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RCAI · ROCHESTON CERTIFIED AI ENGINEER

Engineer the intelligence age.

Rocheston Certified AI Engineer (RCAI)

Become a job-ready AI engineer in 5 intensive days. Build machine learning models, neural networks, LLM applications, computer vision systems, and cloud AI solutions with TensorFlow, PyTorch, scikit-learn, OpenAI, Azure AI, Vertex AI, and SageMaker — and leave with portfolio projects.

5-Day Intensive 43 AI Engineering Modules ML · DL · LLMs · NLP · Vision Azure AI · Vertex AI · SageMaker Portfolio Project Included
5DAYS 43MODULES 10PORTFOLIO PROJECTS 50SCENARIO QUESTIONS 70%PASSING SCORE AINA OS LABS

// after rcai, you will be able to

Twelve engineer capabilities.

Build ML models — prediction and classification, end to end
Prepare real datasets — clean, preprocess, and shape data for AI workflows
Train & evaluate models — supervised and unsupervised learning
Build neural networks — with TensorFlow and PyTorch
Ship computer vision — image recognition and object detection
Work with NLP & LLMs — embeddings, retrieval, application patterns
Engineer prompts — prompt-based workflows with OpenAI and ChatGPT
Experiment on Kaggle — applied AI with real datasets
Use the big-3 cloud AI — Azure AI, Vertex AI, and SageMaker labs
Apply responsible AI — ethics, bias, fairness, and best practices
Finish portfolio projects — evidence you can show employers
Pass the RCAI exam — with structured preparation built in
Prompt Engineering Embeddings RAG Systems Vector Search LLM Application Design Agentic AI Workflows MLOps Basics Model Monitoring Responsible AI AI Security & Guardrails

// projects you will build

Walk out with a portfolio, not a participation slide.

Customer Churn Prediction Model

Supervised learning, feature work, and model evaluation.

Sales Forecasting Model

Predictive modeling on historical business data.

Fraud Detection System

Identify suspicious transactions and abnormal activity.

Image Classification Model

Deep learning with transfer learning.

Object Detection Demo

Computer vision workflows for identifying objects.

Sentiment Analysis Tool

NLP on reviews, posts, and customer feedback.

ChatGPT-Style AI Assistant

Prompt-based assistant with OpenAI/ChatGPT workflows.

Document Q&A Assistant

An LLM application that answers questions from documents.

Cloud AI Lab

AI workflows on Azure AI, Vertex AI, or SageMaker.

Final RCAI Portfolio Project

Data + ML + deep learning + LLMs + cloud AI in one capstone.

Don't just say you know AI. Show it — notebooks, model files, prompt workflows, cloud lab outputs, project reports, and a final capstone you can discuss in interviews, client meetings, and promotion conversations.

// the transformation

Five days from "where do I start?"
to "here's what I built."

BEFORE RCAI

"I know AI matters, but…"

  • I don't know where to start
  • I use ChatGPT, but I don't understand how AI systems are built
  • I have no AI portfolio projects
  • ML, deep learning, NLP, computer vision — unclear
  • I'm not confident with TensorFlow, PyTorch, or cloud AI
  • I can't explain AI engineering in interviews
AFTER RCAI

"Watch what I can do."

  • I build machine learning models
  • I train and evaluate neural networks
  • I work with NLP, LLMs, and computer vision
  • I use TensorFlow, PyTorch, scikit-learn, OpenAI & cloud AI
  • I show portfolio-ready AI projects
  • I understand responsible AI — and I'm exam-ready

// your 5-day journey

Five days. Mapped to the minute.

DAY 1

AI Foundations, Python & Data

AI concepts, Python for AI, datasets, preprocessing, basic model workflows.

DAY 2

Machine Learning

Classification, regression, evaluation, tuning, Kaggle datasets.

DAY 3

Deep Learning & Vision

Neural networks, transfer learning, image classification, object detection.

DAY 4

LLMs, NLP & Generative AI

Prompt workflows, chatbots, document Q&A, LLM-powered applications.

DAY 5

Cloud AI, Capstone & Exam Prep

Azure AI, Vertex AI, SageMaker, portfolio project, exam review.

