AI for Software Engineers Course
ChatGPT/Copilot won’t secure your job in 2025: Learn to build AI applications
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Online, 10-week course (highly-flexible schedule)
Features live bi-weeekly sessions with our GenAI expert
Master the the latest techniques in AI (RAG, LLM, etc.)
Trial includes a live session with Pace
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Course Instructor:
Pace Ellsworth
AI Expert 15+ years of
experience
Course Instructor:
Pace Ellsworth
AI Expert 15+ years of
experience
Course at a Glance
Length
2 Parts,
10 Journeys,
10 Weeks to complete the curriculum
Format
Online, highly-flexible with live group coaching sessions + supportive peer community
Commitment
Approximately 10 hours/week + live session attendance (optional)
Curriculum
Everything you need to know about how to build AI (updated Nov 7th)
Why upskill in AI with App Academy’s course?
We carefully crafted this course, with the help of AI experts, to equip developers with the skills needed to thrive in today’s AI-driven tech landscape. We invest in your success by empowering you with:
A Dual Focus Structure
Combines AI-powered software development and generative AI engineering, covering a wide range of AI use cases.
Cutting-Edge Tools and Technologies
Covers the latest AI tools, including LangChain, LLMOps, RAG workflows, and more.
Expert Instruction and Mentorship
Attend bi-monthly group coaching sessions and workshops, as well as weekly office hours hosted by our GenAI expert and course instructor, Pace Ellsworth.
Collaborative Learning Experience
You’ll be added to a small study group with several other learners in the course, whom you can lean on for support, problem-solving, motivation and accountability.
Industry-Relevant Curriculum
Designed in collaboration with AI experts to address immediate needs in your current role, helping you to quickly integrate AI tools and techniques into your daily workflows.
Private Discord Community Access
Get ongoing support from a/A staff and peers with dedicated channels for curriculum topics. Connect with others, discuss AI trends, explore job opportunities, and build your network.
Highly Flexible Schedule
Learn when you can, at your own pace.
Real-World Application
Emphasizes hands-on learning with two capstone portfolio-ready projects and 10+ mini projects.
The time to upskill with AI is now
In 2024, AI technologies are transforming software development, enabling smaller teams to deliver higher-quality software more efficiently. By 2025, the following sources predict:
A skillset in AI in the current market will increase your salary by as much as
40%
Source: University of Oxford
SWE leader roles will explicitly require oversight of AI in more than
50% of positions
Source: Gartner
Employers experiencing sourcing challenges for AI roles due to lack of talent
2 out of 3
Source: Analytics Insight
And that’s not all…in Stack Overflow’s 2024 Developer Survey:
76%
of respondents said they are planning to use AI tools in their development process this year
81%
of respondents agree increasing productivity is the biggest benefit of AI tools
You’re a match for this course if…
You are interested in integrating AI tools into your current workflows or building complex AI systems from the ground up.
We designed this course for:
Software Engineers and Developers looking to build complex LLM applications and accelerate their existing processes with AI.
Data Scientists and Machine Learning Engineers whose aim is to transition into a full-stack AI practitioner.
AI Enthusiasts and Aspiring AI Engineers wanting to start a career in AI or enhance their current skill set.
There are no formal prerequisites for this course, however we recommend you have:
Intermediate programming knowledge, including proficiency in Python
Foundational software development knowledge
Basic understanding of AI and machine learning
Experience with data handling and analysis
Cloud computing basics and an understanding of web development
Comfortability with problem-solving and logical thinking
See how our course stacks up
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Features
Our GenAI Course
Other AI Courses
Learn to optimize your workflows with AI AND build AI applications
Specifically designed for Software Engineers
Coaching sessions with a GenAI expert
Real-world, portfolio-worthy projects that are relevant to today's industry demands
24/7 personalized curriculum support from an AI guide
In-depth curriculum helping you master high-demand skills like: RAG, LLMs, Advanced Prompt Engineering, etc.
