4 Saturdays
Focused 4–5 hour sessions every Saturday at 12:00 PM
Get ready for the Ayiti AI Hackathon with our intensive four-Saturday training program. This pre-hackathon bootcamp delivers a deep dive into transformer-based AI, hands-on coding, and the latest frameworks—including agentic AI and Model Context Protocol (MCP).
Whether you’re exploring AI for the first time or aiming to master advanced tools like Cursor AI, Claude Code, and next-generation RAG systems, our expert-led program will prepare you with 2025’s most cutting-edge AI development techniques.
4 Saturdays
Focused 4–5 hour sessions every Saturday at 12:00 PM
Live on Zoom
Interactive classes with full recordings for review and ongoing support via our Discord community
Hands-On Learning
Live coding, weekly challenges, collaborative projects, and real-world deployments
Modern AI development with Cursor AI, GitHub Copilot, and Claude Code
Agentic AI frameworks (LangChain, CrewAI, AutoGen, Semantic Kernel)
Model Context Protocol (MCP) for connected AI systems
Advanced RAG systems with vector databases and enterprise patterns
Production deployment on Azure AI Foundry, AWS Bedrock, Google Vertex AI
Fine-tuning with LoRA/QLoRA and parameter-efficient training
Foundations & Modern AI Development
Learn transformer architectures, tokenizers, and advanced AI coding tools. Explore the Hugging Face ecosystem and build your first AI app with today’s leading coding assistants.
APIs & Agentic AI Systems
Integrate LLM APIs, design applications, and build full systems using agentic AI frameworks with production-ready patterns.
Advanced RAG & Cloud Deployment
Design enterprise-grade RAG systems, implement vector databases, deploy to the cloud, and explore multimodal and speech-driven capabilities.
Hackathon Sprint & Fine-Tuning Mastery
Form teams, dive deep into LoRA fine-tuning, apply AI in real-world domains, and accelerate your hackathon project development.
Weekly Challenge System
Saturday 1: Build ‘My First AI App’ with transformers
Saturday 2: Create ‘API-Powered Application’ with production-ready design
Saturday 3: Develop ‘RAG-Enhanced System’ with cloud deployment
Complete Learning Experience
Live showcases and peer code reviews every Saturday
Mid-week office hours and 24/7 Discord community support
Step-by-step team building leading into hackathon collaboration
Learn directly from experienced AI practitioners who will guide you through transformers, agentic systems, and modern deployment practices.
Build AI Skills for the Hackathon!
Train with the latest AI tools, frameworks, and deployment methods. Build real applications and prepare to collaborate effectively with your team.
Saturdays, 12:00–5:00 PM, starting October 25, 2025
Ayiti AI Hackathon
Alex Chen
AI Foundations Instructor
Specialist in transformer architectures, tokenization, and applied language modeling, with a strong background in practical AI education and development.
Maya Rodriguez
Fine-Tuning Specialist
Expert in parameter-efficient training, LoRA/QLoRA optimization, and advanced model performance tuning for production environments.
Jordan Kim
Advanced AI Systems Engineer
Engineer focused on fine-tuning pipelines, model architecture design, and scaling AI solutions for enterprise-grade applications.
Sam Johnson
Production AI Engineers
Team of specialists in API integration, software architecture, cloud deployment, and modern AI development best practices.
Taylor Brooks
Responsible AI Advocate
Advocate for ethical AI, specializing in bias detection, fairness, and responsible deployment for enterprise solutions.
Casey Morgan
Domain Applications Expert
Experienced in EdTech, FinTech, and HealthTech, with expertise in tailoring AI for industry-specific applications.