AI Automation Bootcamp
Make Routine Tasks 5x Faster With No-Code AI
- Go beyond prompting to automate workflows without learning to code
- Design and launch AI agents with no engineering support
- Apply your skills to 10+ portfolio projects using 17+ industry tools
- Start a career in AI automation with 1:1 coaching and interview prep
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+1-800-503-7505- Admission closesNov 13, 2026
- Program Duration15 Weeks (Part-Time)
- Learning FormatLive, Online, Interactive
Key Features
Build a No-Code AI Career Without a Tech Background
Develop custom AI workflows and agents without having to learn coding
Get ready for a job market that increasingly values AI automation skills
An Intensive Bootcamp Built for Job Readiness
Progress from prompt engineering and workflow design to AI agents, governance, and ROI
Learn to integrate business data, apps, and APIs to build AI-powered workflows
Hands-On Learning With Industry Experts
Build workflows and AI agents with 17+ tools, including Make, Zapier, n8n, and Claude
Create a job-ready portfolio with 10+ projects and 12 business case studies
Get Equipped to Land Your Next AI Automation Job
Earn a certificate from Columbia Engineering Executive Education and Fullstack Academy
Access 1:1 career support from Fullstack Academy to put your new skills to work
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Career Opportunities
- AI Automation Specialist
- Marketing Automation Specialist
- AI Operations & Adoption Analyst
AI Automation Specialist
Identifies high-value business processes and builds AI-powered automations to streamline them. Connects AI tools with business applications and workflows to reduce manual work and improve efficiency.
Essential Skills You Will Develop
- AI Agents and Agentic Workflows
- AI Workflow Automation
- AI Governance and Risk
- AI Agent Evaluation
- AI Output Validation
- API and Webhook Integration
- Automation Opportunity Analysis
- Business Process Mapping
- Data Structuring for Automation
- No Code Automation with n8n
- Human in the Loop Design
- RAG and Knowledge Assistants
- ROI and Payback Analysis
- Claude Skills Development
- CRM Workflow Integration
- Prompt Engineering
Earn Professional Certifications
You’ll be taught by industry experts who build and run AI automations every day. The curriculum is reviewed by Columbia Engineering faculty, and upon completing the AI Automation Bootcamp, you’ll receive a certificate from Columbia Engineering Executive Education and Fullstack Academy.
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- Graduate with a credential employers recognize
- Add the digital certificate to your resume and LinkedIn
Program Curriculum
Designed to mirror the day-to-day work of AI automation professionals, the curriculum moves from finding high-value workflows to proving their ROI. Learners build no-code automations, connect apps and data, and create AI agents with human oversight, ending in a portfolio-ready capstone.
- Discover High-ROI AI Agent OpportunitiesUnderstand enterprise AI automation and when to use traditional automation, AI assistance, or AI agents. Identify high-value tasks, assess feasibility, effort, and risk, and design workflows with clear roles, human oversight, success metrics, and expected outcomes.
- Turn Prompts and SOPs into Reliable AI WorkflowsDesign reusable prompts and structured AI outputs for consistent business tasks. Convert standard operating procedures into executable AI workflows, then test and refine them for quality, privacy, and reliability.
- Understand Multi-Step No-Code AutomationsBuild end-to-end n8n workflows that connect apps, transform data, and automate business processes. Use conditional routing, loops, batching, and approval checkpoints, with error handling, recovery, and monitoring for reliable execution.
- Integrate Business Data, Apps, and APIsStructure, clean, and govern business data for reliable automation. Connect applications using APIs, JSON, webhooks, and secure credentials in n8n. Build and document CRM integrations across HubSpot, Gmail, Slack, and Calendar.
- Build Grounded Assistants and Approval-Ready AI AgentsBuild knowledge assistants using RAG, curated knowledge bases, and intelligent retrieval. Design multi-step AI agents with safe tool use, human approvals, autonomy limits, and guardrails. Evaluate, monitor, and improve performance against defined quality criteria.
- Harness Automation/Role-Based Agentic AI AutomationsUse Claude workflows, routines, skills, and connectors to automate business tasks. Analyze role-based workflows and design reusable agent skills with appropriate guardrails. Build, test, and package self-improving automation skills for team-wide use.