GenAI curriculum that is easy to learn
Part 1: Building Generative AI Applications
Dive deeper into the world of generative AI and LLMs. Progress through advanced modules on multi-agent systems, embedding fine-tuning, and LLM operations to master the deployment of sophisticated AI applications. This part culminates in a capstone project to design and present a comprehensive AI application.
Week/Journey 1: Foundations of Generative AI and LLMs
Week/Journey 2: Fundamentals of Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) Systems
Week/Journey 3: Advanced Multi-Agent Systems and Applications
Week/Journey 4: Optimization and Operations for Large Language Models
Week/Journey 5: Capstone Project: Developing and Deploying an Advanced AI Application
Part 2: AI-Powered Software Development
Embark on a learning journey focused on transforming the entire software development lifecycle with AI tools. This part concludes with a capstone project where you'll apply these tools to develop a fully AI-powered software solution.
Week/Journey 1: Leveraging AI in the Software Development Lifecycle
Week/Journey 2: Accelerating Software Development with AI
Week/Journey 3: AI-Driven Excellence in Software Testing
Week/Journey 4: Streamlining Software Deployment & Maintenance with AI
Week/Journey 5: Capstone Project: End-to-End AI-Powered Software Development
Enrich your toolbox & your resume
This course will equip you with hands-on experience with a wide range of cutting-edge tools and technologies essential for AI-powered software development and generative AI engineering, including:
Lean on Expert Guidance and Coaching
Meet Pace Ellsworth, our GenAI expert and course instructor. Pace is a Cherokee Native tech program lead, and experienced full-stack developer, with a passion for automation and 15+ years in startups and enterprises like Logitech, Best Buy, and IMAX. He currently serves as CEO at his own AI startup PRE (Preserving Records Everywhere), where he is focused on preserving cultural heritage through developing a RAG-based social asset network to address the challenges of loneliness, AI bias, and the generation gap. He can’t wait to partner with you and help you master the tools needed to create exponential impacts in your role and bridge digital divides. As a learner in the course, you’ll be able to lean on Pace:
• During Bi-Weekly Small Group Coaching Workshops
• In Weekly Q&A Sessions
• Anytime, 1:1 in our Private Discord Community
Once your AI skill transformation is complete
You’ll be able to:
1. Understand AI fundamentals and use generative AI tools like LLMs to enhance software development workflows
2. Implement AI-driven testing methods to increase coverage, efficiency, and reliability.
3. Build generative AI applications using LLMs, RAG systems, and multi-agent frameworks.
4. Optimize AI models and systems for performance, scalability, and continuous improvement.
5. Utilize AI tools for strategic decision-making, project planning, and architecture design.
6. Solve complex problems, drive innovation, and develop new AI-powered solutions.
You’ll be qualified to be a:
Principal Full-Stack Engineer
Average pay range
$200K - $311K/yr*
Lead Solutions
Engineer
Average pay range
$158K - $254K/yr*
Senior Web
Developer
Average pay range
$112K - $179K/yr*
*Source: Glassdoor salaries as of August 2024
Support like no other
Mastering new concepts can sometimes be challenging and we understand that collaboration is key. That’s why you’ll be able to utilize all the following as a learner:
Bi-Weekly Small Group Workshops
Join Pace Ellsworth (our GenAI expert and course instructor) and several of your peers, for coaching on topics like: building a code generation tool using generative AI, automating software deployment with AI-generated scripts and more.
Weekly Q&A Sessions
Our GenAI expert and course instructor, Pace Ellsworth will lead these hour-long sessions and answer any questions learners have live on the call.
Private Discord Community
Connect and converse with your small group and other peers in the course about specific curriculum topics, AI trends, job opportunities, etc.
On-Demand Technical Forums
Get answers to your technical questions from course developers and other AI experts in real-time.
Live Chat & Email Guidance
Receive immediate feedback on any basic administrative or enrollment management questions
FAQs
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Supercharge Your Career. Become an AI-Powered Software Developer.
Master the cutting-edge AI skills that employers are looking for and increase your earnings potential drastically! All it will take is just 10 weeks.
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