Your Next Career Move in AI
Flatiron provides a structured AI path for professionals pivoting from non-technical careers and engineers ready to evolve their stack. Our new Work-Integrated programs put you in a paid apprenticeship while you earn your AI Engineering credential.
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AI Engineering Immersive
18 months | Effective cost: $0
Work-integrated program designed for those with no development experience.
Program includes Software Engineering + AI foundation.
Paid apprenticeship starts in month 5. Gain experience and cover the full cost of your tuition.
Accelerated AI Engineering Immersive
14 months | You come out $14,100 ahead
Work-integrated program built for engineers who already have a production stack and need AI credibility.
Gain paid, production AI experience from Day 1.
Get credit for the skillset you bring and come out financially ahead of the tuition costs.
AI & Data Science Certificate
15 months | $14,900
The fastest credentialed path into AI. Designed for professionals looking to upskill in AI & Data Science.
Structured program with flexible weekly hours. Cohort-based, fully remote, fully supported.
Part-time learning commitment.
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Work-Integrated Programs
Pivot into AI with structured coursework, industry mentorship and applied experience. Cohort-based learning, fully remote and fully supported.
- Earn $19,500-$26,000 during the program
- Effective tuition can reach $0 or below
- Employer match with our network of partners
- Available tracks for beginners and experienced engineers
Certificate Programs
A clear, credible path into AI. No apprenticeship required. Learn through instructor-led, project-based coursework. Graduate with a professional certificate and industry-ready portfolio.
• Part-time options designed to fit around your current job
• Tracks available for beginners and experienced professionals
• Career support after graduation
• Tuition: $14,900
Program Comparison
Work-Integrated Programs
| Program | Duration | Apprenticeship Starts | Apprenticeship Earnings | Effective Cost | Entry Requirement |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AI Engineering Immersive | 18 months | Month 5 | ~$19,500 | $0 | None |
| Accelerated AI Engineering Immersive | 14 months | Day 1 | ~$26,000 | $14,100 (you come out ahead) | Software engineering experience required |
Certificate Program
| Program | Duration | Weekly Hours | Best For | Net Tuition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AI & Data Science Certificate | 15 months | 20 hrs | Working professionals needing flexibility | $14,900 |
Program Deep Dives
Work-Integrated: AI Engineering Immersive
18 months | Apprenticeship begins Month 5 | Effective cost: $0
The right path for professionals pivoting from non-technical fields who are ready to go all-in. The first 4 months are a full-time Software Engineering immersive where you will build the technical foundation from scratch. Month 5, your week splits: AI coursework (20 hrs) and a paid apprenticeship (20 hrs). Get paid. Gain experience. Before you graduate.
Program structure:
- Months 1-4: Software Engineering foundation (40 hrs/week)
- Months 5-18: AI & Data Science coursework (20 hrs/week) + paid apprenticeship (20 hrs/week)
- Earn ~$19,500 during the program, effectively covering tuition
Best for: Professionals who want real AI production experience, not just classroom hours. Income continuity while they build. No prior technical experience required.
Work-Integrated: Accelerated AI Engineering Immersive
14 months | Apprenticeship begins Day 1 | Net earnings: $14,100
Skip the Software Engineering foundations and go straight into AI. Start your paid apprenticeship from day one. No loss of momentum. Rigorous, production-grade AI experience layered onto the engineering skills you already have. This is the only track where you come out financially ahead.
Program structure:
- Months 1-13 : AI & Data Science coursework (20 hrs/week) + paid apprenticeship (20 hrs/week), in parallel from the start
- Month 14: AI Capstone (10-20 hrs/week) + 30 hrs/week apprenticeship
- Earn ~$26,000, resulting in a net gain of $14,100 after tuition
Entry requirement: Midlevel or higher production coding experience (frontend, backend, or full-stack)
Best for: Software engineers who feel their traditional specialization plateauing in an AI-driven market, and want architect-level AI credibility, real production exposure, and a financial edge from day one.
If you’re a software engineer, this is your fastest and most financially rewarding path into AI. You’re leveling up. Adaptation is the advantage.
AI & Data Science Certificate
15 months | 20 hrs/week | $14,900
Same rigorous curriculum, built for busy lives. Designed for professionals who are already established in their careers and want to add AI fluency without stepping away from their current role. Study on evenings and weekends and graduate with the same professional certificate.
What you’ll learn:
- Python, data analysis & SQL
- Machine learning (supervised + unsupervised)
- Neural networks, NLP, and LLMs
- Capstone: portfolio-quality AI project
Best for: Working professionals who want to upskill into AI and add technical depth to their career.
Curriculum Overview
Applicable to all AI tracks (Certificate and Work-Integrated). The Work-Integrated Immersive include an additional Software Engineering phase before this sequence.
- Introduction to Python
- Introduction to Data Science
- Introduction to SQL
- Cloud Computing, Generative AI & Dashboards
- Inferential Statistics
- Regression
- Introduction to Machine Learning
- Machine Learning with Scikit-Learn
- Natural Language Processing, Time Series & Neural Networks
- Neural Networks & Similar Models
- Large Language Models
- AI & Data Science Capstone
Quick Check: Do You Qualify for Accelerated?
The Accelerated AI Engineering Immersive is built for experienced software engineers who feel AI reshaping their stack, and want real production experience, not tutorials. Skip the foundations. Go straight into AI. Keep your momentum.
You Qualify for the Accelerated Program if You:
- Have midlevel or higher experience in frontend, backend, or full-stack engineering
- Are comfortable in production coding environments
- Feel your current specialization may not compound in an AI-driven market
- Want to transition into AI/ML or AI integrated roles without losing seniority or momentum
- Can commit 40 hrs/week (coursework + apprenticeship)
You Should Take the Full Immersive Program if You:
- Are new to software engineering or come from a non-technical career background
- Need to build foundational software engineering skills before diving into AI
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Upcoming Start Dates
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Frequently Asked Questions
Certificate programs are purely educational. You learn, build a portfolio, and graduate ready for the job search. If you’re entering the workforce or transitioning from a non-technical field and want a clear, structured path, this is for you. Work-integrated programs combine coursework with a paid apprenticeship, so you gain work experience and income during the program. This is a strong fit for professionals who need income continuity during a pivot, or experienced engineers who want production AI exposure from day one. Both award the same professional certificate upon completion.
Most programs have no prerequisites. You just need to be 18+, have a high school diploma or equivalent, and have English proficiency. Whether you’re a recent grad, someone transitioning from a non-technical field, or a working professional looking to pivot, you’re eligible. The one exception is the Accelerated AI Engineering Immersive, which requires existing software engineering experience (midlevel or higher) because it’s built for engineers who are already in production environments.
If you have production coding experience – frontend, backend, or full-stack, and you feel the pressure of AI reshaping what it means to be a strong engineer, you likely qualify. This isn’t a beginner course; it’s a rigorous upskilling path for engineers who don’t want to lose momentum. Speak with an Admissions rep to confirm. If you don’t have that background, the Work-Integrated: AI Engineering Immersive is the right work-integrated option for you.
Flatiron facilitates the employer match. You’ll work approximately 20 hours per week in a production-aligned environment alongside your coursework. Apprenticeships are paid and supervised by a workplace supervisor.
Yes. The AI & Data Science Certificate (Part-Time) is designed exactly for this. At 20 hours per week over 15 months, you can stay fully employed while building AI fluency at a sustainable pace. It’s built for working professionals who want to upskill into AI and add technical depth to an existing career without stepping away from their current role.