// where everything happens

Three platforms. Zero confusion.

AINA OS — your AI lab

Rocheston's AI lab environment: a ready workspace with tools, datasets, models, notebooks, and reference code. No machine setup, no dependency errors — Python notebooks, ML and deep learning workflows, LLM and RAG experiments, cloud AI integrations, and your portfolio project all live here.

Explore AINA OS ↗

Cyberclass — your classroom

The learning platform: lesson videos, interactive exercises, downloadable resources, and discussion forums — available across live, blended, and self-paced formats.

Ramsys — your exam hall

Rocheston's online proctoring platform for the RCAI certification exam — secure, remote, and verifiable through Rocheston Roxy.

About Ramsys ↗

// the rcai learning path

43 modules, organized into 6 tracks.

TRACK 1

AI Foundations

You will learn

  • AI terminology & how AI works
  • Python for AI
  • Core math & data handling
  • AI ethics & regulations

You will build

  • Your first AI notebook
  • A data-cleaning workflow
  • A simple prediction model

Modules: Welcome to RCAI Class · Introduction to AI · AI Revolution · Ethics & Regulations in AI · Microsoft Introduction to AI · Python Programming for AI · Mathematical Foundations · Data Science Fundamentals

TRACK 2

Machine Learning Engineering

You will learn

  • Supervised & unsupervised learning
  • Model training & evaluation
  • Deployment basics

You will build

  • Classification & regression models
  • Kaggle dataset project
  • Model evaluation report

Modules: Machine Learning · Training & Deploying Models · Kaggle Datasets · AI Technologies · Microsoft Machine Learning Tools

TRACK 3

Deep Learning & Computer Vision

You will learn

  • Neural networks & CNNs
  • Transfer learning
  • Object detection
  • Image generation concepts

You will build

  • Image classifier
  • Object detection demo
  • Facial recognition workflow
  • Generative art experiment

Modules: AI Deep Learning Essentials · AI Object Detection · AI Facial Recognition · Generative Art · Deep Learning Technical Lectures

TRACK 4

LLMs, NLP & Generative AI

You will learn

  • LLM fundamentals & embeddings
  • Prompt engineering & guardrails
  • Chatbot & code-generation workflows

You will build

  • ChatGPT-style assistant
  • Prompt library
  • AI writing assistant
  • AI coding helper

Modules: AI OpenAI & ChatGPT · Large Language Models · Prompt Engineering · AI Frameworks · AI Applications — Writing · AI Applications — Personal Chatbots · AI Applications — Coding · AI Code Cheatsheet

TRACK 5

Cloud AI Platforms

You will learn

  • Cloud AI services & APIs
  • Cloud notebooks
  • Managed ML workflows

You will build

  • Azure AI lab
  • Vertex AI lab
  • SageMaker lab
  • Cloud AI comparison project

Modules: Microsoft Azure AI · Google Vertex AI · Amazon SageMaker

TRACK 6

AI Applications & Capstone

You will learn

  • Business AI use cases
  • No-code & low-code AI tools
  • AI for sales, finance, education, design, audio & video

You will build

  • AI sales assistant
  • AI education tutor
  • AI finance analyzer
  • Final RCAI classroom project

Modules: Applications in AI · Video · Sales · Personal · No-Coding · Images · Financial · Education · Design · Audio · Big Data Technologies · AI in Cybersecurity · RCAI Classroom Project · AI Labs

// who should take rcai

Made for builders. Not just researchers.

Ideal for:

Software developers moving into AI Data analysts moving into ML IT professionals Cybersecurity professionals Cloud engineers Business analysts on AI projects Product managers building AI products Entrepreneurs Students with basic Python

Recommended prerequisites:

Basic Python Basic statistics / probability Basic algebra Comfort with spreadsheets or datasets Curiosity about AI systems

Completely new to programming? Take a Python foundation module first, then jump in.

// career roles this can help you prepare for

Technical and business doors.

