson-modules).

”Cursor asks me to trust the folder every time”

Fix: Make sure you clicked “Yes, I trust the authors” and checked “Trust all files in parent folder” (if that option appears).

📚 Resources

Official Documentation:

• Cursor Docs - Projects - Understanding project folders
• Cursor Docs - File Navigation - File Explorer guide

Video Tutorials:

• Opening Projects in Cursor - Official video tutorial

Community:

• Cursor Forum - Setup Help - Community support
• Cursor Discord - Real-time help

Course Resources:

• Course website download page - Re-download if needed
• GitHub repository - Advanced users can clone directly

🚀 What’s Next?

Module 0.3 complete:

• ✅ Course files downloaded
• ✅ Folder opened in Cursor
• ✅ File structure verified
• ✅ Slash commands ready

Next: Module 1.1 - Welcome to TaskFlow

You’re ready to start the real course! Module 1.1 introduces you to TaskFlow (the fictional company you’ll work for) and teaches you the basics of Cursor’s interface.

To start Module 1.1:

1. Make sure Composer is open (Cmd+I or Ctrl+I)
2. Type /start-1-1 and press Enter
3. Follow Claude’s instructions

Go to Module 1.1 →