Module 0.3: Starting the Course

Reference Guide

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

📖 Overview

Set up the course inside Cursor with a single pasted prompt. The AI installs the FSPM CLI, downloads the course materials into your project, and tells you how to begin.

Key takeaway: Open Cursor, start a new project, open the Agents view, paste one prompt, and follow the AI’s instructions.

Set Up the Course

This course uses Cursor’s Agents view.

Step 1: Start a New Project

Launch Cursor
Click File → Open Folder
Create a new empty folder (Documents is a good spot - name it something like cursor-course)
Select it and click Open

Step 2: Open the Agents View

Press Cmd+I (Mac) or Ctrl+I (Windows) to open the Agents view. This is where you talk to the AI.

Step 3: Paste This Prompt

Copy this into the Agents view and press Enter:

Fetch fullstackpm.com/cli and help me start Cursor for Product Managers

The AI installs the FSPM CLI, pulls the course materials into your project, and walks you through starting Module 1.1.

Trust the Folder

When you open a 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. This is your own project folder, so it’s safe to trust.

Verify Setup

Check File Explorer

After the AI finishes setup, you should see a File Explorer on the left side showing course files like:

cursor-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

Open the Agents view by pressing Cmd+I (Mac) or Ctrl+I (Windows)
Type / in the input box
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.

Prefer the Terminal? (CLI Path)

If you’re comfortable in a terminal, you can set up the course yourself instead of asking the AI:

Install the FSPM CLI: npm i -g fullstackpm (no npm? use the install script at fullstackpm.com/cli)
Run fspm get cursor-for-pms in the folder where you want the course
Open that folder in Cursor (File → Open Folder)

You end up in the same place: course files in your project, slash commands ready.

Now that your course is set up, 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

Agents view (Cmd+I or Ctrl+I):

Where you’ll interact with the AI
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 the setup finished and you’re in the folder the AI set up (the one containing .cursor, company-context, and lesson-modules). If you just added the files, close and reopen the folder so Cursor picks up the commands.

”The AI says it can’t install the CLI”

Fix: Ask it to show you the error. If it’s blocked from running commands, check that you approved the command when Cursor asked. You can also use the CLI path above and install it yourself.

”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

Community:

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

Course Resources:

FSPM CLI - Install instructions and docs
GitHub repository - Advanced users can clone directly

🚀 What’s Next?

Module 0.3 complete:

✅ Project created in Cursor
✅ Course materials installed
✅ 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:

Make sure the Agents view is open (Cmd+I or Ctrl+I)
Type /start-1-1 and press Enter
Follow the AI’s instructions

Go to Module 1.1 →

0.2: Installation & Setup 1.1: Welcome to TaskFlow