Match to a Real Project
We pair you with an active client engagement based on your interests — finance, healthcare, education, real estate, or workforce management. No two projects are the same.
Applications Open for Summer 2026
AI Practicum
1:1 Mentorship. Real Client Projects. Industry-Ready Skills.
Work directly with senior data scientists on actual client engagements. Build portfolio-worthy AI projects. Earn industry-recognized certificates. Get personalized career guidance.
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How the practicum works
Six weeks that transform you into job-ready AI talent.
Build Real Solutions
Work independently on your portion of the project — pulling real data, building models, creating dashboards. You’ll contribute to a live client deliverable, not a mock exercise.
Weekly 1:1 Check-Ins
Meet weekly with your assigned senior data scientist for code review, architecture guidance, and career coaching. Six sessions total, one hour each.
Deploy & Certificate
Deliver a working application to the client, receive your IBM Agentic AI certificate, Dallas Data Science Academy certification, and a personalized reference letter.
Real projects across industries
Your engagement, your focus area.
Every engagement is customized to real client needs.
Finance
Build predictive models for market analysis, risk assessment, and investment insights
Healthcare
Develop analytics platforms for patient outcomes, operational efficiency, and clinical insights
Education
Create learning analytics systems, student performance dashboards, and engagement tools
Workforce Management
Design HR analytics platforms, talent assessment tools, and workforce planning systems
Real Estate
Build investment intelligence platforms, property valuation models, and market analytics
* All client names and specific project details are shared after enrollment to protect client confidentiality.
What you receive
A complete package to accelerate your AI career.
Real Client Project Experience
Work on actual client engagements — not course exercises. Build portfolio pieces you can demo in interviews.
Weekly 1:1 Mentorship
Six personalized sessions with a senior data scientist. Code review, architecture feedback, and career coaching.
IBM Agentic AI Certificate
Earn the IBM Agentic AI: Developing AI Agents Certificate upon successful completion.
Dallas Data Science Academy Certificate of Completion
Official certification recognizing your project contributions.
Reference Letter
A personalized reference documenting your technical skills and project outcomes for college and career applications.
GitHub-Ready Codebase
Production-quality, documented code you own and can showcase publicly in your portfolio.
Simple, transparent pricing
Everything you need to go from curious to career-ready.
Program investment
$595
What your investment covers:
- ✓ Active client project assignment
- ✓ 6 weekly 1:1 mentorship sessions
- ✓ IBM Agentic AI Certificate
- ✓ Dallas Data Science Academy Certificate of Completion
- ✓ Personalized reference letter
- ✓ Career coaching and portfolio review
We review applications and reach out within 24–48 hours.
Who this program is for
Meet yourself where you are.
Whether you’re exploring AI or looking to level up — this program meets you there.
High School & College Students
Want something real on your college application or resume? A client project with certificates and references stands out.
- ✓ Portfolio piece for applications
- ✓ Industry exposure
- ✓ Strong reference letter
Career Changers & Early Professionals
Looking to break into AI? Get hands-on experience with real deployments that hiring managers can verify.
- ✓ Demonstrable AI skills
- ✓ Deployed portfolio pieces
- ✓ Career coaching
Curious Learners
Passionate about AI but not sure where to start? Get guided, structured experience that transforms curiosity into capability.
- ✓ No prerequisites needed
- ✓ 1:1 guidance throughout
- ✓ Applied learning focus
Apply for AI Practicum
Tell us about yourself.
We’ll be in touch within 24–48 hours.
Frequently asked questions
Before you apply.
Do I need programming experience to apply?＋
No prerequisites required. We meet you where you are. However, having some basic exposure to programming or data concepts is helpful. We’ll assess your background during the application process and match you with an appropriate project.
How much time should I expect to commit weekly?＋
Plan for 8–10 hours per week for independent project work, plus your weekly 1:1 mentorship session. The time investment is flexible — you can work on your own schedule, just complete milestone check-ins.
What if I can’t complete the program?＋
We understand that circumstances change. Contact us early if you’re facing challenges. While we don’t offer refunds after the program begins, we’ll work with you to find a solution — whether that’s a pause, extension, or alternative arrangement.
What happens after I complete the program?＋
You’ll have a deployed AI application, industry-recognized certificates, a reference letter, and portfolio pieces you can showcase. We also provide career coaching to help you leverage your new experience.
How is this different from a bootcamp?＋
Unlike traditional bootcamps with pre-recorded content and group sessions, this is personalized 1:1 mentorship with a senior data scientist on a real client engagement.