AI Builders Bootcamp

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7 Weeks

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Cohort-based Course

This is not about theories and abstract ideas. Rather, the guiding learning principle is to learn by building.

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14 people enrolled last week.

Previously at Toyota + UT Dallas

Toyota
UT Dallas

Course overview

Learn AI by Building It

Over 6 weeks, I will teach the essentials of AI through practical examples, from simple report automation to fine-tuning LLMs for unique use cases. Each weekly session will consist of hands-on examples (with code) that you can adapt to your projects and use cases.

Who is this course for

01

Technical professionals: Get hands-on experience with AI and build the practical skills you need to advance your career in tech.

02

Analytics professionals: Supercharge your analytics skills by integrating AI into your data workflows.

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Business leaders and product managers: Gain the technical background to effectively lead AI initiatives and technical teams.

What you’ll get out of this course

Build custom projects from start to finish.

Create AI systems using machine learning, prompt engineering, fine-tuning, and beyond. Build functional prototypes that demonstrate your AI solutions as POCs.

Develop essential Python skills.

Build a solid foundation in Python for AI. Learn to automate tasks, create scripts, and understand key Python concepts that power AI solutions, setting the stage for more advanced AI techniques.

Understand the AI landscape.

Explore the evolution of AI, from Software 1.0 to Software 3.0, and learn how modern AI technologies like LLMs, GenAI, and prompt engineering are transforming industries and shaping the future of intelligent systems.

Manage AI projects effectively.

Master a 5-step AI project management framework to guide you from problem formulation to deployment. Learn to structure AI projects efficiently, ensuring successful implementation and measurable results.

This course includes

6 interactive live sessions

Lifetime access to course materials

12 in-depth lessons

Direct access to instructor

5 projects to apply learnings

Guided feedback & reflection

Private community of peers

Course certificate upon completion

Maven Satisfaction Guarantee

This course is backed by Maven’s guarantee. You can receive a full refund within 14 days after the course ends, provided you meet the completion criteria in our refund policy.

Course syllabus

Week 1

Nov 8—Nov 10

    Nov

    8

    Session 1: Introduction, Software 1.0

    Fri 11/84:00 PM—6:00 PM (UTC)

    Homework 1

    3 items

Week 2

Nov 11—Nov 17

    Nov

    15

    Session 2: Software 2.0, Data Engineering, Machine Learning

    Fri 11/154:00 PM—6:00 PM (UTC)

    Homework 2

    4 items

Week 3

Nov 18—Nov 24

    Nov

    22

    Session 3: Software 3.0, Foundation Models, Prompt Engineering

    Fri 11/224:00 PM—6:00 PM (UTC)

    Homework 3

    3 items

Week 4

Nov 25—Dec 1

Week 5

Dec 2—Dec 8

    Dec

    6

    Session 4: Software 3.0, Embedding Models, RAG, AI Assistants

    Fri 12/64:00 PM—6:00 PM (UTC)

    Homework 4

    3 items

Week 6

Dec 9—Dec 15

    Dec

    13

    Session 5: Software 3.0, Fine-tuning

    Fri 12/134:00 PM—6:00 PM (UTC)

    Homework 5

    3 items

Week 7

Dec 16—Dec 20

    Dec

    20

    Session 6: AI Project Management

    Fri 12/204:00 PM—6:00 PM (UTC)

Post-course

    Keep learning!

    1 item

Meet your instructor

Shaw Talebi

Shaw Talebi

Dr. Shaw Talebi is an ex-Toyota data scientist and educator.


He earned his PhD from the University of Texas at Dallas, where his research focused on novel AI applications to fields spanning neuroscience, environmental science, and human performance.


Driven by a passion for learning and a mission to make AI accessible to all, he founded a YouTube channel and technical blog that now inspire over 50,000 learners.

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Join an upcoming cohort

AI Builders Bootcamp

Cohort 1

$550

Dates

Nov 8—Dec 20, 2024

Payment Deadline

Nov 6, 2024

Course schedule

2-4 hours per week

  • Fridays

    10AM - 12PM CST

    Weekly live lectures with instructor and fellow cohort members.

  • Weekly projects

    2 hours per week

    (Optional) weekly homework to put your learnings into practice.

Frequently Asked Questions

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Join an upcoming cohort

AI Builders Bootcamp

Cohort 1

$550

Dates

Nov 8—Dec 20, 2024

Payment Deadline

Nov 6, 2024

$550

7 Weeks