Your Path to Becoming a Professional AI Engineer 🏆
Your profile indicates you have the foundational skills and drive to excel in a deep-tech career. The AI Apprenticeship Programme (AIAP®) is designed for individuals like you—talented, ambitious, and ready to take on real-world challenges. This is your direct path to becoming a certified AI Engineer.
The AIAP®: A Rigorous, Hands-On Programme
This is a highly competitive, full-time programme for Singapore Citizens. The programme is structured into two main phases, with both a 6-month and a 9-month track available.
- Phase 1: Deep-Skilling (3 Months): An intensive training period covering key areas such as AI, software engineering, and MLOps. The curriculum is delivered through a project-based, self-directed learning approach with mentor-facilitated discussions.
- Phase 2: Project Phase (3 or 6 Months): You will work on a real-world AI project for an industry partner, applying the end-to-end machine learning lifecycle. This is where you will go beyond a Jupyter Notebook and learn to deploy real-world AI systems.
The AIAP® Proficiency Test: Are You Ready?
Admission is rigorous and highly selective, with only a small percentage of total applicants passing the technical assessment to proceed to the interview. The two-stage selection process assesses your technical skills and readiness for the programme.
- Stage 1: Technical Assessment: A 6-day take-home assignment where you will perform exploratory data analysis (EDA) and build an end-to-end machine learning pipeline on a provided problem statement and dataset.
- Stage 2: Physical Interview: If you are shortlisted, this stage involves a technical interview where you present your submission and a collaborative group case study.
Your Next Step: Prepare and Apply
To give yourself the best chance, you can use the following resources to prepare for the programme:
- AIAP Field Guide: This guide provides a self-directed learning roadmap and curated online resources to help you gain the necessary foundational knowledge.
- AIAP Technical Assessment Past Years Series: A public repository that contains past assessments, allowing you to practice and hone your skills.
AI Internship Programme (AIIP)
For undergraduates looking to gain practical experience, the AI Internship Programme (AIIP) is an excellent entry point. This is a 3- to 6-month on-site programme designed to groom the next generation of AI talent in Singapore. Interns undergo a deep-skilling phase before working on a real-world AI project for a collaborating company