Virginia Tech AI & Machine Learning Bootcamp
Gain In-Demand Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning Skills
Gain the skills to build or expand a career in the rapidly-growing, lucrative data field of AI with the part-time Virginia Tech AI & Machine Learning Bootcamp.
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Program at a Glance
Why Learn Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning?
Artificial intelligence is a rapidly-evolving tech field with implications across almost all major industries. Though sometimes written off as a trend or media buzzword—thanks in part to the meteoric rise of AI chatbot apps like ChatGPT—artificial intelligence and the machine learning principles that support its development are here to stay.
As a result, professional roles concentrated in AI and machine learning engineering are slated to increase dramatically over the next decade (Bureau of Labor Statistics). With this growth comes lucrative salaries, specialization opportunities, engaging work, and the chance to shape the future of AI innovation.
The Virginia Tech Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning Bootcamp prepares students for a range of lucrative data careers, including those specialized in artificial intelligence.
The Demand for Artificial Intelligence Talent
In Virginia, companies are hiring data professionals with concentrations in artificial intelligence—for both local and remote jobs. There are currently over 900 open AI/Machine Learning Engineer roles in Virginia, according to data from Lightcast™. Businesses of all industries are actively seeking artificial intelligence and machine learning professionals, including local employers like Leidos, Deloitte, and Booz Allen Hamilton.
These companies are hiring for roles like Data Analyst, Artificial Intelligence Engineer, and Machine Learning Engineer. With an inclusive and rigorous active learning curriculum plus professional career coaching services, Virginia Tech AI & Machine Learning Bootcamp students are equipped with the skills and experience needed to specialize within this growing data field.
Bootcamp Application and Start Dates
Fullstack Academy is one of the longest-running and most reputable bootcamp providers in the nation, with incredible student reviews, years of experience in education, and impressive graduate outcomes.
Through Fullstack Academy's active learning approach, the Virginia Tech Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning Bootcamp helps open doors to opportunities in Virginia, remotely, and beyond!
How the Virginia Tech AI & Machine Learning Bootcamp Works
The Virginia Tech AI and Machine Learning Bootcamp is designed for students to pursue high-quality tech education while continuing to balance work or other commitments. Our program provides you with the flexibility to fit career development into your life.
Bootcamp classes combine live online instruction with group and independent active learning challenges—all facilitated by industry-experienced professionals.
All classes are held Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday.
7:30pm-10:30pm ET
In addition to classroom lessons, part-time students can anticipate spending about 20+ hours studying and working on outside assignments each week.
Class time options are subject to change. To see available class times for your cohort of choice, complete your application or schedule a call with a student advisor.
Tuition
There are many ways to pay for your bootcamp experience, including self-pay, employer-pay, local/state government assistance, scholarships, and personal loans. Learn more about payment options.
For a limited time, save $2,000 on tuition with the Tech Trailblazer Scholarship! Apply and enroll by 06/18/2024 to the upcoming part-time AI & Machine Learning Bootcamp cohort starting on 06/24/2024 to receive the scholarship.
Virginia Tech Bootcamps is committed to making tech education more accessible, so we’re reducing the enrollment deposit to $99* (normally $1,000) for a limited time. Get started on your journey before the deposit increases!
Enrollment Deposit - $1,000 $99*
Tuition During Program - $14,396
Total Tuition - $14,495
*Offer eligibility: Upon admittance into the program, pay the $99 refundable deposit in full prior to the enrollment date.
$2,000 Tech Trailblazer Scholarship
For a limited time, save $2,000 on tuition with the Tech Trailblazer Scholarship! Apply and enroll by 06/18/2024 to the upcoming part-time AI & Machine Learning Bootcamp cohort starting on 06/24/2024 to receive the scholarship.
$500 Community Scholarship
For Virginia Tech alumni, current students, and employees.
$1,000 Military Scholarship**
For active-duty service members and military veterans.
**Valid ID required.
AI & Machine Learning Roles and Salaries
In the artificial intelligence field of data science, there are many career paths to follow based on your skills, interests, and experience. Some available jobs include Machine Learning Engineer, Data Scientist - AI, Data Scientist - Predictive Analysis, and AI Engineer. When you opt into the Virginia Tech AI & Machine Learning Bootcamp career coaching services, you’ll receive the guidance you need to navigate the industry in search of specialized artificial intelligence engineering roles. AI/Machine Learning Engineers in Virginia earn an average entry-level salary of $91,125 (Lightcast™, 2023), offering a significant return on investment for anyone pursuing a specialized data science education.
