What is a forward deployed engineer?
An engineer who works directly with a customer: finds out what they need, builds the AI solution, and gets it working inside their business. The role combines AI engineering, requirements work and delivery.
Who is this for?
Anyone who wants to be the person who delivers AI to a customer. What we look for is curiosity, problem-solving, great communication and the ability to use AI effectively: that's what makes people highly successful in the bootcamp. You do not need to have built RAG or agents before: weeks 1 and 2 cover that.
Do I need to know Python or TypeScript?
No, it's not a prerequisite. Some programming understanding is very helpful, but curiosity, problem-solving, great communication and the ability to use AI effectively matter more.
Will this get me a job as a forward deployed engineer?
We don't promise jobs, salaries or placement. Forward deployed roles at the large AI labs usually ask for several years of experience. This bootcamp builds the skills and the proof that move you toward that work: a delivered customer project and the written story behind it. That is useful at startups, consultancies and AI teams inside companies, and as your experience grows, at the labs.
Do I need to find my own customer?
Bring one if you can — your employer, a local business, a non-profit. If you can't, your instructor acts as your customer, or we introduce you to a business owner from our network.
How big is the customer project?
Small on purpose: something you can scope in weeks 3 and 4, then build and hand over in weeks 5 and 6. A narrow tool that a real person uses beats a big system nobody does.
How much time does it take each week?
About 10 hours a week in total: one 3-hour live session on Friday evening (6:00–9:00 PM ET), plus about 6–8 hours of project work, which is building and working with your customer. Over the first 6 weeks that is 18 hours of live teaching, and week 7 is demo day. You also have 1-1 meetings with an instructor to work on your project and to ask questions. In weeks 3 to 6 the pace depends on your customer, so book your check-ins early.
What's included?
Claude API credits for all coursework, Claude Code access, and a preconfigured cloud workspace — zero local setup, so you start building on day one. Plus weekly live sessions, 1-1 meetings about your project, expert feedback every week, session recordings, and a completion certificate.
What if I'm not satisfied?
Full refund if you email ask@aibricks.io within 7 days of the Week 1 session. No forms, no explanations required. We've made this easy on purpose — we want serious learners, not reluctant ones.
What if I miss a live session?
The sessions are taught live, not pre-recorded. Every session is recorded, and the recording is available the day after the live session. You won't fall behind.
Do I need a machine learning background?
No. You'll learn to build systems that use AI, not train models.
Is there a payment plan?
Tuition is a flat $1,200 USD, including tax. You can pay it in full or in installments, but the last payment has to be made before demo day. To set up installments, write to ask@aibricks.io before you enroll.
Do I get a certificate?
Yes. Students who complete the bootcamp, including the customer project, receive a verifiable AiBricks certificate they can share on LinkedIn.
Is payment handled securely?
Yes. All payments are processed via Stripe — we never see or store your card details. You'll receive a Stripe receipt immediately after payment.
Can I show my project to employers?
Yes — that's the point. You leave with a delivered project and the story behind it: the requirements, the build and the handover. What you can publish from the customer's side is agreed with your customer.
What is demo day?
In week 6 you deploy your project and hand it over to your customer (that week's class is on Thursday, December 24, 6:00–9:00 PM ET, instead of Christmas Day). Demo day is in week 7, on Monday, January 4, 2027, 6:00–9:00 PM ET: you demo the project live to the cohort and your instructor, explain how you built it and why, and answer questions.
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