Next Batch: October 2026

Practical AI Training
For Builders.

A small, instructor-led October batch for people who want to build useful AI workflows with judgment: RAG, agents, evaluation, and automation.

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Small
Focused Cohort
Live
Instructor-Led
Project
Hands-On Work
October
Next Batch Planned

Admissions &
Cohort Composition

The Academy works best when the cohort is small and prepared. We review background, goals, and availability so the October batch can stay practical instead of performative.

Prerequisites

  • Technical Literacy: Comfort with logic flows, data structures (CSV/JSON), and adopting new software platforms.
  • Infrastructure: Modern laptop + High-speed internet connection.
  • Availability: October schedule and format will be confirmed before enrollment.

Selection Process

1

Application Review

We review professional background and intent. We look for candidates with clear use-cases for AI implementation.

2

Fit Check

Qualified applicants may receive a short exercise covering logic, data handling, and practical reasoning. No leetcode theater.

3

Instructor Interview (30 Mins)

A video interview to assess communication skills and professional demeanor. This ensures a high-quality peer environment.

4

Offer of Admission

Successful candidates will receive an invitation to register for the upcoming cohort.

The Working Curriculum

From careful prompting to small agents, retrieval, evaluation, and automation. Live, hands-on, and intentionally practical.

Foundation & Prompt Engineering

The core physics of LLMs.

The RICE Framework

Role, Instruction, Context, Examples. We deconstruct why 90% of business prompts fail and how to write the top 10%.

Chain-of-Thought Reasoning

Forcing the model to "show its work" to reduce hallucinations in complex business logic.

Pivotal Module Week 2 Start

Agents, Retrieval & Evaluation

Moving beyond chat into tool use, retrieval, and practical checks for quality.

Morning: The Agent Architecture

Understanding the difference between a "Chatbot" and an "Agent." We will explore how Agents use "Tools" (browsing, code execution, API calls) to solve multi-step problems.

Afternoon: RAG Implementation

Retrieval Augmented Generation. Giving your AI a brain by connecting it to Vector Databases and knowledge bases (PDFs, Company Data) so it stops hallucinating and starts citing sources.

  • Lab Project: Build an "Analyst Agent" that reads a PDF annual report and answers questions with citations.

APIs & Low-Code Orchestration

Connecting the brain to the body.

REST API Fundamentals

You don't need to be a dev, but you need to know how to pass a JSON object. Understanding Keys, Endpoints, and Payloads.

AI-Assisted Python

Using Claude/GPT to write scripts for you. We will write a script that scrapes a webpage and summarizes it.

Detailed syllabus available in brochure.

This day covers advanced implementation strategies specific to the module.

Academy Insights

Analysis on the changing landscape of work.

Testing Pipeline
Engineering

Unit Testing the Undeterministic: Eval-Driven Development

Why "vibes" are technical debt. Building rigorous CI/CD pipelines for non-deterministic AI agents.
Code Migration
Engineering

Migrating React Native to React Web: A High-Fidelity Stack Strategy

Why rewriting from scratch is a mistake. A guide to "Zero-Regression" porting using Virtual Data Layers.
Tech Abstract
Strategy

Why 80% of Enterprise AI Integrations Fail

It's rarely the model. It's usually the data pipeline or the user expectation management.
AI Network
Technology

Chatbots are Dead. Long Live Agents.

Understanding the shift from conversational AI to agentic workflows that actually do work.
Cybersecurity
Market Notes

How Teams Evaluate AI Builders

A practical look at the judgment, systems thinking, and communication skills behind useful AI work.

Enrollment & Fees

Standard Program Fee

$1,997

One-time payment upon acceptance.

  • Live applied AI sessions
  • RAG, agents, evaluation, and automation labs
  • Project review and certificate of completion

Access Fellowships

We offer partial grants to outstanding builders with non-traditional backgrounds. Mention this in your interview.

Common Questions

Is job placement guaranteed?

No. The Academy is professional training, not a placement program. We focus on practical project work and clear technical judgment.

Do you offer refunds?

We do not. Once you occupy a seat in a cohort, that spot is gone. We expect full commitment from our students, just as we give full commitment to the curriculum.

Can I do this part-time or on weekends?

The October schedule is still being finalized. Join the interest list if an evening or weekend format would make the program more realistic for you.

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