Artificial Intelligence, Boot Camp
Program Overview
The UNC Charlotte Artificial Intelligence Bootcamp Certificate program, powered by Flatiron School, offers a comprehensive curriculum to prepare you for a career in AI.
Capitalize on your interest in AI by mastering the technical skills employers demand. Learn Python, machine learning, and language modeling to build intelligent systems and solve real-world problems.
Taught by industry experts with hands-on experience in cutting-edge AI projects, our specialized courses provide a personalized education experience tailored to your goals. With a curriculum developed alongside leaders in AI innovation, we deliver high-quality education, proven methodologies, and practical insights.
This comprehensive learning pathway will equip you with the knowledge and confidence to succeed in the fast-growing field of artificial intelligence.
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Learn to develop AI models with the world’s most popular languages, tools, and techniques. From learning the basics of Python to creating your first artificial intelligence–whatever you want to create, we’ll get you there. We’ll not only teach you how to create industry-level projects, but also how to learn and adapt. At the end of the program, you’ll have a portfolio of projects to showcase to industry employers.
AI Essentials
9 weeks
Introduction to Python – 3 weeks
- Apply the basics of programming language methodologies to real world scenarios
- Demonstrate foundational skills for scripting with a programming language, python
Cloud Computing, Generative AI, & Dashboards – 3 weeks
- Create a dashboard using data science methodologies with industry standard tool(s)
- Model exploratory data analysis with tools for multiple data sets. (SQL and SQL table relations)
- Utilize programming techniques to process large data samples with (PySpark and Big Data)
Introduction to Machine Learning – 3 weeks
- Utilize foundational machine learning modeling like decision trees and supervised learning
- Prepare data for machine learning modeling with preprocessing (feature extraction) and normalization
- Utilize mathematics, statistics, & probability for data science methodologies to derive insights
AI Foundations
12 weeks
Machine Learning with Scikit-Learn – 3 weeks
- Utilize foundational machine learning modeling like decision trees and supervised learning
- Prepare data for machine learning modeling with preprocessing (feature extraction) and normalization
- Integrate mathematics, statistics, & probability for data science methodologies to derive insights
Large Language Models – 3 weeks
- Develop insights from language, time, and image data using neural networks and Natural Language Processing (NLP)
- Integrate mathematics, statistics, & probability for data science methodologies to derive insights
Natural Language Processing, Time Series & Neural Networks – 3 weeks
- Develop insights from language, time, and image data using neural networks and Natural Language Processing (NLP)
- Integrate mathematics, statistics, & probability for data science methodologies to derive insights
Neural Networks & Similar Models – 3 weeks
- Create an advanced neural network application
- Integrate mathematics, statistics, & probability for data science methodologies to derive insights
Capstone
Artificial Intelligence Capstone – 15 weeks
- Integrate data science process using at least one method of regression
- Integrate data science process using at least one method of non-regression supervised learning
- Integrate data science process at least one method of non-regression unsupervised learning.
Tuition
Upfront: $12,000
Pay as You Go: $13,000 / 12 monthly payments of $1,083
Financed Tuition: $13,500
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You should apply if…
You’re a developer who wants to understand the world of AI and gain hands-on experience navigating ultramodern algorithms.
You’re an entrepreneur envisioning AI-powered solutions who’d like to understand what’s under the hood of the technology you want to invest in.
You’re a student or recent graduate eager to enhance your marketability by adding practical, in-demand AI skills to your resume.
You’re a data analyst who wants to delve deeper into predictive analytics and statistical machine learning to uncover insights from big data.
You’re an executive or manager striving to lead your team effectively in the AI era by deeply exploring its capabilities and limitations in your industry.
You’re a tech enthusiast passionate about the future of AI and looking to be part of the innovation wave.
You’re a developer who wants to understand the world of AI and gain hands-on experience navigating ultramodern algorithms.
Benefits of UNC Charlotte’s partnership with Flatiron School:
- Personalized job-focused training & career services
- Small class sizes (max 5 students)
- Weekly calls with your mentor + recorded video critiques
- Supportive and active community of peers, alumni, and mentors
- Flexible schedules and 100% online, study from anywhere!
FAQ
What is AI?
Artificial intelligence (AI) is a revolutionary technology that simulates human intelligence processes through machines, especially computer systems. It leverages complex algorithms and computational power to perform tasks such as data analysis, pattern recognition, decision-making and response automation to make our lives easier and more efficient.
What AI skills will I learn?
You’ll gain expertise in Python, machine learning, neural networks, natural language processing (NLP), and data analysis tools like PySpark and SQL. Through hands-on projects and a capstone, you’ll build and showcase industry-ready AI models and applications.
What types of jobs can this program prepare me for?
After completing the artificial intelligence boot camp, you’ll have the foundational skills to apply to the following roles:
- Machine Learning Engineer
- Data Scientist
- Artificial Intelligence Researcher
- Natural Language Processing Engineer
- Computer Vision Engineer
- Robotics Engineer
- AI Consultant
- Business Intelligence Analyst
Will I earn a certificate or credentials when I complete the boot camp program?
Upon completion of the program, students will receive a certificate and digital badge. Digital badges can be used in email signatures or digital resumes, and certificates can be displayed on portfolio websites and social media sites such as LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter.
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From Finance to Tech
After 13 years in real estate finance, Anthony transitioned careers with Flatiron School’s online program, inspired by his passion for programming. He credits Flatiron’s supportive community and resources for helping him succeed, from building his first CLI app to overcoming impostor syndrome. Now thriving in Charlotte’s growing tech scene, Anthony enjoys solving problems with code and advises aspiring developers to start small with free resources and connect with local networks like Charlotte Devs.