BigData Team

AI Agents Engineer (Big Data, ML, DevOps), level 1

595 000 ₸

Allocated 50 Quotas

About course

To prepare specialists for the AI Engineer (AIE) profession; provide a deep understanding of AI agents, their capabilities, and limitations; teach how to leverage Agentic Coding and write clean, maintainable code; and enable the application of foundational knowledge when selecting technologies to solve product-focused tasks. Graduates will gain hands-on experience in building AI-driven products and conducting scientific research using agentic development. The course consists of 14 learning modules and a final Capstone Project. Two core skill sets are developed in parallel: writing high-quality software manually (hard skills: TDD, mock, CLI, Architecture, Logging, bash, git, uv, Docker, etc.) and designing, managing, and controlling AI agents that perform the same tasks (Agentic Coding: tools, skills, MCP, *code, *claw, Context & Memory, Ralph-loop and evals, Introduction to LLMs, etc.). You will learn to build robust autonomous systems rather than just "scripts with an AI layer," boosting your productivity by 5–10x. As part of the mandatory final Capstone Project, students will develop an AI-based product using agentic development and the industry best practices covered throughout the course. Link to the entrance test: https://learn.bigdatateam.org/

Special condition

Requirement to pass tests/exams, potential financial obligations (security deposit, fines, additional fees, etc.) Fines and Penalties: In case of expulsion during the training period: a pro-rated fine equivalent to the cost of the completed portion of the training. For failure to meet deadlines for grant reporting (a symmetrical requirement between Astana Hub and IT schools). A fine equal to the full cost of the grant in case of failing the final test (and other similar assessment and qualification procedures required by the grantors, Tech Orda and Astana Hub). Mandatory entrance testing: https://learn.bigdatateam.org/

Course details

level

For advanced

Study format

Online

Entrance exams

Duration, in weeks

Education language

Russian

Qualifications

middle

Skills

What you will learn: Apply foundational knowledge in Computer Science, Big Data, Machine Learning, DevOps, and AI Agents when selecting technologies to solve product-focused tasks. Write clean and maintainable code leveraging agentic development (Agentic Coding). You will gain hands-on experience with: Data analysis using Python. Production-grade development in Python (pytest, argparse, unicode, encodings, logging, YAML, Mock, Web, Design Patterns, monitoring, deployment). Working with AI Agents (tools, skills, MCP, *code, *claw, Context & Memory, Ralph-loop and evals, Introduction to LLMs, etc.).

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.