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  {
    "id": "course-001",
    "sku": "FNA-001",
    "title": "Hand-Cut Foundations: Clean Lines and Confident Assembly",
    "level": "Beginner",
    "duration": 6,
    "price": 89,
    "rating": 4.8,
    "lessons": 18,
    "formats": ["Video", "Blueprints", "Live Q&A"],
    "tags": ["hand-cut", "tools", "basics", "assembly"],
    "prerequisites": "No prior experience required.",
    "description": "Master straight cuts, accurate scoring, and crisp folds while building a toolkit that prevents fray and misalignment."
  },
  {
    "id": "course-002",
    "sku": "FNA-002",
    "title": "Layout Systems for Cards: Balance, Rhythm, Whitespace",
    "level": "Beginner",
    "duration": 5,
    "price": 79,
    "rating": 4.7,
    "lessons": 15,
    "formats": ["Video", "Templates", "Critique"],
    "tags": ["layout", "typography", "grids"],
    "prerequisites": "Comfort with a craft knife and ruler.",
    "description": "Apply editorial grid thinking to cards. Learn spacing ratios and type size pairings that stay legible at small formats."
  },
  {
    "id": "course-003",
    "sku": "FNA-003",
    "title": "Essential Adhesives: Clean Bonds Without Warping",
    "level": "Beginner",
    "duration": 3,
    "price": 49,
    "rating": 4.6,
    "lessons": 10,
    "formats": ["Video", "Guides"],
    "tags": ["adhesives", "materials"],
    "prerequisites": "None.",
    "description": "Choose and apply glues, tapes, and sprays to avoid bleed-through and ripples while keeping layers perfectly registered."
  },
  {
    "id": "course-004",
    "sku": "FNA-004",
    "title": "Die-Cutting Primer: Precision and Safety",
    "level": "Intermediate",
    "duration": 7,
    "price": 119,
    "rating": 4.8,
    "lessons": 19,
    "formats": ["Video", "Blueprints", "Live Q&A"],
    "tags": ["die-cut", "templates", "safety"],
    "prerequisites": "Basic cutting and scoring skills.",
    "description": "Set up manual and machine die-cut workflows, align dies for repeatable results, and troubleshoot incomplete cuts."
  },
  {
    "id": "course-005",
    "sku": "FNA-005",
    "title": "Foiling Basics: Shine Without the Mess",
    "level": "Intermediate",
    "duration": 6,
    "price": 109,
    "rating": 4.7,
    "lessons": 16,
    "formats": ["Video", "Guides", "Critique"],
    "tags": ["foil", "finishes"],
    "prerequisites": "Comfort with layout and adhesives.",
    "description": "Apply heat and pressure consistently for clean edges. Compare foil types, carriers, and stock coatings for best adhesion."
  },
  {
    "id": "course-006",
    "sku": "FNA-006",
    "title": "Embossing & Debossing: Tactile Hierarchy",
    "level": "Intermediate",
    "duration": 8,
    "price": 129,
    "rating": 4.9,
    "lessons": 20,
    "formats": ["Video", "Blueprints"],
    "tags": ["emboss", "deboss", "texture"],
    "prerequisites": "Die-cutting primer or equivalent experience.",
    "description": "Create controlled relief with stable registration. Learn multi-level plates and how paper grain shifts perceived depth."
  },
  {
    "id": "course-007",
    "sku": "FNA-007",
    "title": "Letterpress for Small Formats",
    "level": "Advanced",
    "duration": 9,
    "price": 159,
    "rating": 4.8,
    "lessons": 22,
    "formats": ["Video", "Templates", "Critique"],
    "tags": ["letterpress", "ink", "registration"],
    "prerequisites": "Strong understanding of inks and alignment.",
    "description": "Achieve crisp impression without show‑through. Plate selection, makeready, ink density, and small‑run consistency."
  },
  {
    "id": "course-008",
    "sku": "FNA-008",
    "title": "Type on Cards: Microtypography and Contrast",
    "level": "Intermediate",
    "duration": 5,
    "price": 99,
    "rating": 4.6,
    "lessons": 14,
    "formats": ["Video", "Guides"],
    "tags": ["typography", "kerning", "contrast"],
    "prerequisites": "Layout system fundamentals.",
    "description": "Refine letter‑spacing, hyphenation, and hierarchy for short messages that read beautifully at arm’s length."