- Measure ROI and Organizational Impact of Agentic AutomationsGovern automations with clear ownership, risk controls, access reviews, and recovery plans. Plan pilots and phased rollouts with measurable targets. Evaluate business value using KPIs, ROI, and payback, and present an executive-ready impact story.
- Present a Job-Ready Automation CapstonePresent a portfolio-ready automation workflow with a working demo, approvals, and failure handling. Demonstrate value and safety through ROI models, success metrics, and governance documentation, then develop resume bullets and interview stories for hiring managers.
ELECTIVES
- Academic Masterclasses led by Columbia Engineering FacultyExplore emerging AI research, breakthrough technologies, and evolving industry trends through expert-led sessions. Gain expert perspectives on the latest AI advancements, real-world innovations, and future developments through quarterly masterclasses at no additional cost.
- Workshop Series - AI Impact StudiosAn exclusive live AI workshop series that helps learners stay ahead in Generative AI, Agentic AI, automation, and emerging AI technologies. Access one or both learning tracks: AI Builder Studio focuses on AI development, automation, and deployment, while AI Business Impact Studio explores AI-powered productivity, decision-making, workflow transformation, and business innovation.
Tools Covered
Projects and Case Studies
Catrion Invoice Validation
Validate supplier invoices against purchase orders using Power Automate and AI-assisted document extraction to reduce manual checking.
Skills learned
- Power Automate
- Document Intelligence
Coca Cola Order Processing
Automate order and invoice workflows across SAP, supplier systems, and email using Power Automate to reduce manual entry and processing errors.
Skills learned
- RPA Development
- SAP Integration
Holcim Intelligent Invoicing
Explore AI-powered invoice processing to extract billing data, streamline validation, and reduce manual accounts payable work.
Skills learned
- Invoice Automation
- AI Extraction
Deloitte Claims Processing
Explore a multi-agent AI workflow that coordinates claims processing tasks to improve operational efficiency and reduce repetitive work.
Skills learned
- Multi Agent AI
- Claim Automation
Nexi Grounded Service Agent
Build a customer service agent grounded in trusted knowledge sources to provide relevant answers and improve support interactions.
Skills learned
- RAG
- AI Guardrails
Automation ROI Business Case
Use n8n execution records and Google Sheets to assess ownership, risks, pilot KPIs, ROI, and payback before recommending rollout.
Skills learned
- ROI Analysis
- Governance Planning
Circleback Meeting Intelligence
Explore AI-powered meeting insights that turn conversations into summaries, action items, and follow-up workflows.
Skills learned
- Meeting Intelligence
- Task Automation
Field Aerospace Proposal AI
Explore AI-assisted proposal generation to streamline content preparation and support repeatable proposal development workflows.
Skills learned
- AI Drafting
- Workflow Design
Support Agent Quality Tests
Explore AI-assisted proposal generation to streamline content preparation and support repeatable proposal development workflows.
Skills learned
- AI Testing
- Quality Evaluation
CRM Lead Conversion Flow
Clean Airtable leads, test enrichment APIs, sync records to HubSpot, notify teams, and schedule meetings through Gmail and Calendar.
Skills learned
- Lead Enrichment
- API Integration
Program Advisor
Sean Wiggins
Executive Director, CVN, Columbia EngineeringAs the Executive Director of CVN, Sean guides the team to serve the Columbia Engineering community by curating and ensuring the quality of remote curricular offerings and driving innovative pedagogical practice to transform teaching and learning from in-person to hybrid and remote modalities.
George Perdrizet
AI & Data Science Lead, Applied Machine LearningPhD-holding data scientist with 15+ years across applied AI, machine learning, and bioinformatics. Has led predictive modeling projects that bridge academic research with real-world industry problems across multiple domains.
Program Trainers
Cristopher Patvakanian
10+ Years of Experience in AIData Scientist, Harvard Graduate
Abishek Ganesh
8+ Years in AI & MLVP of Technology & AI
David Nick
15+ Years of ExperienceSenior Data Scientist & AI/ML Instructor
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Total Program Fee
$ 7,995
Pay in Installments
You can pay monthly installments using Climb. These plans are offered with low APR and no hidden fees.
