Access elite tech talent from West Africa. Our rigorous 12-month program equips graduates with a powerful combination of Python programming, cloud computing, data science, data engineering, and generative AI skills, delivering real-world solutions that drive results.
Access Our Talent75% of graduates secure jobs within 3 months of completing the program.
100% of graduates complete production-level projects, including AI/ML models, data engineering, and valuable data pipelines using modern tech stacks.
Each graduate undergoes 12 months of intensive training supported by over 700 hours of mentorship from industry veterans.
Graduates develop essential soft skills like communication, teamwork, and problem-solving, preparing them for success in any environment.
Our graduates solve real-world challenges through innovative solutions. Recent projects include AI-Powered Chatbots: Assisting organizations by answering questions using retrieval-augmented generation (RAG).
I'm thrilled to share my transformative experience with Pioneer AI Academy. Through intensive training, I significantly enhanced my Python skills and gained a solid foundation in data science and machine learning. Notably, I successfully developed a RAG system leveraging LangChain, OpenAI, and Pinecone. This achievement paved the way for a job offer from a US-based company SOAR AI. Attributing my success to the comprehensive curriculum and expert guidance, I highly recommend Pioneer AI Academy's cohort program to aspiring tech professionals seeking to elevate their skills and accelerate their careers.
Pioneer Academy was a game-changer for me. Through hands-on learning, I gained a strong understanding of Generative AI, Machine Learning, Python, RAG, and Data Science. I worked on real-world projects, including building a Question-and-Answer RAG system for Scripture Central and a topic segmentation tool for SOAR AI. The program not only strengthened my technical skills but also taught me how to think, test, and solve real-world problems effectively. Thanks to this experience, I secured a full-time job at SOAR AI, a US-based company. Pioneer Academy truly prepares its students for success in AI and software development.
Before joining Pioneer Academy, I had a foundation in programming but lacked the confidence to apply my skills at an industry level. However, through kata challenges, hands-on projects, one-on-one mentoring, and monthly programming interviews, I quickly gained the confidence and skills needed to excel in AI. I developed expertise in data analysis, machine learning, deep learning, and generative AI learning to build both simple and complex AI systems. One of my most significant projects during training was developing a Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) system using advanced retrieval and generation techniques. I also learned how to evaluate and optimize these systems using industry-standard tools and evaluation techniques. The hands-on experience and industry-focused training at Pioneer Academy opened doors for me professionally. Thanks to the knowledge and skills I gained during the mentoring provided, I was hired full-time at SOAR AI, a US-based company aimed at improving humanity through AI technology. This opportunity has allowed me to learn and apply my expertise in real-world AI applications, reinforcing the high-quality training Pioneer Academy provides.
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You must be currently enrolled in or be a graduate of BYU Pathway Worldwide with a GPA of 3.40 or better. If you haven't yet earned your first certificate you must also have an A- or better in your CSE 110 Intro to Programming (Python) course.
If you meet these qualifications and are interested in joining Pioneer Academy, send a copy of your BYU Pathway transcript to info@pioneeracademy.ai