AGS AI Academy — AI training academy in Puducherry
AI Foundations · 3 Months

AI Foundations — zero to AI-literate, with proof.

A 12-week, beginner-first launchpad into artificial intelligence. Learn how AI actually works — Python, data, machine learning fundamentals and prompt engineering — by building a small, real AI tool every single week. No coding background required.

12 Weeks

Duration

In-person

Format

Beginner

Level

6+ Built

Projects

Program 01

What makes this program different.

Hands-on, mentor-led sessions at our Puducherry campus — never recorded-lecture fatigue.
Starts from absolute zero: Python taught from the very first line of code.
Build 6+ mini AI projects you can show recruiters, not just slides you forget.
Weekly code reviews from working engineers at AgileSoftLabs.
Prompt-engineering and modern GenAI tools baked into every module.
Small batches capped at 50 students for real attention.
A clear, guided path into the Professional AI Engineer track.
Certificate of completion plus a starter GitHub portfolio.
Overview

The program.

AI Foundations is the launchpad. Most AI courses for beginners either drown you in maths or hand you a no-code toy that teaches nothing transferable. This program does neither — it gives you a genuine working understanding of how modern AI is built, one small project at a time.

Over 12 weeks you'll learn to read and write real Python, handle and explore data, understand the core ideas behind machine learning, and use today's generative-AI tools and prompting techniques the way professionals do. Every concept is applied the same week on a small but real build, so the knowledge sticks.

It runs in-person at our campus on 100 Feet Road, Mudaliarpet, because building alongside mentors and peers is simply faster. You finish AI-literate, with a portfolio of working tools — and a clear runway into our flagship Professional AI Engineer track if you want to go all the way to a job.

Eligibility

No degree or coding background required. Anyone 17+ with curiosity and a laptop can start. A short, friendly counselling conversation helps us place you in the right batch.

Who this is for.

College students

Any branch — CSE, ECE, EEE, Mechanical, even Commerce or Arts. Build an AI head-start before you graduate.

Absolute beginners

Never written a line of code? Perfect. We start from zero and move at a build-first pace.

Career switchers

Coming from a non-tech role and curious about AI? This is the low-risk first step.

Future AI engineers

Planning the Professional track but want a solid foundation first.

Curriculum

Module-by-module syllabus.

6 modules, taught by building. Every module ends with a real project you can put on your GitHub.

01Weeks 1–2

AI Basics & The Modern Landscape

Get the mental model first: what AI, machine learning and generative AI really are, where they're used, and how the modern stack fits together.

What you'll cover

  • What is AI, ML & deep learning
  • How LLMs and generative AI work
  • Real-world AI use cases
  • The 2026 AI tool landscape
  • Setting up your dev environment
  • Your first AI demo
02Weeks 3–5

Python Programming from Scratch

The language every AI engineer uses, taught from the first line. By the end you'll read and write clean, working Python with confidence.

What you'll cover

  • Variables, data types & operators
  • Conditionals & loops
  • Functions & error handling
  • Lists, dictionaries & sets
  • Files & working with APIs
  • Mini project: a Python CLI tool
03Weeks 6–7

Working with Data

Real AI runs on data. Learn to collect, clean, explore and visualise data using the libraries professionals rely on.

What you'll cover

  • NumPy & Pandas essentials
  • Loading & cleaning messy data
  • Exploratory data analysis (EDA)
  • Charts with Matplotlib & Seaborn
  • Finding patterns & insights
  • Mini project: a data explorer
04Weeks 8–10

Machine Learning Fundamentals

The core ideas that make machines learn — explained simply and built hands-on with scikit-learn, no heavy maths needed.

What you'll cover

  • Supervised vs unsupervised learning
  • Regression & classification
  • Training & testing a model
  • Evaluating accuracy & metrics
  • scikit-learn in practice
  • Mini project: a prediction model
05Week 11

Prompt Engineering & GenAI Tools

Use today's generative-AI models the way professionals do — precise prompting, and wiring LLMs into small apps.

What you'll cover

  • How to prompt LLMs effectively
  • System vs user prompts
  • Working with the OpenAI & Claude APIs
  • Building a simple chatbot
  • Responsible & safe AI use
  • Mini project: an AI assistant
06Week 12

Capstone & Portfolio

Pull everything together into one polished build, ship it, and package your work into a GitHub portfolio recruiters will actually read.

What you'll cover

  • Scope & plan a capstone
  • Build & iterate with mentors
  • Deploy your project live
  • Write a clean README & case study
  • Set up your GitHub portfolio
  • Next steps: the Professional track
Tools & Tech

The stack you'll actually ship with.

Language & Data

PythonNumPyPandasJupyterMatplotlibSeaborn

Machine Learning

scikit-learnGoogle ColabAnaconda

Generative AI

OpenAI GPT-4oAnthropic ClaudeHugging FaceStreamlit

Workflow

Git & GitHubVS CodeAPIs & JSON
Outcomes

What you graduate with.

  • A portfolio of 6+ working AI mini-projects on GitHub.
  • The ability to read and write production-style Python.
  • A genuine understanding of the modern AI & ML landscape.
  • Confidence to use LLMs and prompt engineering in real apps.
  • A completion certificate and a clear path into the Professional track.
Careers

Roles this opens up.

AI InternJunior Python DeveloperData Analyst (Entry)AI/ML TraineeAutomation AssistantPrompt Engineer (Entry)

Industries hiring

TechnologyStartupsE-commerceEdTechMarketingLocal Businesses
Student Reviews

What our students say.

A truly enriching experience. I got to work on real-time projects that let me apply my knowledge and gain valuable hands-on skills. The team was incredibly supportive — everyone was approachable and always ready to help.

Kaviraj

AGS AI Academy · Real-Time Projects

An incredibly rewarding internship. The team was supportive and knowledgeable, guiding me on real-world projects. I gained practical experience with industry tools and technologies in a collaborative environment that sharpened both my technical and soft skills.

Kesaba Barik

AGS AI Academy · Industry Tools & Tech

I learned various AI technologies and gained practical knowledge by working on real-time projects. The mentors gave clear guidance whenever needed, improving my skills in AI, web development and project implementation. A professional, friendly and encouraging place to grow.

Murugadoss

AGS AI Academy · AI & Web Development

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FAQs

AI Foundations — your questions.

Do I need any coding experience to join AI Foundations?

No. This course is designed for complete beginners — we teach Python from the very first line. Students from any branch and any background regularly start here with zero coding experience.

How long is the AI Foundations course?

12 weeks (3 months), in-person at our Mudaliarpet campus in Puducherry, with hands-on mentor-led sessions and a weekly project.

What will I be able to do after finishing?

You'll be able to write real Python, work with data, build basic machine-learning models, and create small AI apps with LLMs — and you'll have 6+ projects on GitHub to prove it. Many students continue into the Professional AI Engineer track.

Is this course enough to get an AI job?

AI Foundations makes you AI-literate and gives you a portfolio — a strong start. For a hireable AI engineer role with a guaranteed internship and placement support, the 24-week Professional AI Engineer track is the next step.

How do I get the fee details?

We share full fees, EMI options and any current scholarships on your free counselling call, along with guidance on whether Foundations or the Professional track fits your goals.

Visit us at First Floor, 208, 100 Feet Road, Mudaliarpet, Puducherry, 605004, India or book a free counselling call.

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