AI Automation Engineer Online Bootcamp

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  • Build and deploy AI-powered apps without coding experience
  • Master Claude Code, GitHub, Vercel — the modern AI dev stack
  • Learn vibe coding: describe what you want, AI writes the code
  • Land a job or money-back guarantee

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Learning format
Part-time

Study at your convenience with a flexible schedule

Program duration
4 months

with an average of 6-7 hours p/week

Why learn AI Automation Engineering?

  • Vibe Coding Boom – Vibe coding market reached $4.7B in 2026, projected to hit $12.3B by 2027
  • Explosive Job Demand – 67,000+ open roles in 2026, software vacancies at a 3-year high
  • Premium Salaries – $110K–$170K salary range, average $124K/yr for AI Automation Engineers
  • AI-First Default – 92% of US developers use AI tools daily, Gartner predicts 90% of engineers will use AI assistants by 2028

$4.7B

Vibe coding market size in 2026.

92%

of US developers use AI coding tools daily.

90%

of enterprise engineers projected to use AI code assistants by 2028.

$110K–$170K

AI Automation Engineer salary range in the US.

Step-by-step
Gameplan

Intensive training
1
Master the AI Dev Environment

Set up Claude Code, Claude Desktop, and the full Claude ecosystem. Learn vibe coding: you're the architect, AI is the executor.

2
Connect & Extend with MCP

Learn Model Context Protocol — the open standard for connecting AI to external tools. Set up MCP servers, skills, and plugins.

3
Build & Ship to Production

Master CLAUDE.md, context management, and security. Learn Git, GitHub, and Vercel — go from prompt → code → commit → deploy live apps.

Landing a job
4
Build Your Portfolio

Complete a capstone project: a production-ready app deployed on Vercel with full CI/CD. Present at Demo Day.

5
1:1 Career Coaching

Optimize your resume and LinkedIn profile, prepare for technical interviews, and master job search strategy.

6
You're hired!

Graduates land roles as AI Automation Engineers and AI-Native Developers. Job search support continues until placement.

8 Weeks of Learning
Module 1 M1. Foundation: Dev Environment & Vibe Coding Philosophy
Foundation: Dev Environment & Vibe Coding Philosophy
(Weeks 1–2) Understand the AI Automation Engineer role, modern development concepts, and the AI tooling landscape. Install and configure the full Claude ecosystem.
L1
Introduction to the Course & Vibe Coding Philosophy
L2
How Modern Development Works
L3
AI Tools in 2026: Landscape & Capabilities
L4
Claude Ecosystem Overview
L5
Claude Cowork & Dispatch: Agentic Work & Remote Control
Module 2 M2. MCP & CLI: Extending Claude's Capabilities
MCP & CLI: Extending Claude's Capabilities
(Week 3) Understand MCP architecture and connect AI to external data and tools. Install Claude Code and set up your development environment.
L6
MCP: Architecture & Connection
L7
Installation & Environment Setup
Module 3 M3. Claude Code: The Engineer's Primary Tool
Claude Code: The Engineer's Primary Tool
(Weeks 3–5) Master Claude Code — from project configuration to context management, cost control, and security. Create custom skills and agents.
L8
CLAUDE.md & Rules
L9
Skills, Plugins & Open Standard
L10
Context, Cost Management & Permission Management
L11
Security When Working with AI Agents
Module 4 M4. GitHub: Version Control & Automation
GitHub: Version Control & Automation
(Weeks 6–7) Master Git basics, integrate version control into your Claude Code workflow, and set up automated code review with GitHub Actions.
L12
Git, GitHub & Claude Code Integration
L13
Secrets, Environment Variables & Security
L14
Code Skills & Automated Review
Module 5 M5. Vercel: Deploy to Production
Vercel: Deploy to Production
(Week 8) Deploy your project to Vercel with proper secret management, preview environments, and monitoring. Complete the full cycle: Claude Code → GitHub → Vercel → live site.
L15
Vercel: From Deploy to Production Infrastructure
Module 6 M6. OpenAI Codex: Alternative AI Agent
OpenAI Codex: Alternative AI Agent
(Week 8) Install Codex CLI, learn basic workflows, and understand how it compares to Claude Code. Know your options in the AI dev tools landscape.
L16
Codex CLI: Setup, Basics & Comparison with Claude Code
Internship Internship — Final Project Development & Demo Day.
Final Project Development & Demo Day.

Learn the complete AI automation stack

Make.com
n8n
Postman
ChatGPT
Claude.ai
Gemini
Perplexity
NotebookLM
ElevenLabs
Retell ai
V0.app
Supabase
Pinecone
Firecrawl
Open Router
Apify
Fal.ai

Real-world internship

Build and deploy a production-ready web application using Claude Code. Push to GitHub, deploy on Vercel, and present your live project at Demo Day with mentor support throughout.

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Master interview techniques for AI automation roles and learn to showcase your portfolio's ROI to employers.

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Portfolio
Prepare for Interviews
  • Platform-specific tech tasks
  • Hard & Soft skills questions
  • Mock Interview sessions
  • Expert feedback
  • Prompt engineering tasks
Job Search Support

Job Search Strategy & 1:1 Support Until You Get Hired

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$110K-$170K
Your future salary
AI Automation Engineer
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2-month learning

Master Claude Code, MCP, GitHub, and Vercel. Learn vibe coding, build real automation workflows, and deploy production-ready apps.

1-month internship

Build and deploy a production-ready app using Claude Code, GitHub, and Vercel. Present your live project at Demo Day with mentor support.

6-week career coaching

Optimize your resume and LinkedIn, build your portfolio, and prep for technical interviews with mock sessions and expert feedback.

Job search support

Personalized job search strategy and 1:1 support until you get hired as an AI Automation Engineer.

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Careerist is committed to your success. We offer a 100% money-back guarantee if you don't land an AI automation job within one year of graduation. Read complete terms and conditions here. Students utilizing a loan option are not eligible.

Refund eligibility requirements include (but are not limited to):

  • Complete all coursework and assignments
  • Submitting all projects and assignments by their deadlines
  • Participate actively in career coaching
  • Apply to recommended positions
  • Follow job search guidance

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Your questions answered

I don't have experience in tech. Is this program right for me?

Yes! Our program is designed for beginners. You'll learn no-code automation tools that don't require programming skills.

What's the time commitment?

During the first 8 weeks the program requires 6-8 hours per week. All classes are recorded, so you can study on your schedule.

What tools will I learn?

Make.com, n8n, ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, Perplexity, Open Router, NotebookLM, Postman, ElevenLabs, Retell AI, V0.app, Supabase, Pinecone, Firecrawl, Apify, PDF.co, Fal.ai, Mistral OCR, Google Sheets, Slack, Gmail, Telegram, Monday.com, Trello, Fillout, Resend, Tavily, OAuth2, Webhooks, REST APIs.

Are there financing options

Yes! We offer installment plans and financing through third-party partners. Contact advisors@careerist.com for details.

What's the job market like?

Excellent! AI automation is one of the fastest-growing fields with 45% yearly growth and average salaries of $90-140K for entry-level roles.

Will I get a certificate?

Yes! You'll receive a Careerist Certificate of Completion and a portfolio with 14 automation projects built during the program +1 final capstone project completed during 4-week internship.

Can international students join?

Yes! The program is fully online. Note that $75-120K salaries are typical for US/Canada markets.

What makes this different from other courses?

We focus on practical, job-ready skills with real projects, industry mentors, and comprehensive career support.

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