“The instructors weren't just teaching theory — they had actually deployed AI in real environments. That made all the difference.”
Aravind S.Software Engineer, Product StartupRegistration Deadline: August 15th 2026
Become the engineer AI can't replace.
Build real AI solutions for real clients. Start as an AI Engineer. Advance into the FDE role, the most in-demand seat in the AI era.
Enroll Before Seats FillCohort 1 — Open Now
AI Engineering and FDE Programs
DurationAI Engineering 8 weeks · FDE 10 weeks
FormatLive, Hands-on, Project-based
Cohort size30 seats
CertificationHumaine Certified
PlacementGuaranteed Paid Internships + Placement Assistance
Trusted by leadership teams at
Why You Need to Make the Shift Now.
"The new hot job in AI: forward deployed engineers. Job postings increased by more than 800% in 2025."
"AI Engineer is now the single fastest-growing job title in the US, with postings up 143% year-over-year."
"AI engineering hiring is now outpacing every other technical role, with leading tech companies growing AI engineering headcount 50–100% year over year."
"AI companies are hiring forward-deployed engineers to work directly with customers and tailor AI tools to real-world use cases."
What is an AI Engineer, and where does FDE fit in?
An AI Engineer builds AI-powered solutions, designing, training, and shipping systems that solve real business problems. It's the foundational skillset for every AI-native technical career, and the fastest-growing entry point into AI roles today.
A Forward Deployed Engineer takes that skillset into the field, embedding directly with a client, understanding their problems firsthand, and building AI solutions inside their real environment, constraints, and stakeholders. It's the advanced track for AI Engineers who want to own outcomes in production, not just build systems.
This programme builds you as an AI Engineer first, then takes you further: certified, employer-recognised, and ready to step into the most in-demand seat in the AI era, the FDE.
Companies currently hiring FDEs
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AI Foundations
Models, prompting, and AI system design
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Build and Ship AI Systems
Design and deploy production-ready AI solutions
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AI Engineer
Certified. In-demand. AI-native.
+ Advanced Layer
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Client Embedding
Work inside real environments and constraints
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Field Ownership
Own outcomes, not just deliverables
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Forward Deployed Engineer
The most in-demand seat in the AI era.
Built for practitioners.
Not for classrooms.
Cohort size
30+
Selective. Small. Intentional.
Every cohort is capped so every learner gets real attention.
Hands-on from day one
Real deliverables every week. No passive learning.
Programme length
8
Weeks to certified.
8-week core programme with weekly deliverables. Optional advanced module available.
Taught live by Industry Leaders
Taught by AI leaders and practitioners who have built and scaled AI solutions in real enterprise environments.
Outcome
Build end-to-end AI solutions. Be in demand.
Graduate with the skills, portfolio, and certification to step into the most sought-after AI role in the industry.
The Work Cycle You Will Master.
AI Engineers build the product. FDEs make it work in someone else's world.
AI Engineer TrackBuild and refine the product
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Design the AI Approach
Choose the right model, architecture, and framework — LangChain, RAG, agents, or fine-tuning — for the capability you're building.
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Build and Fine-Tune the Model
Develop and train the AI system, fine-tuning it against real data to get from prototype to reliable product.
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Test and Refine
Evaluate accuracy, performance, and edge cases. Iterate until the product is solid enough to leave the lab.
FDE Advanced TrackAdapt and integrate it into the real world
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Understand the Client's Reality
Learn their specific systems, data, constraints, and stakeholders — the environment the AI product actually has to survive in.
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Adapt and Integrate
Customize and wire the AI Engineer's product into that particular, complex environment — not a generic deployment, a fitted one.
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Own the Outcome
Deploy into production, monitor real usage, and keep improving it based on what the client actually needs.
Tools you will use.
Industry-standard tooling across both programmes — the same stack used by AI teams at leading companies.
and moreGuaranteed Paid Internships
+ Placement Assistance
Top graduates receive paid internships, converted to full-time roles based on performance.
Two Programmes. One Career Path.
Start as an AI Engineer. Advance to FDE. Every week ends with a real deliverable.
AI Engineering Foundation
8 weeks · 32 contact hours. Build practical fluency in generative and agentic AI — from prompting to a shipped product.
PrerequisitesBasic Python & Git familiarity · Your own OpenAI and Anthropic API keys
Early bird · Cohort opens July 7
- Generative AI: prompting, structured outputs, RAG
- Agentic AI: tool calling, MCP, LangGraph, CrewAI
- Evaluation, guardrails, and deployment basics
- Capstone: ship a complete agentic GenAI app
- Humaine Certified AI Engineer credential
Enterprise AI FDE Certification
10 weeks · 40 contact hours. Take a working AI product into a real enterprise environment.
PrerequisitesCompletion of AI Engineering Foundation, or pass the entry assessment · Your own OpenAI and Anthropic API keys
Early bird · Cohort opens July 7
- Enterprise discovery, workflow analysis, and solution architecture
- Vibe coding (Cursor, Claude Code) for fast client-side prototyping
- Enterprise integration via custom MCP servers
- Cloud-scale deployment, governance, and compliance
- 4-week capstone: discovery to deployed, governed system
- Humaine Certified FDE: Certified, Professional, or Distinction
- 10 guaranteed job offers per FDE cohort
What you will walk away with.