Program Cohorts
- Limited seats Left
AI Automation Bootcamp (Part Time) - January 2027
19 Jan, 2027 - 29 Apr, 2027
WeekdayTuTh
19:00 - 22:00 CST
Induction on 04 Dec, 2026
Who Is This Program For?
- Non-Tech Professionals
- Repetitive Task Owners
- Teams Adopting AI
- Business Function Specialists
- Everyday AI Practitioners
Eligibility Criteria
- Want to move beyond prompting to automate workflows
- Are comfortable using everyday digital tools and online apps
- Preferably have hands-on experience with generative AI tools
How To Apply
- 1Submit Application
Tell us a bit about yourself and why you want to do this program
- 2Reserve Your Seat
An admission panel will shortlist candidates based on their application
- 3Start Learning
Selected candidates can begin the program within 1-2 weeks
Start Application
Career Support
Career Assistance
During your bootcamp and for a full year after your graduation, you can access the Fullstack Academy Career Success Program to help achieve your desired career outcomes.
1:1 career coaching and interview prep
Access to a curated career success platform
Career success workshops & career practicum lessons
Alumni panels, guest lectures, and other industry events
Demand For Program
AI is moving into everyday business, creating opportunities for professionals who can apply it to real workflows, not just use AI tools.
In the U.S., 63% of AI-related job titles are now in non-tech occupations, and the number of these titles has more than tripled since 2022, with new roles emerging in AI enablement and consulting (Source: Indeed Hiring Lab, 2026).
But using AI for individual tasks is only the starting point. Organizations need professionals who can identify where AI fits, build reliable automations around business processes, and turn them into measurable results. For non-coders, this means creating AI-powered workflows that save time, reduce manual work, and improve efficiency.
The Columbia Engineering Executive Education AI Automation Bootcamp, in collaboration with Fullstack Academy, helps you put these skills into practice.
Know More About This Program
The AI Automation Bootcamp is a 15-week, part-time, live online bootcamp from Columbia Engineering Executive Education in collaboration with Fullstack Academy, designed for professionals who want to build and apply practical AI solutions without coding or relying on a development or engineering team.
You should be familiar with generative AI tools and ready to move beyond prompting to build automated workflows.
Learn From a University-Backed Program
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Earn a certificate from Columbia Engineering Executive Education and Fullstack Academy
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Learn through a curriculum reviewed and approved by Columbia Engineering faculty
Build a Portfolio That Proves Your AI Automation Skills
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Complete 10+ hands-on projects spanning AI workflows, integrations, assistants, and agents
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Build market-ready solutions across 12 practical business case studies that demonstrate job-ready AI skills
Master Skills for No-Code AI Automation
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Work with 17+ AI and automation tools, including ChatGPT, Claude, Copilot, Make, Zapier, and n8n
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Learn to build AI-powered workflows, assistants, and practical agents for everyday business use
Get Career Support Beyond the Bootcamp
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Access 1:1 career coaching, resume support, and interview preparation
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Continue receiving career support for 12 months after the bootcamp, with continued access to the Fullstack Academy alumni network
Program FAQs
The AI Automation Bootcamp from Columbia Engineering Executive Education, in collaboration with Fullstack Academy, helps you build practical AI automation skills without learning to code. This 15-week, part-time, live online program features a curriculum reviewed and approved by Columbia Engineering. Through live classes and projects, you learn to automate business tasks, design workflows, and develop AI agents.
About Columbia Engineering Executive Education Partnership
Columbia Engineering Executive Education offers customized online bootcamps designed to upskill working professionals and help organizations achieve their strategic goals. The institution addresses the evolving demands of today’s technology landscape by preparing future engineering leaders and fostering technical expertise across industries.
In collaboration with Fullstack Academy, Columbia Engineering Executive Education offers immersive technology bootcamps designed to equip learners with practical, industry-relevant skills through live online instruction, hands-on projects, and career-focused support. The bootcamp combines applied learning with a collaborative educational experience to help learners build capabilities for today’s evolving technology landscape.