Module 01Module 1 of 3
Python and AI foundations
- Python scripting and APIs
- Model, token and context concepts
- Prompt design and structured outputs
Practical project
Build a small AI-assisted utility
Altavox Academy · Course pathway
Applied AI, Local AI & Workflow Automation
Explore practical AI engineering: Python foundations, model concepts, prompt design, local language models, retrieval, tool calling and automation workflows. Emphasis is on useful, testable systems rather than AI hype.
Duration
Confirm with Academy
Curriculum
3 learning modules
Learning style
Project-focused
Course focus
Python foundations · LLM concepts and prompt design · Local AI with llama.cpp or Ollama · Embeddings and retrieval concepts
What you will learn
The course is structured around practical skills that can be demonstrated through exercises and a final project.
Python foundations
LLM concepts and prompt design
Local AI with llama.cpp or Ollama
Embeddings and retrieval concepts
Tool calling and workflow automation
Evaluation, privacy and guardrails
Course syllabus
A practical outline of the subjects and project work covered in this learning pathway. The Academy will confirm the final delivery schedule.
Module 02Module 2 of 3
Local models and retrieval
- Running local models within hardware limits
- Embeddings and document retrieval concepts
- Data privacy and prompt-injection awareness
Practical project
Create a local document question-answering prototype
Module 03Module 3 of 3
Agents and workflow automation
- Tool calling and controlled actions
- Workflow design and error handling
- Evaluation, logging and human approval
Practical project
Build an automation workflow with a verification step
Who should take this course?
- Developers and technical founders
- IT professionals exploring automation
- Learners with basic programming knowledge
Possible career pathways
- Automation Developer
- AI Application Developer pathway
- Technical Workflow Specialist
These are example pathways, not a promise of employment or placement.
Assessment & completion
Build and demonstrate an applied AI prototype. No vendor certification is implied.
Course completion requirements, assessment format and any certificate arrangements will be confirmed by Altavox Academy before enrolment.
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