LLM Fundamentals + Build AI App
Understand how large language models actually work through hands-on practice with OpenAI, Claude, local LLMs and core prompt engineering.
Two independent programs, each ending in a real deployed agent. The 5-Day Bootcamp builds one working AI agent from the ground up across 3 live evening sessions plus guided practice days. The 8-Week Advanced AI Engineering Program builds and ships one production agentic app, one version further every phase. This page is both, at a glance.
No prior AI experience needed. Each session ends with something added to one running app — the full breakdown, pricing and dates are on the Bootcamp page.
Understand how large language models actually work through hands-on practice with OpenAI, Claude, local LLMs and core prompt engineering.
Apply Day 1 to your own use case with a guided assignment. Join the community lab for live troubleshooting if you get stuck — nothing new to learn, just time to lock it in.
Retrieval-Augmented Generation, embeddings and vector search to ground AI in your own documents — then connect it to real tools and live data via API calls.
Extend Wednesday's build with a hands-on implementation challenge — solidify retrieval and tool-calling before moving on to autonomous agents.
Build a true autonomous agent with Model Context Protocol (MCP) tool access, then harden it with memory, guardrails and evaluation for your final, production-ready build.
A standalone cohort — no Bootcamp completion required. One real agentic app, shipped further every phase. For the full technical breakdown and what you'll build each week, see the Advanced AI Engineering Program page.
Bootcamp graduates receive a Certificate of Completion and 5 portfolio projects. Advanced AI Engineering Program graduates receive a Certificate of Completion plus one real agentic app, shipped through 5 versions to a live production deployment on AWS. Full details are on the Advanced AI Engineering Program page.