  },
  {
    "id": "course-009",
    "sku": "FNA-009",
    "title": "Watercolor Washes for Editorial Cards",
    "level": "Beginner",
    "duration": 4,
    "price": 69,
    "rating": 4.5,
    "lessons": 12,
    "formats": ["Video", "Downloadables"],
    "tags": ["watercolor", "backgrounds"],
    "prerequisites": "None.",
    "description": "Create controlled washes as subtle backdrops. Prevent buckling with correct water‑to‑pigment ratios and drying methods."
  },
  {
    "id": "course-010",
    "sku": "FNA-010",
    "title": "Clean Edges: Trimming, Sanding, and Rounding",
    "level": "Beginner",
    "duration": 3,
    "price": 45,
    "rating": 4.4,
    "lessons": 9,
    "formats": ["Video", "Guides"],
    "tags": ["finishing", "edges"],
    "prerequisites": "None.",
    "description": "Finish corners and edges for professional feel. Learn blade upkeep, sanding blocks, and radius tools for consistency."
  },
  {
    "id": "course-011",
    "sku": "FNA-011",
    "title": "Vellum, Acetate, and Specialty Stocks",
    "level": "Intermediate",
    "duration": 6,
    "price": 115,
    "rating": 4.7,
    "lessons": 16,
    "formats": ["Video", "Guides", "Critique"],
    "tags": ["materials", "stocks", "coatings"],
    "prerequisites": "Hand-cut foundations and adhesives course.",
    "description": "Cutting, scoring, and adhering difficult materials without haze, fogging, or visible adhesive lines."
  },
  {
    "id": "course-012",
    "sku": "FNA-012",
    "title": "Minimal Cards: Less, Better",
    "level": "Intermediate",
    "duration": 4,
    "price": 79,
    "rating": 4.5,
    "lessons": 12,
    "formats": ["Video", "Templates"],
    "tags": ["minimal", "composition"],
    "prerequisites": "Layout systems course.",
    "description": "Use restraint to achieve clarity. Practice subtraction, scale, and contrast to build attention without clutter."
  },
  {
    "id": "course-013",
    "sku": "FNA-013",
    "title": "Dynamic Pop-Ups: Mechanisms that Behave",
    "level": "Advanced",
    "duration": 9,
    "price": 169,
    "rating": 4.7,
    "lessons": 21,
    "formats": ["Video", "Blueprints", "Live Q&A"],
    "tags": ["pop-up", "mechanisms"],
    "prerequisites": "Strong scoring and adhesive control.",
    "description": "Engineer reliable pop‑ups with hidden supports and clean action. Avoid sagging and over‑stressing folds."
  },
  {
    "id": "course-014",
    "sku": "FNA-014",
    "title": "Metallic Inks and Duplexing",
    "level": "Advanced",
    "duration": 7,
    "price": 149,
    "rating": 4.6,
    "lessons": 18,
    "formats": ["Video", "Guides"],
    "tags": ["ink", "duplex", "finishes"],
    "prerequisites": "Letterpress for small formats recommended.",
    "description": "Use metallic inks without rub‑off and bond layers with even pressure for thick, luxurious cards."
  },
  {
    "id": "course-015",
    "sku": "FNA-015",
    "title": "Holiday Editions: Batch Workflow & QC",
    "level": "Intermediate",
    "duration": 6,
    "price": 109,
    "rating": 4.6,
    "lessons": 17,
    "formats": ["Video", "Templates", "Critique"],
    "tags": ["batch", "holiday", "quality control"],
    "prerequisites": "Foundational cutting and adhesives.",
    "description": "Plan small runs with fixtures, checklists, and QC marks so every card in the set matches perfectly."
  },
  {
    "id": "course-016",
    "sku": "FNA-016",
    "title": "Inkjet & Laser: Print Fidelity on Card Stocks",
    "level": "Beginner",
    "duration": 4,
    "price": 59,
    "rating": 4.4,
    "lessons": 11,
    "formats": ["Video", "Guides"],
    "tags": ["printing", "inkjet", "laser"],
    "prerequisites": "None.",
    "description": "Set profiles, choose coatings, and prevent smudge while keeping colors accurate across short runs."
