The Gen Academy

Oct 2026

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Broad professional audience — content relevant across many roles and functions.

Applying AI tools and techniques to professional workflows — assign alongside more specific AI topics.

Getting promoted, navigating job transitions, and advancing to the next level in your career.

Unlock new career paths in AI without coding! In just 3 weeks, dive into high-impact roles like AI Product Manager, AI Consultant & more 🚀

Aishwarya Srinivasan

Building a career in AI as a non-coder

Lead Data analyst

AI Infra Lead

Technical Program Manager

DATA QUALITY ANLYST

Infra Transformation Manager

Data Engineer

Software Engineer

Technical Product Specialist

We've refined the complex AI ecosystem into a streamlined, weekly progression so you can build with confidence.


AI Entrepreneur | Ex-Google, Microsoft

Google

Microsoft

Columbia University

Nebius

AI Engineering Lead | Founder

Adobe

Carnegie Mellon University

Arvind Narayanamurthy

LIMITED SEATS! (Use code: EARLYBIRD for 25% discount for October cohort)** August cohort- SOLD OUT!Go from AI-curious to AI-confident. Build real systems. Ship real work. Land real opportunities—all in less time than it takes to binge a Netflix series! <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://testimonial.to/the-gen-academy/all">(Wall of love)</a>This course cuts through the hype to teach you the engineering principles required to build &amp; deploy robust, agentic AI systems.We've partnered with top AI companies like NVIDIA, OpenAI, Nebius, Fireworks AI, Mem0, LangChain, Pinecone, ElevenLabs, and more — bringing you free credits &amp; guest lectures from their AI experts to showcase how AI is actually built today!<ul><li>Battle-Tested Curriculum: We've distilled 7 years of experience building AI systems at Google, Microsoft, Adobe, IBM &amp; Fireworks AI into 6 tight, outcome-driven weeks.</li><li>Proven Track Record: We’ve successfully taught over 2500+ individuals, helping them upskill, architect complex pipelines, &amp; transition into high-impact AI roles.</li><li>Built for Real-World Application: You'll build projects throughout &amp; complete an end-to-end capstone proving you can architect reliable AI systems.</li></ul>*Educational Partnership perk structure can vary by cohort

Build the skills and systems knowledge to become the top 0.1% in AI experts!

Gen AI Building Blocks

Grounding AI with RAG and Context Engineering

The Agentic Leap

Finetuning & Local Models

AI Evals, Observability & Monitoring

AI Security & Safety

Curiosity — you've wondered how this stuff actually works and want to understand it, not just hear about it.


No coding background required. No prior AI experience needed. Just bring:

Urgency to Learn — you're not here to slowly browse concepts. You're here because the world is moving fast and you intend to keep up.

Comfort with Discomfort — this course will push you. You'll encounter things you don't understand and you'll push through them anyway.


Engineers, PMs, Data Scientists/Analysts: Upgrade your stack. Architect multi-agent pipelines and transition into high-impact AI roles.

Leaders &amp; Entrepreneurs: Cut the fluff. Build technical intuition to evaluate AI tradeoffs, spot use cases, and deploy agentic solutions.

Future AI Practitioners: Build a real capstone project, prove you can ship AI systems, and crack the job market.

Curious about breaking into AI without coding? This course is designed for professionals from all backgrounds—whether you’re in healthcare, finance, retail, marketing, or any other field—to explore new roles in the expanding AI industry. Just as the software boom of the 1980s and 90s transformed non-technical roles, AI is creating exciting opportunities for those who bring industry insights to the table. Over three weeks, we’ll cover the essentials of AI and explore practical applications across industries, so you can understand how machine learning, NLP, and other AI tools are reshaping the landscape. That’s where "AI for Non-Coding Professionals" comes in.Over three weeks of live sessions with Q&amp;A, hands-on assignments, and a supportive community, this course will give you a solid foundation in AI essentials and the confidence to build a career in roles like AI Product Manager, Consultant, or Ethics Specialist. Each session is recorded so you can revisit the material whenever you need. 💻🎁 One lucky winner from this cohort will receive a Dell Latitude 7650 Laptop worth ~2300$, and an autographed copy of Aishwarya Srinivasan's book - What's your worth? 📒 Here’s What You Can Expect: 🤖 Strategic Foundations of AI for Non-CodersUnderstand the AI ecosystem, identify where AI can add value in your field, and discover emerging roles tailored for professionals without coding backgrounds. Gain insights into high-impact applications in sectors like healthcare, finance, and retail. 📚 Deep Dive into AI Technologies &amp; Ethical EvaluationLearn about core AI models—predictive analytics, recommendation engines, anomaly detection—and build a toolkit for evaluating AI tools ethically, focusing on business impact and responsible use. 🚀 The AI Project Journey and Your Career RoadmapWalk through each stage of an AI project lifecycle, from concept to deployment, and see where your skills fit best. Build a practical roadmap for transitioning into an AI-focused role and define the steps to get there, such as certifications, projects, or networking. ⭐️ BONUS MODULE: Boosting Productivity with AI ToolsThis course offers a bonus module focused on practical AI tools to enhance your daily work and productivity. This module covers essential use-cases for non-coding professionals, equipping you with powerful tools to automate tasks, streamline workflows, and gain insights without needing technical expertise. - Automate Routine Tasks: Discover tools to handle repetitive tasks, saving time on data entry, report generation, and project updates.- Effortless Content Creation: Use AI to draft emails, reports, and social posts, ensuring quality communication with minimal effort.- Actionable Data Insights: Explore tools that analyze feedback and visualize trends, turning complex data into easy-to-understand insights.- Staying Updated in AI: Set up tailored alerts and newsletters to keep up with AI trends that impact your field without information overload. 🎁 Plus Exclusive Features: 🙋‍♀️ One-Hour AMA SessionJoin me for a dedicated Ask-Me-Anything at the end of the course to ask open questions, discuss career paths, and tailor your AI roadmap. 🤝 Interactive Community &amp; NetworkingConnect with like-minded professionals, collaborate on assignments, and build a network of peers navigating similar journeys in AI. 📃 Industry AI Career ToolkitAccess curated worksheets and resources designed to support your journey into AI roles, from strategic planning templates to ethical AI checklists. This toolkit will help you build credibility in the field and stay grounded in ethical and practical AI applications. Whether you're aiming to transition into AI product management, consulting, or ethics roles, this course offers a well-rounded approach to AI learning, with live sessions, Q&amp;A, community support, and practical assignments. Start building the roadmap to transform your career in AI, even without a technical background.

