An artificial intelligence bootcamp can be a rewarding experience for skilled professionals looking to gain industry knowledge and connect with experts in the field. If you’re considering a program but aren’t sure where to start (or you’re looking for tips on how to find the right one), we invite you to check out this comprehensive guide. You’ll discover some of the top programs around the world in addition to helpful tips on how to select the right one for your artificial intelligence career goals.
14 Artificial Intelligence Bootcamps
Note: These bootcamps are listed alphabetically and are not ranked in any way.
With campuses in the United States, Latin America and Europe, 4Geeks Academy has been recognized by Newsweek as a top coding bootcamp in the U.S. The company offers a specialized track in machine learning in addition to full-stack developer and software engineer programs. Their learning model includes a “flipped classroom” — in which theory is delivered through video, infographics, etc. and class time is devoted to discussion, debate and project creation. 4Geeks also boasts a 1:5 mentor-student ratio.
2. Bloom Institute of Technology
Formerly known as Lambda School, the Bloom Institute of Technology offers a 6-month online data science program that includes topics such as predictive modeling, data engineering, machine learning and computer science. The programs are deemed “rigorous,” with participants expected to spend an average of 5-7 hours per day studying and coding outside of the live class.
3. BrainStation
BrainStation refers to itself as a “global leader in digital skills training, empowering businesses and brands to succeed in the digital age.” The company has worked with some of the largest and widely recognized global powerhouses, including Google, Amazon, IBM, Facebook and Adobe.
BrainStation offers full-time or part-time bootcamps that specialize in data science, UX design, web development or digital marketing. These 400-hour, project-based programs are available online or in person at select locations around the world.
4. Cognixia
One of the company’s core programs is Machine Learning, AI, and Deep Learning, which is available through both in-person or virtual classrooms. (Both options take 16 days). Topics covered include machine learning basics, an artificial intelligence overview, introduction to R programming, data extraction and wrangling, clustering and more.
Great Learning offers more than 20 professional programs, including ones that focus on AI and machine learning, data science and business analytics and cybersecurity. The artificial intelligence bootcamps vary in length and commitment due to the fact that Great Learning partners with colleges and universities. Great Learning even featured a recent AI-focused bootcamp geared toward high-schoolers with no coding knowledge required.
Choose from two artificial intelligence tracks — with a third option coming soon. The first track focuses on Python programming and data visualization while the second centers around applied machine learning. Each online track is 8 sessions (3 hours per session) with one instructor and 2-3 teaching assistants per class. According to Heicoders Professionals, their instructors have worked with some of the top global companies, including Spotify, IBM, Google, Twitter, Yahoo! and Deloitte.
7. Le Wagon
This coding school, which launched in 2014 and is currently based in 40 cities and 25 countries, offers both part-time (24 week) and full-time (9 week) web development and data science bootcamps. In 2021, Le Wagon graduated 3,442 students, opened in 9 new cities and launched new remote bootcamps. Its graduates have been hired by top companies such as Google, Microsoft and Booking.com.
8. Metis
The online Data Science and Machine Learning Bootcamp is available in two formats: full-time (14 weeks with live instruction) or part-time (28 weeks with on-demand lectures). Metis bootcamp graduates have found positions at top companies such as Amazon, Aetna, Comcast, Fitbit, Apple and United. After graduation, participants attend a “career week” in which advisors will help with interviewing skills and crafting a resume.
9. Simplilearn
Offering 1,500 live classes every month, Simplilearn features a variety of technology and data-related programs and bootcamps, including a Machine Learning Certification Course and Deep Learning Course (with Keras & TensorFlow) Certification Training.
Participants have the option of an online bootcamp or corporate training that can be customized to your business or organization. (There is a self-paced learning option, but it is only available for the machine learning course.) Simplilearn also offers a limited number of free online courses, including Deep Learning for Beginners, Getting Started With Machine Learning Algorithms, Introduction to Machine Learning with R and more.
10. Springboard
Choose from programs centered in data, design, coding, cybersecurity and tech sales. The ML bootcamp in particular takes 6 months and is 100% online with more than half of its curriculum focusing on “production engineering skills to show hiring managers you’re job-ready.” Graduates of the bootcamp have been hired by Google, Facebook, LinkedIn, Pandora and Zoom.
11. TheDevMasters
This 8-week class is available in person at several California locations (Los Angeles, Irvine or Santa Monica) or via live-stream. The class takes place on the weekends with weekday office and mentoring hours available. Topics covered include supervised learning, stages of logic programming and natural language processing. One of the sessions, Creation Day with Artificial Intelligence, is described thus: “We are designing and controlling the creation of games such as Tic Tac Toe, moving onto Connect Four and ending off in the intelligent Hexapawn.”
12. The Tech Academy
The Tech Academy’s Data Science Boot Camp covers data visualization, artificial intelligence and machine learning. The program includes more than “600 hours of study content and activities,” in addition to computer programming and web development, ultimately preparing participants for entry-level positions in data science. There are two choices: a 16-week full-time course or a 30-week part-time option.
13. Udacity
The School of Artificial Intelligence features 17 AI nanodegree programs, including AI Programming with Python, Intro to Machine Learning (TensorFlow), Deep Learning, AI for Healthcare and others. According to their website, “Udacity courses are highly interactive with activities such as quizzes and exercises interspersed between short videos and interviews with instructors and industry experts.” The length of the course will vary by topic and will take anywhere from 1-6 months.
14. Xccelerate
The courses at Xccelerate include machine learning, data science, coding, design, digital marketing, product management, fintech and cybersecurity. The full-time courses are “16-week immersive bootcamps for career changers” and feature selections such as Immersive Data Science & Machine Learning. The part-time programs are billed as a 5-8 week course with evening and weekend classes.
Artificial Intelligence Career Outlook
The job outlook for skilled professionals in artificial intelligence is extremely promising, with ZipRecruiter predicting the industry to “grow explosively as it becomes capable of accomplishing more tasks.”
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics expects employment in computer and information technology occupations to grow 13% from 2020 to 2030 (projecting to add about 667,600 new jobs).
How to Select the Right AI Bootcamp
There are many artificial intelligence bootcamp options, so finding the right one may seem overwhelming. Here are some helpful tips to get started:
- Do your research. Read reviews and see what others have said about certain courses or programs.
- Talk to people in the field. Reach out to colleagues or LinkedIn connections in AI and see what bootcamps they recommend. Talent agents or recruiters may also offer some insight.
- Read job postings. Look at top job sites — LinkedIn, Monster, Indeed, etc. — and see if any of the job postings require specific skills or knowledge offered by bootcamps.
- Consider the program’s learning style and time commitment. Many bootcamps offer part-time, full-time, in-person or virtual options. Decide which factors are most important to you.
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