Forward Deployed AI Engineer Program
A 16-week live-online program from Beyond Campus Universal (BCU) — 12 weeks of core training plus a 4-week capstone, portfolio, and career accelerator. Learners build, deploy, document, and present real AI systems that solve business problems, covering GenAI, RAG, AI agents, APIs, LangGraph, CrewAI, FastAPI, Docker, and cloud deployment.
📚 What You'll Learn
✨ Program Highlights
What makes the Forward Deployed AI Engineer Program program exceptional
✨ Course Highlights
🎯 Learning Experience
📖 Course Curriculum
Syllabus for Forward Deployed AI Engineer Program
Before Week 1: Phase 0: Pre-Course Bridge
- Python Refresher (variables, functions, lists, dictionaries, file handling)
- VS Code, Google Colab, GitHub, Environment Variables
- API Key Handling & Basic JSON
- Prompting Basics (ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini)
- Output: AI Text Summariser (GitHub submission)
Weeks 1-3: Phase 1: FDE Mindset, LLM Foundations & APIs
- Week 1: FDE Mindset & Business Discovery — Business Discovery Note
- Week 2: LLM Foundations & Prompt Control — AI Business Assistant Mini Project
- Week 3: APIs, OpenRouter, FastAPI & GitHub — AI Business Summary API Mini Project
Weeks 4-6: Phase 2: RAG Systems
- Week 4: RAG Foundations — Document Q&A Bot
- Week 5: Advanced RAG & Context Engineering — Enterprise RAG System
- Week 6: RAG Evaluation & Safety — RAG Evaluation Report
Weeks 7-9: Phase 3: AI Agents
- Week 7: AI Agents & Tool Calling — Tool-Using AI Agent
- Week 8: LangGraph Workflow Agents — LangGraph Business Workflow Agent
- Week 9: CrewAI, Multi-Agent Systems & No-Code Automation — Multi-Agent Business Automation System
Weeks 10-12: Phase 4: Full-Stack, Deployment & Governance
- Week 10: Full-Stack AI Application Development — Full-Stack AI App
- Week 11: Docker, Cloud Deployment & Monitoring — Cloud-Deployed AI Service
- Week 12: AI Security, Governance & Client Delivery — AI Risk & Governance Audit
Weeks 13-16: Phase 5: Capstone & Career Readiness
- Weeks 13-14: Final Capstone Build (working deployed AI solution, GitHub repo, demo video, architecture, test cases, risk register, pitch deck)
- Week 15: Portfolio, Resume & LinkedIn — Career Portfolio Output
- Week 16: Mock Interviews & Client Simulation — Final Evaluation (technical demo, client presentation, viva, GitHub review, resume review)
🎓 Earn Recognized Credentials
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Got questions? We've got answers
Is this course completely online?
Yes, this course is 100% online. You can access it anytime, anywhere with an internet connection.
Will I get a certificate after completion?
Yes, you will receive dual credentials - university academic accreditation along with internationally recognized IABAC certification upon successful completion.
Can I get a refund?
Yes, we offer a 30-day money-back guarantee if you're not satisfied with the course.
Is there any live support?
Yes, you'll get 24/7 support from our teaching assistants and access to community forums for doubt resolution.