At Ironhack Germany, we’re excited to announce the launch of our brand new 1 Year AI Software Engineering Program! After 10 years of transforming lives and launching careers around the world, we’re excited to bring this new offering to our community of tech learners.
So what is a 1 year program? What can you expect? Let’s dive right in.
1 Year AI Software Engineering Program: The Basics
Duration: 1 Year (226 working days or 1,582 instructional hours)
Format: Live classes, online, with expert instructors
Teaching style and course contents: Hands-on, based on real-world projects. Comprehensive curriculum covering everything from basic programming to advanced AI concepts
Suitable for: Complete beginners looking to start a career in web development and AI, career changers looking to transition into tech, or tech enthusiasts looking to learn more about AI engineering
Career support: Career counseling with an expert career coach, job placement assistance, and networking opportunities
Career outcomes: Beginners can expect to qualify for entry-level roles such as Junior Web Developer and AI Developer Intern following the program.
1 Year programs vs 2 Month bootcamps - Which Should You Choose?
Both our new 1 year program and our original 9 week program can help you land a job in tech. Which one is right for you depends on your budget, your preferred learning style, and your long-term career goals.
Here’s what you get if you opt for a 1 year program:
A free laptop 💻
In-depth learning: Cover both core and advanced topics more extensively
Balanced pace: Master complex concepts at a less intensive pace
Broader scope: More time in class means more learning! Benefit from additional modules are topics, such as advanced software testing, AI integration, and project management.
Extensive projects: Build a more extensive portfolio, with more time for hands-on projects with real-world applications, including a capstone project that’ll really let your new skills shine.
Better career opportunities and support: Enjoy great more opportunities for career counseling, job placement assistance, and networking. Through a more extensive curriculum, you’ll also be better placed to enter a wider scope of roles more advanced roles.
Guaranteed internship: we guarantee an internship right after you finish to get your career rolling!
What, and how, will you learn?
All classes are taught online by a live instructor, allowing you to ask and have your questions answered in real time. Our instructors are industry experts and seasoned professionals who bring their real-world experience into the classroom. You’ll have the opportunity to forge connections with your instructor and fellow Ironhackers that could last a lifetime.
Our comprehensive curriculum takes you all the way from the basics like software engineering fundamentals and an introduction to Python, to advanced JavaScript and building AI models.
Nothing in tech stays the same for long, which is why we constantly update and revise our courses contents to make sure you’re only learning what’s in-demand, and what’s going to help you achieve your long-term career goals.
Are there financing options?
You can apply to this program with the benefits of the Bildungsgutschein. The Bildungsgutschein is an education voucher from the Agentur für Arbeit or Jobcenter that pays 100% of the program fee for you. No catch–they want to reduce the unemployment rate in Germany. