A 2-hour guided workshop teaching the BMad Method framework for AI-driven development using GitHub Copilot

Duration: 2 hours
Format: Interactive workshop with breakout rooms
Level: Intermediate to Advanced
Tool: GitHub Copilot (VS Code)

• The BMad Method Framework: 4-phase structured approach to AI-driven development
• Context Engineering: How to build shared context between AI agents
• Agent Orchestration: Using Product Manager, Architect, and Developer agents
• Hands-On Practice: Build a complete to-do application from PRD to working code

A complete to-do application including:

• Product Requirements Document (PRD)
• Technical Architecture with Decision Records (ADRs)
• Component specifications
• Working React components with TypeScript

• Node.js v20+ - Download here
• VS Code with GitHub Copilot extension active
• Basic JavaScript/React knowledge
• 500MB free disk space

# Check Node.js version
node --version  # Should show v20.x.x or higher

# Verify Copilot is active
# In VS Code: Open Copilot Chat (Ctrl+Shift+I or Cmd+Shift+I)
# You should see the Copilot Chat panel open and ready

• BMad Method overview
• 4-phase workflow explanation
• Context vs. Prompt Engineering

Exercise 1: BMad Installation & Setup (10 min)
Exercise 2: PRD Creation with PM Agent (25 min)
Exercise 3: Architecture Design with Architect Agent (25 min)
Exercise 4: Build First Story with Developer Agent (30 min)

• Q&A
• Next steps
• Additional resources

bmad-copilot-workshop/
├── README.md                           # This file
├── docs/
│   ├── FACILITATOR_GUIDE.md           # Complete workshop delivery guide
│   ├── PARTICIPANT_GUIDE.md           # Step-by-step exercises for participants
│   └── TROUBLESHOOTING.md             # Common issues and solutions
├── materials/
│   ├── slides/                        # PowerPoint presentation
│   ├── backup-artifacts/              # Pre-built PRD, Architecture files
│   └── QUICK_REFERENCE.md            # Quick reference card
└── examples/
    └── completed-todo-app/            # Finished application for reference

Start here: Facilitator Guide

Key documents:

• Complete timing breakdown
• Exercise solutions
• Common issues and solutions
• Pre-workshop checklist

Start here: Participant Guide

Includes:

• Step-by-step exercise instructions
• Expected agent responses
• Verification checkpoints
• Extension challenges

1. Clone this repository

   git clone https://github.com/vishaljsoni/bmad-copilot-workshop.git
   cd bmad-copilot-workshop

2. Create your workshop folder

   mkdir my-todo-app
   cd my-todo-app

3. Install BMad Method

   npx bmad-method install
   # When prompted, select: BMad Method

   After installation you'll see two key folders:

   • _bmad/ — BMad configuration and agents
   • _bmad-output/ — Where all generated artifacts are saved

4. Follow along with the workshop!

• BMad Method Official Repo
• BMad Method Documentation
• Video: BMad V6 Overview (12 min)
• Video: Complete Masterclass (42 min)

Found an issue or have suggestions? Please open an issue or submit a pull request!

MIT License - feel free to use these materials for your own workshops!

Created by Vishal Soni for GitHub Copilot training workshops

Questions? Open an issue or reach out on LinkedIn!