  },
  {
    "id": "course-017",
    "sku": "FNA-017",
    "title": "Modern Calligraphy for Cards",
    "level": "Beginner",
    "duration": 6,
    "price": 95,
    "rating": 4.5,
    "lessons": 16,
    "formats": ["Video", "Practice Sheets"],
    "tags": ["calligraphy", "lettering"],
    "prerequisites": "None.",
    "description": "Develop consistent strokes, pressure control, and ligatures tailored to greeting card scales."
  },
  {
    "id": "course-018",
    "sku": "FNA-018",
    "title": "Edge Painting & Gilding",
    "level": "Advanced",
    "duration": 5,
    "price": 139,
    "rating": 4.7,
    "lessons": 13,
    "formats": ["Video", "Guides"],
    "tags": ["edge paint", "gilding"],
    "prerequisites": "Duplexing or equivalent finishing experience.",
    "description": "Prepare edges, mask accurately, and apply paint or leaf for a sharp, durable perimeter accent."
  },
  {
    "id": "course-019",
    "sku": "FNA-019",
    "title": "Envelope Craft: Seals, Liners, and Etiquette",
    "level": "Beginner",
    "duration": 4,
    "price": 65,
    "rating": 4.5,
    "lessons": 12,
    "formats": ["Video", "Templates"],
    "tags": ["envelopes", "liners", "seals"],
    "prerequisites": "None.",
    "description": "Cut and install liners, place seals cleanly, and size envelopes that protect details without crushing edges."
  },
  {
    "id": "course-020",
    "sku": "FNA-020",
    "title": "Sustainable Card-Making: Materials and Process",
    "level": "Intermediate",
    "duration": 5,
    "price": 89,
    "rating": 4.6,
    "lessons": 14,
    "formats": ["Video", "Guides"],
    "tags": ["sustainability", "materials"],
    "prerequisites": "Foundational cutting and adhesives recommended.",
    "description": "Choose certified stocks, minimize waste with optimal imposition, and set up re‑usable jigs."
  },
  {
    "id": "course-021",
    "sku": "FNA-021",
    "title": "Monochrome Mastery: Tone, Texture, and Depth",
    "level": "Intermediate",
    "duration": 4,
    "price": 85,
    "rating": 4.5,
    "lessons": 11,
    "formats": ["Video", "Guides"],
    "tags": ["monochrome", "texture", "contrast"],
    "prerequisites": "Layout systems course.",
    "description": "Build striking cards using a single hue with layered textures, embossing, and controlled sheen."
  },
  {
    "id": "course-022",
    "sku": "FNA-022",
    "title": "Advanced Alignment: Jigs and Fixtures",
    "level": "Advanced",
    "duration": 7,
    "price": 135,
    "rating": 4.7,
    "lessons": 18,
    "formats": ["Video", "Blueprints"],
    "tags": ["alignment", "jigs", "fixtures"],
    "prerequisites": "Intermediate finishing skills.",
    "description": "Design simple fixtures that make layers snap into place the first time—no sliding, no guesswork."
  },
  {
    "id": "course-023",
    "sku": "FNA-023",
    "title": "Mixed Media Cards: Collage with Restraint",
    "level": "Intermediate",
    "duration": 6,
    "price": 99,
    "rating": 4.5,
    "lessons": 15,
    "formats": ["Video", "Guides"],
    "tags": ["collage", "mixed media"],
    "prerequisites": "Hand-cut foundations and adhesives course.",
    "description": "Blend textures without losing hierarchy. Secure irregular elements and maintain a clean editorial read."
  },
  {
    "id": "course-024",
    "sku": "FNA-024",
    "title": "Portfolio & Photography for Cards",
    "level": "Beginner",
    "duration": 5,
    "price": 79,
    "rating": 4.4,
    "lessons": 13,
    "formats": ["Video", "Guides"],
    "tags": ["portfolio", "photography"],
    "prerequisites": "None.",
    "description": "Stage and photograph cards for clarity. Control glare on foils, capture emboss depth, and present scale honestly."
  }
]