Artificial Intelligence and Agentic Applications Using Python

495 000 ₸

Allocated 10 Quotas

About course

"Artificial Intelligence and Agentic Applications with Python" is a hands-on program for those who want to learn Python from scratch and reach the level of an AI agent developer. Students follow a step-by-step path from programming fundamentals to building multi-agent systems, working with local neural networks, and deploying production-ready AI applications to the cloud. The course is delivered fully online, runs for 9 months, and is designed to launch a career as a Python developer with an AI specialization.

Special condition

Special Conditions: Citizens of the Republic of Kazakhstan aged 18 to 45 are eligible for enrollment. To enroll in the program, a training agreement must be concluded. The candidate undergoes a brief online or offline interview of up to 15 minutes. The interview is aimed at assessing logical thinking, motivation, and potential for learning in the IT field. No technical testing or programming skills assessment is conducted. Based on the interview results, the mentor provides a recommendation for enrollment. Funding for training under the Tech Orda program is provided through a reimbursement system: The Customer independently and promptly pays the full cost of training in accordance with the selected payment method. The refund of funds (grant/quota amount) is made by the Provider to the Customer's account within 30 (thirty) calendar days upon simultaneous fulfillment of the following conditions: Successful completion of the full training course by the Participant and receipt of a certificate; Fulfillment by the Participant of all mandatory KPIs, requirements, and rules of the Tech Orda program and the Operator (Astana Hub); Actual receipt of grant funding for the Participant's training from the Program Operator (Astana Hub) to the Provider's bank account. If the state grant does not fully cover the cost of training, the student undertakes to independently pay the remaining cost in accordance with the terms of the agreement. For online learning, a personal computer or laptop, a working headset (headphones and microphone), a stable internet connection, and a quiet workspace for participating in online classes are required. The student must be able to install and use the software provided for in the curriculum.

Course details

level

For beginner

Study format

Online

Entrance exams

Duration, in weeks

Education language

Russian

Qualifications

junior

Skills

Skills students will gain upon completion: Confident Python proficiency: OOP, data structures, asynchronous and multithreaded programming Git, GitHub, and GitHub Copilot for AI-assisted development Working with relational (PostgreSQL, SQL) and non-relational (Redis, MongoDB) databases Generative AI and Prompt Engineering: LLM APIs, Zero-Shot, Few-Shot, CoT, and ReAct patterns Running and configuring local language models via Ollama Computer vision: OpenCV and MediaPipe — face tracking, gesture and emotion recognition Building AI agents with Tool Calling using smolagents Multi-agent systems (CrewAI): roles, task delegation, and agent prompt engineering Developing web interfaces for AI applications: Gradio and Streamlit Deploying AI apps to the cloud: Hugging Face Spaces, Telegram bot hosting

FAQ

What is the Tech Orda program?
- Tech Orda is a human capital development program in the field of IT. The program provides subsidized tunding for the training of IT specialists in private schools of the Republic of Kazakhstan.
Where will the selection of candidates for training take place?
- Acceptance and processing of applications will take place at the showcase of IT schools at astanahub.com portal.
What are the requirements for candidates?
- The basic requirements for candidates include citizenship of the Republic of Kazakhstan and the age limit from 18 to 45 years. Additional requirements depend on the IT-school / IT-company and the course you choose. It is mandatory to read all the conditions before applying for training.
How much does the training cost?
- The amount of funding per person is up to 500,000 KZT. If the training is conducted in an offline format, the program covers up to 500,000 KZT, and if the cost exceeds this amount, the student pays the difference. For online or hybrid training, the program covers up to 400,000 KZT, and if the cost is higher, the remaining amount is paid by the student. If the tuition fee is below the established limits (500,000 KZT for offline or 400,000 KZT for online/hybrid), the program covers it in full.
How long does the quota training under the Tech Orda program last?
- The training will take place from 6 months or more, depending on the Course and the IT-school you plan to enroll in.
How many IT schools participate in the program?
- The list of all IT schools is available on the showcase of IT schools at astanahub.com portal.
How many applications can I submit?
- Candidates can only apply for 5 (five) Participants of the Program.
How many scholarships/quotas can a candidate receive under the Program?
- The candidate can only study 1 (one) once within the framework of the Program. There is one exception: A student can get training in 2 (two) Courses during the duration of the Program, only provided that one takes Courses that are pre- and post-prerequisites to each other from the same Participant of the Program (IT school/IT company). For example, if you first study for a Junior Web Developer at School X in 2023 and then apply for a Middle Web Developer at the same school X in 2024.
Can a student who has completed a quota training under the Program in 2023-2024 apply again?
- A student can get training in 2 (two) Courses during the duration of the Program, only provided that one takes Courses that are pre- and post-prerequisites to each other from the same Participant of the Program (IT school/IT company).
If I studied with a Program Participant in 2023 (IT schools/IT companies), but was on the waiting list, can I apply now?
- Yes, you can. However, we recommend that you contact the Program Participant (where you have completed education) to confirm your status on the waiting list within the Program.
Is there an opportunity for a student to transfer from one IT school to another, which is also a Participant of the Tech Orda program?
- As soon as the candidate confirms his choice to apply for a grant at a certain IT-school, there is no possibility to transfer to another school. Therefore, we strongly recommend that you consider all available options before making a decision on accepting/rejecting a grant within the framework of the Program.
Should Candidates who have received a quota work out after training?
- No, such counter obligations are not provided for by Astana Hub. Other conditions may be regulated in the contract between the IT-school and the student.
Can I opt out of studying during the learning process? Is there a penalty if I don't complete the training?
- The conditions depend on the specific IT school/IT company you choose. In the school card on the showcaseof IT-schools at astanahub.com portal, there is a special 'Special conditions' section where this information can be indicated. Also, we recommend that you contact the IT school directly and find out about all the terms of the contract.
Can I study at the same time in an IT-company (EPAM) and an IT-school as part of the Program?
- No, within the framework of the Program, you can study at only one IT-school or IT-company.