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Hands-on Learning Environment

Our bootcamp provides a collaborative space where students learn by doing, with expert guidance.

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Expert-Led Sessions

Learn directly from industry professionals with years of experience in AI and machine learning.

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Collaborative Projects

Work together on real-world problems and build your portfolio while learning.

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Interactive Discussions

Engage in meaningful conversations about AI concepts and applications.

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Practical Coding Sessions

Develop your skills through hands-on coding exercises and real-time feedback.

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Problem-Solving Focus

Learn to approach complex AI challenges with structured problem-solving techniques.

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Join Our Community

Become part of a growing network of AI professionals and enthusiasts.

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Advance your AI skills

Master cutting-edge generative AI techniques and stay relevant with workforce trends
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Learn hands-on, in-depth

Balanced in-person lectures and labs using sponsored LLM API keys
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Immediate impact

Create a proof-of-concept AI workflow or RAG chatbot addressing a real business need in your organization

Who Should Attend?

The Forward-Thinking Data Analyst

Background:

Works with large datasets, performs data cleaning and reporting.

Goal:

Use NLP and generative AI to derive deeper insights, automate repetitive tasks, and enhance reporting with natural-language summaries.

The Aspiring AI Engineer

Background:

Familiar with Python and basic machine learning concepts.

Goal:

Master prompt engineering, fine-tune language models, and build end-to-end solutions that incorporate RAG for more accurate, context-aware responses.

The Tech-Savvy Consultant

Background:

Advises clients on technology adoption, change management, or operational efficiency.

Goal:

Gain hands-on practice in developing AI-driven case studies—enabling advanced client solutions, faster prototyping, and better strategic recommendations.

Learn, Build, Deploy in 4 Sessions

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    Foundations of Language Models, Prompt Engineering, and Natural Language Processing

    Key Topics

    • How LLMs process and generate text
    • Foundational NLP concepts and preprocessing techniques
    • Creating and refining prompts tailored to specific tasks
    • Evaluating how variations in prompts affect model responses
    • NLP tools like NLTK and spaCy for text manipulation
    • Vector embeddings for text representation

     

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    Introduction to Retrieval-Augmented Generation

    Key Topics

    • RAG fundamentals and how it enhances LLMs
    • Comparing standard LLM outputs with RAG-enhanced ones
    • RAG architectures and design principles
    • Advantages and limitations of RAG in real-world use
    • Document chunking strategies for retrieval
    • Embedding models and vector databases in RAG

     

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    Privacy, Security, and Domain-Specific AI Prototyping

    Key Topics
    • Privacy and security risks in RAG-based systems
    • Best practices for protecting sensitive data
    • Compliance concerns with enterprise and regulated data
    • Detecting and mitigating hallucinations and model misuse
    • Designing domain-specific AI prototypes using RAG and LLMs

     

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    Prototype Development, Demo, and Wrap-Up

    Key Topics
    • Finalizing and refining your domain-specific AI prototype
    • Preparing clear and engaging presentations and live demos
    • Communicating the relevance and impact of your solution
    • Receiving constructive feedback from peers and stakeholders
    • Reflecting on key takeaways and future AI applications

Learn from AI-CCORE Experts

Dr. Prashanti Manda | Lead Instructor icon

Dr. Prashanti Manda | Lead Instructor

Brings expertise in AI research and development with a focus on practical applications and implementation.
Dr. Mahadevan Subramaniam | Director icon

Dr. Mahadevan Subramaniam | Director

Chair of Computer Science Department with extensive experience in AI research and industry applications.
Dr. Victor Winter | Deputy Director icon

Dr. Victor Winter | Deputy Director

Expert in software correctness and generative AI with years of teaching and industry experience.
P Ashish Kumar | AI Platform Engineer icon

P Ashish Kumar | AI Platform Engineer

Specializes in developing and optimizing AI platforms with expertise in machine learning infrastructure and deployment.
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Vijayaragupathy Vijayaragunathapandian | AI Engineer

Focuses on cutting-edge AI research, specializing in natural language processing and deep learning techniques.

Bootcamp Cohorts

AI Bootcamp | $1,000

Employer Reimbursement: Many employers cover professional development. Ask about our employer documentation.


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What Our Participants Say

"The clear explanation of RAG architectures was excellent. The Langflow workshops effectively focused on practical principles, enabling hands-on learning."

"The detailed coverage of RAG approaches and chunking strategies, with emphasis on their functional differences, was valuable. The well-explained demonstrations and concept-focused exercises enhanced the learning experience."

"The Langflow build template was highly effective. The presentation was informative and created valuable opportunities to learn about various AI applications from other participants."

Frequently Asked Questions

Basic programming knowledge (preferably Python) and familiarity with data concepts are recommended. However, the bootcamp is designed to accommodate participants with varying levels of technical expertise.

You'll work with popular AI frameworks and tools including n8n, Langflow, Python, Jupyter notebooks, Hugging Face transformers, OpenAI APIs, and various NLP libraries such as NLTK and spaCy.

Yes, upon successful completion of the bootcamp and the final project, you will receive an AI-CCORE certificate that you can showcase on your resume and LinkedIn profile.

The demand for professionals with generative AI skills is growing rapidly across industries. According to recent reports, AI specialists command premium salaries and companies are actively seeking talent who can implement AI solutions.

Our bootcamp focuses on practical, hands-on learning with real-world applications. The curriculum is designed by industry experts and academics, providing a balance of theoretical knowledge and applied skills with a special focus on Retrieval Augmented Generation (RAG).

Refundable if cancellation is requested within 48 hours of registering for the class. After 48 hours of registration, the classes will be non-refundable.

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