Technical roles

AI Engineer Machine Learning Engineer Data Scientist LLM Application Developer Generative AI Engineer Computer Vision Engineer NLP Engineer MLOps Associate Cloud AI Engineer

Business & strategy roles

AI Product Manager AI Project Manager Technology Consultant Business Analyst — AI Projects Innovation Manager AI Entrepreneur
34%

Projected U.S. employment growth for data scientists, 2024–2034 — about 23,400 openings per year. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics

#1

AI & machine learning specialists rank among the fastest-growing jobs through 2030, with AI and big data among the fastest-growing skills. Source: WEF Future of Jobs Report 2025

RCAI can help prepare you for these career paths; eligibility depends on experience, region, employer requirements, portfolio strength, and interview performance.

// certification exam details

The RCAI exam, in full.

Exam title
Rocheston Certified AI Engineer
Questions
50
Format
Scenario-Based MCQ
Duration
2 Hours
Passing score
70%
Delivery
Online · Ramsys Proctoring
Prerequisites
Basic Python & math recommended
Registration
cert.rocheston.com

// what's included

Everything's included. Nothing's extra.

5-day RCAI training
43-module curriculum
AINA OS lab environment
Cyberclass learning access
TensorFlow, PyTorch & scikit-learn labs
OpenAI / ChatGPT labs
Azure AI, Vertex AI & SageMaker labs
Portfolio capstone project
Exam preparation & certificate after passing

// delivery options

Three formats. Same labs.

Live Instructor-Led

A 5-day live online or classroom intensive with guided AI labs.

Blended

Instructor-led sessions plus Cyberclass online modules and exercises.

Self-Paced Cyberclass

Videos, exercises, downloadable resources, and discussion support.

// rcai vs regular ai courses

Why this isn't another video course.

FeatureRegular AI CourseRCAI
FormatVideo-heavy5-day intensive with labs
ToolsOften one frameworkTensorFlow, PyTorch, scikit-learn, cloud AI
LLM coverageSometimes separateOpenAI, ChatGPT, LLMs, prompts & RAG included
Cloud AIOften not includedAzure AI, Vertex AI, SageMaker
ProjectsOptionalPortfolio project included
Lab environmentStudent setup requiredAINA OS ready environment
CredentialCompletion certificateRCAI certification exam
Career focusGeneral learningAI engineering readiness

// frequently asked questions

Doubts? Cleared.

Is RCAI beginner-friendly?

Yes — for students with basic Python and math foundations. Completely new to programming? Take a Python foundation module first.

Do I need advanced math?

No. Basic algebra, statistics, and probability help, but the program focuses on applied AI engineering, not theory-heavy math.

What tools will I use?

TensorFlow, PyTorch, scikit-learn, OpenAI/ChatGPT, Kaggle, Microsoft Azure AI, Google Vertex AI, and Amazon SageMaker.

Does RCAI cover LLMs, prompts, and RAG?

Yes — LLM fundamentals, prompt engineering, embeddings, RAG patterns, and agentic AI workflows.

Where do the labs happen?

On AINA OS, Rocheston's AI lab environment — ready notebooks, datasets, models, and tools. Cyberclass hosts the lessons; Ramsys proctors the exam.

Will I build projects?

Yes — ten of them, including a final capstone. Notebooks, model files, prompt workflows, cloud lab outputs, and reports all become portfolio evidence.

How does the exam work?

50 scenario-based MCQs, 2 hours, 70% to pass — proctored online via Rocheston Ramsys. Register at cert.rocheston.com.

Is the exam included in training pricing?

Contact us for current pricing and packaging — our team will confirm exactly what's included for your region and format.

What comes after RCAI?

Advanced paths in AI security, MLOps, cloud AI, and cybersecurity + AI — including Rocheston's RCCE track.

// Haja Mo RCAI audio message

Hear from Haja Mo: Why RCAI turns AI curiosity into builder confidence.

A founder-led message for students ready to build machine learning models, LLM applications, computer vision systems, cloud AI workflows, and a portfolio employers can actually see.

AINA OS 43 Modules ML + Deep Learning LLMs + RAG Cloud AI Portfolio Projects
▶ Listen to Haja Mo

“Don’t just use AI. Learn to build it, explain it, and ship it.

