Four stages, one coherent learning arc
Platform Foundations
How cloud providers structure AI services, pricing models, IAM basics, and the architecture decisions that affect everything downstream.
Guided Lab Sessions
Hands-on deployment of model training jobs, inference endpoints, and data pipelines. Each lab has a defined goal and a debrief session.
Collaborative Projects
Small groups solve applied problems together. Peer review is built into the process — you explain your decisions, not just your results.
Capstone Build
An independent end-to-end project: data ingestion, model training, deployment, and cost monitoring — all on a platform of your choice.
Questions about the program
What prior experience is needed to join?
Participants should be comfortable with basic programming concepts, ideally in Python. No prior cloud experience is required — the program starts from the ground up and builds from there. If you've written a script that reads a file and processes data, you have enough to start.
Which cloud platforms does the program cover?
The curriculum covers AWS SageMaker, Google Vertex AI, and Azure Machine Learning. Participants work across all three to understand practical differences in tooling, workflow, and cost structure — not just theoretical comparisons.
Are sessions live or pre-recorded?
Both. Concept modules are pre-recorded so you can work through them at your own pace. Lab debriefs and collaborative sessions happen live on a fixed weekly schedule. Missing a live session is manageable — recordings are available within 24 hours.
What does a participant receive at the end?
Participants complete a capstone project and receive a program completion document from Fresh Notebook. The project itself becomes a portfolio piece. We don't promise it will get you hired — that depends on many things beyond a single program — but it gives you something concrete to discuss in interviews. Learn more on our about page.
Is this available to students outside Canada?
Yes. Fresh Notebook operates as a national and international platform. The program runs fully online and is open to participants regardless of location. See the international students page for specifics on scheduling, payment, and access.