Group AI Specialist Certification: Developing Internal AI Champions

The ideal candidate for Blaizing.org's AI Specialist Certification includes:

1. Organizational AI Specialists: Individuals aspiring to become recognized AI leaders within their organizations, equipped with practical knowledge and hands-on expertise to implement, manage, and optimize AI initiatives effectively.
2. Business Owners and Leaders: Visionaries aiming to establish "AI Centers of Influence" within their organizations, enabling strategic adoption, ethical implementation, and innovative AI-driven decision-making that elevates organizational capabilities and competitive advantage.
3. AI Enthusiasts: Individuals passionate about artificial intelligence, eager to expand their knowledge base, gain structured learning experiences, and engage in practical AI projects to deepen their understanding and skill sets.
4. Emerging AI Professionals: Those actively exploring and preparing for emerging roles in the AI landscape, seeking comprehensive foundational training, industry-recognized certification, and hands-on experience to advance their career paths.

By completing this certification, participants will be uniquely positioned to drive meaningful AI transformations, fostering a culture of responsible innovation and delivering measurable impact within their organizations.

The time commitment for the AI Specialist Certification is:

• Duration: 6 weeks
• Class Schedule: Live virtual classes held twice a week
  • Afternoon Cohort: Wednesdays & Fridays, 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM (EST)

This totals approximately 4 hours per week of live instruction, or about 24 hours over the full 6-week period. Participants should also expect additional time each week for completing assignments, weekly quizzes, and working on their capstone project.

Custom scheduling is available upon request for organizations or communities.

the Blaizing.org AI Specialist Certification is explicitly aligned with the CompTIA AI Essentials syllabus. The curriculum closely matches key CompTIA domains, including:

1. AI Fundamentals:
   Covers foundational AI terminology, principles, history, and the differentiation between machine learning, deep learning, and broader AI concepts.
2. Practical AI Applications:
   Emphasizes real-world AI deployment, data preparation, and modeling using widely adopted frameworks (TensorFlow, PyTorch, scikit-learn), which aligns with CompTIA's emphasis on practical AI knowledge.
3. Ethics and Governance:
   Incorporates ethical considerations, data privacy, regulatory compliance, and bias detection—key areas stressed by CompTIA for responsible AI deployment.
4. Hands-on Capstone Project:
   Allows candidates to apply concepts practically, fulfilling CompTIA's criteria of experiential learning and demonstrating competence through practical application.
5. Assessments and Certification:
   Weekly quizzes and a comprehensive final exam directly prepare participants for CompTIA AI Essentials certification requirements.

This program structure intentionally mirrors and supports preparation for successfully obtaining the CompTIA AI Essentials Certification, ensuring comprehensive coverage of required competencies.

Participants in the Blaizing.org AI Specialist Certification receive comprehensive support, including:

1. Expert Instruction & Mentorship

• Experienced AI professionals deliver structured sessions and ongoing guidance.

2. Interactive Virtual Classes

• Real-time interaction, personalized feedback, and Q&A in live classes.

3. Hands-On Learning & Labs

• Practical lab experiences using TensorFlow, PyTorch, and scikit-learn.

4. Capstone Project Support

• Guided development, peer review, and instructor feedback for real-world application.

5. Certification Exam Preparation

• Practice quizzes, exam preparation materials, and strategies for passing the CompTIA AI Essentials certification exam.

6. Collaborative Community

• Opportunities to network, collaborate, and exchange knowledge with fellow learners.

7. Flexible & Customized Scheduling

• Standard cohorts or customized scheduling options available for organizations.

8. Access to Blaizing Playground

• Participants receive exclusive access to Blaizing Playground (play.blaizing.org), an interactive environment for experimenting, practicing, and deepening their AI skills beyond structured class time.

This robust support ensures participants can confidently achieve their certification and effectively apply AI principles within their organizations or careers.

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The CompTIA AI Essentials certification, designed to provide a foundational understanding of AI concepts, tools, and techniques, does not require any specific prerequisites or prior experience.

Here's a breakdown of what you can expect:

• No Prerequisites: Unlike some other CompTIA certifications, there are no specific prerequisites or required experience to take the CompTIA AI Essentials certification.

• Focus on Foundational Knowledge: The certification focuses on equipping learners with a basic understanding of AI principles, algorithms, machine learning, and ethical considerations.

• Vendor-Neutral: As a CompTIA certification, it's vendor-neutral, meaning it doesn't focus on any specific AI technology or platform.

• AI Readiness: The certification aims to build AI readiness in the workplace and classroom.

• Practical Exercises: The CompTIA AI Essentials course includes practical exercises and solid grounding in key AI concepts.

• Global Availability: The course is available globally in multiple languages.

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Yes, we do offer a payment plan for individuals of 499 down and $99 per month for 18 months.

You can access the payment plans here: https://blaizing.joinlumion.com