After AI Engineering Foundation
Build and ship generative AI products
Design and deploy RAG pipelines, structured outputs, and agentic systems from scratch.
Work with agents, tools, and MCP
Build multi-step agentic workflows using LangGraph, CrewAI, and custom tool integrations.
Ship a portfolio-ready AI product
Complete a graded capstone — a full agentic app with RAG, tools, evaluation, and a working UI.
After Enterprise AI FDE Certification
Run enterprise discovery and solution architecture
Lead client workshops, map workflows, and produce ADRs that actually get signed off.
Integrate AI into real enterprise systems
Connect AI to CRMs, ERPs, and APIs via custom MCP servers — behind real auth and security constraints.
Enter FDE roles certified and placement-supported
Humaine Certified with 10 guaranteed offers per FDE Cohort.
By application only
Not everyone gets in.
Here's how selection works.
Each cohort is limited to 30 seats. We review every application to ensure the cohort is the right fit — for you and for the programme.
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Register your interest
Fill a short form. Takes under two minutes. Tell us where you are in your career and what you're building towards.
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Speak with a programme expert
One of our team will reach out to understand your background, answer your questions, and assess whether you're the right fit for the cohort.
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Qualify
Candidates who meet the criteria receive a formal offer. We look for practitioners who are ready to build — not just learn.
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Secure your seat
Confirm your place by completing the payment. Cohort size is intentionally limited, and applicants will not be accepted once it is full.
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Build, learn, and get certified
Work live with practitioners, ship real projects, and complete your capstone. Graduate with a Humaine Certification recognised by leading companies hiring AI engineers and FDEs today.
Built for working engineers who want to move into AI deployment.
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A background in software engineering, solution architecture, or an adjacent technical role✓
Any industry — this programme is not sector-specific✓
You want to move into roles at the intersection of engineering and client delivery✓
You are ready to build, not just learnWhat our learners say.
“I went from knowing prompting basics to designing and deploying a full AI workflow for a client in eight weeks. The capstone made it real.”
Meghna R.Solutions Architect, IT Services“Every week I had a deliverable to show. By the end I had a portfolio that I could walk into an interview with. No other programme did that.”
Siddharth K.Platform Engineer, SaaS Company“The capstone assessment was brutal — in the best way. It pushed me to actually understand what I was building, not just copy a tutorial.”
Sweta M.Backend Engineer, Fintech“I had three years of engineering experience but no clear path into AI roles. This programme gave me the credentials and the confidence.”
Sreekant P.Software Developer, Consulting Firm“The live sessions weren't lectures — they were working sessions. We built things together. That's not how most online programmes work.”
Jermina A.Technical Lead, Enterprise Client“The instructors weren't just teaching theory — they had actually deployed AI in real environments. That made all the difference.”
Aravind S.Software Engineer, Product Startup“I went from knowing prompting basics to designing and deploying a full AI workflow for a client in eight weeks. The capstone made it real.”
Meghna R.Solutions Architect, IT Services“Every week I had a deliverable to show. By the end I had a portfolio that I could walk into an interview with. No other programme did that.”
Siddharth K.Platform Engineer, SaaS Company“The capstone assessment was brutal — in the best way. It pushed me to actually understand what I was building, not just copy a tutorial.”
Sweta M.Backend Engineer, Fintech“I had three years of engineering experience but no clear path into AI roles. This programme gave me the credentials and the confidence.”
Sreekant P.Software Developer, Consulting Firm“The live sessions weren't lectures — they were working sessions. We built things together. That's not how most online programmes work.”
Jermina A.Technical Lead, Enterprise ClientFrequently asked questions.
Yes — you'll need a background in software engineering, solution architecture, or an adjacent technical role.
The AI Engineering Foundation (8 weeks) teaches you to build and ship AI products. The Enterprise AI FDE Certification (10 weeks) takes you further — embedding AI into real client environments, handling enterprise integration, and earning you the FDE credential with 10 guaranteed job offers per cohort.
Yes — and that's the intended path. The FDE Certification requires completion of the AI Engineering Foundation first. Many learners enrol in both as a bundle.
All sessions are live, online, and hands-on. You'll work directly with instructors who have deployed AI at scale. There are no pre-recorded lectures — every session is interactive.
Humaine facilitates 10 guaranteed job offers per FDE cohort through our employer network. Offers are for roles at the intersection of AI engineering and client delivery. Full details are shared on enrolment.
Yes. If you decide within 15 days of enrolment that the programme isn't right for you, we'll refund you in full — no forms, no friction, no questions asked.
Yes, EMI options are available for both programmes. You can choose your preferred payment plan at checkout.
Start your journey Today.
Registration Deadline: August 15th 2026
Enroll Before Seats FillQuestions? Write to us at learn@humainelabs.com