What You Will Learn
The Virginia Tech Bootcamp is designed to help students of all professional backgrounds acquire relevant, in-demand skills and knowledge of artificial intelligence concepts. Over 26 weeks part-time, students will learn practical and theoretical machine learning concepts using real-world tools—graduating with the specialized knowledge needed to apply AI fundamentals in a current role or pursue a new career in the data field.
Our curriculum is tailored to meet the needs of students looking to build concentrated knowledge and experience in AI and machine learning. Students learn through a mix of lectures, labs, and projects to cover each topic and technology.
Additionally, students are supported by Fullstack Academy’s active learning method, which enables students to build skills and practically apply them at the same time—both independently and as part of a team.
Apply the principles of data science in a real-world context–emphasizing ethical practices and effective decision-making.
Acquire experience loading, storing, and working with data in Python.
Gain an in-depth understanding of data science processes including data wrangling, data exploration, fundamental and advanced statistics, and hypothesis building and testing.
Learn and deploy machine learning principles, algorithms, models, and applications.
Explore deep learning and leverage neural networks to create and optimize models using tools.
Examine generative AI, including ChatGPT and prompt engineering. Learn to effectively and ethically utilize them for a variety of business applications.
Landing an AI & Machine Learning Job in Virginia
Virginia Tech students will gain valuable insight into how to build a successful career in the data field and AI specializations from day one of the course. Throughout the bootcamp experience, students may access live workshops, office hours, and on-demand content to help build a job search toolkit—which includes an optimized resume and LinkedIn profile.
Following successful completion of the Career Success Program, students can choose to opt into additional coaching support and receive guidance for up to a year following graduation in:
Growing your professional network
Resume and LinkedIn profile optimization
Interview and assessment prep
Salary negotiation workshops
And much more!
You’ll also graduate from the program with a portfolio of work that demonstrates your ability to solve real business problems for real companies.
Fullstack Academy grads have landed jobs with some of the world's leading companies.
Virginia Tech Bootcamps are powered by Fullstack Academy. The companies listed above have hired Fullstack Academy graduates.
FAQs
Yes, the Virginia Tech AI & Machine Learning Bootcamp is designed to support learners of all levels, including beginners. However, for optimal success in the bootcamp and beyond, we recommend students possess one or more of the following:
Experience coding in any language, ideally Python
Formal education/professional use of post-secondary math, including Linear Algebra, Calculus, and Statistics
3-5 years of employment in a highly computational field
Not sure how your skills stack up? Contact a student advisor to talk through all your options.
The bootcamp is a highly computational, programming-based tech training program that teaches artificial intelligence and the machine learning tools, technologies, and processes that support its development. You will learn how to create and deploy this technology toward a range of applications.
Your time with our career success team will include everything from workshops to one-on-one office hours to phone chats before big interviews. Alumni will also have access to a job board and have the opportunity to be connected with companies and organizations in our Employer Partner Network that are actively hiring.
You do need to provide your own computer for the bootcamp. It can be a laptop or desktop as long as it meets the minimum machine specifications of your chosen program. Because the bootcamp is live online, you are required to have a webcam and microphone to participate in class.
Ensuring you have a computer that meets the requirements for your course is an essential part of setting yourself up for success in our bootcamps.
For full computer requirements for each of our program offerings, visit our Online Learning page.
Admissions Process
The Virginia Tech AI & Machine Learning Bootcamp is designed to support students of all skill levels. There’s no experience required to apply or be accepted. However, we recommend prospective students possess one or more of the following:
Experience coding in any language
Formal education/professional use of post-secondary math including Linear Algebra, Calculus, or Statistics
3-5 years of employment in a highly computational field
Contact a student advisor to learn more about recommended qualifications for the AI & Machine Learning Bootcamp, and understand how they compare to other data concentrations.
Apply to study at the Virginia Tech AI & Machine Learning Bootcamp! Here’s how:
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