Read the transcript

Hello my friend, I am Haja Mo, creator of the Rocheston certification ecosystem.

Welcome to RCAI, the Rocheston Certified AI Engineer program.

Let me tell you something very exciting. AI is not just a trend anymore. It is becoming the new language of business, software, cybersecurity, cloud, data, automation, and creativity. Every company is asking the same question: who can help us build useful AI systems? Not just talk about AI. Not just use a chatbot. Build it. Test it. Improve it. Explain it. Put it to work.

That is why RCAI exists.

RCAI is a five-day, hands-on AI engineering program designed to help you become job-ready. In this program, you learn the real building blocks: Python for AI, data preparation, machine learning, deep learning, computer vision, natural language processing, large language models, prompt engineering, RAG, cloud AI, and responsible AI. My friend, this is not a boring theory class. This is a builder program.

You work with the tools employers recognize: TensorFlow, PyTorch, scikit-learn, OpenAI and ChatGPT workflows, Kaggle datasets, Microsoft Azure AI, Google Vertex AI, and Amazon SageMaker. These are the names you see in real job descriptions, real projects, and real AI teams. RCAI helps you understand what they do, how they connect, and how to use them with confidence.

The heart of the RCAI experience is AINA OS, Rocheston's AI lab environment. This is where the learning becomes practical. You are not fighting with setup problems for hours. You have a ready workspace with notebooks, datasets, models, tools, and reference code. You practice machine learning workflows, deep learning experiments, LLM applications, RAG patterns, cloud AI integrations, and portfolio projects in one focused environment.

And yes, you build projects. That part is very important. Employers do not want to hear only, “I studied AI.” They want to see what you built. In RCAI, you create portfolio evidence: a customer churn model, a sales forecasting model, fraud detection, image classification, object detection, sentiment analysis, a ChatGPT-style assistant, a document question-and-answer assistant, cloud AI labs, and a final RCAI portfolio project. When someone asks what you can do, you can show your work.

You also learn how to think like an engineer. How do we clean the data? How do we choose the model? How do we evaluate results? How do we improve performance? How do we explain limitations? How do we make AI safer, fairer, and more useful? Real AI engineering is not magic. It is a disciplined process, and RCAI teaches you that process.

The five-day journey is designed carefully. Day one gives you AI foundations, Python, data, and core concepts. Day two moves into machine learning and model evaluation. Day three takes you into deep learning and computer vision. Day four brings in LLMs, NLP, prompt engineering, generative AI, chatbots, and document intelligence. Day five connects everything to cloud AI, the capstone project, and exam preparation.

RCAI also gives you a complete Rocheston ecosystem. Cyberclass supports your lessons and resources. AINA OS powers your labs. Ramsys proctors your certification exam. The RCAI exam has 50 scenario-based questions, two hours, and a 70 percent passing score. It is built to test applied understanding, not just memorized definitions.

When you complete RCAI, you are not just saying, “I know AI.” You can say, “I built models. I worked with datasets. I used TensorFlow and PyTorch. I created LLM applications. I practiced RAG. I used cloud AI. I built portfolio projects. I understand responsible AI. I am ready to discuss AI engineering with confidence.”

That confidence matters. AI engineers, machine learning engineers, data scientists, LLM application developers, generative AI engineers, computer vision engineers, NLP engineers, cloud AI engineers, AI product managers, and AI consultants all need practical skills. RCAI is designed to help you move toward those opportunities.

My friend, the world does not need more people who only repeat AI buzzwords. The world needs builders. People who can turn data into predictions, prompts into workflows, models into applications, and ideas into working systems.

RCAI is built with love, deep technology, and the belief that learning AI should feel exciting. Every lab should make you stronger. Every project should give you proof. Every day should move you closer to the professional you want to become.

So if you are ready to move from “I use AI” to “I build AI,” RCAI is your next step.

My name is Haja Mo. Thank you for listening.

Ready to build real AI?

Join RCAI and start building machine learning models, LLM applications, computer vision systems, cloud AI workflows, and portfolio-ready projects — in 5 intensive days.

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