Transform your career with AI and step into high-impact roles, with no coding!

Course syllabus

Wednesdays & Friday

You will have a project to work on at the end of each week of session. You can reuse the template I share to create more portfolio projects for yourself, even after the course ends.

Weekly projects

Course schedule

Perfect for professionals with industry expertise in customer insights, compliance, or business strategy who want to leverage AI at work

Designed for individuals starting their careers in non-technical fields who are eager to understand AI and explore new roles within the grow

Ideal for those aiming to shape AI strategy, product management, or ethics, and lead responsible AI initiatives in their fields.

Who is this course for

What you’ll get out of this course

Gain a solid foundation in AI and how it's impacting industries like healthcare, finance, and retail. You’ll learn to identify where AI can add value in your field, understand key challenges, and recognize bottlenecks that impact successful AI adoption.

Understand AI’s Core Concepts and Industry Applications

Explore roles like AI Product Manager, Consultant, &amp; Ethics Specialist, tailored for non-coders. You’ll learn to assess engineering feasibility, prioritize efforts, and direct resources effectively, bridging the gap between business needs &amp; technical capabilities—without coding.

Follow a Structured Roadmap to Non-Technical AI Roles

Engage in practical, industry-relevant tasks to apply AI concepts directly to your field. These exercises will deepen your understanding of real-world AI challenges, ethical considerations, and the effort required to make AI solutions viable and impactful.

Apply your expertise to real-world AI scenarios with hands-on tasks.

Learn how to use AI tools to streamline tasks, address complex problems, and improve productivity. By the end, you’ll be equipped to integrate AI into your daily work and make strategic decisions, confidently identifying where AI efforts should be focused for maximum impact.

Leverage AI Tools for Productivity and Problem-Solving

Arpit Chaudhary

Agentic AI System Design Masterclass

Harsh Jha

Making AI Agents Secure

Aishwarya Rao

How AI Changes Design: A Practical Look

Rami Krispin

Building SQL AI Agents

Sandhya Simhan

Arvind Narayan

Become an AI Builder: The Right way to Vibe-Code

Shyamala Prayaga

The AI PM Playbook: Building AI Products at Scale

Master the FDE skills companies now expect

‼️ LIMITED SEATS ‼️50% off for 4th July - expires 6th July 11:59pm PT Use code: 4thJULY50Forward Deployed Engineering is becoming one of the most important roles in AI because companies are no longer just asking, “Can we build a demo?” They are asking, “Can this agent work inside our real customer environment?”That requires a very different skill set. FDEs need to understand how LLMs behave, how RAG systems fail, how agents call tools, how enterprise APIs and knowledge bases fit together, and how to deploy systems that can handle latency, cost, scale, security, and reliability constraints.This workshop is designed to bridge that exact gap. You will go from AI fundamentals to building a working agent, connecting it to real tools and enterprise systems, and deploying it on Google Cloud with Vertex AI. The goal is not surface-level AI literacy. The goal is to think, build, debug, and ship like the engineer companies trust to take AI from prototype to production.

You’ll learn to build, debug, deploy, and explain production AI agents like a Forward Deployed Engineer.

Build AI agents that work beyond the demo

Think like a production AI engineer

Deploy agents into real customer environments

Future FDEs For people who want to break into Forward Deployed Engineering or AI implementation roles.

Customer-facing technologists For solutions engineers, TAMs, consultants, and architects moving closer to AI systems.

AI career switchers For engineers and technical professionals transitioning into agentic AI and production AI roles.

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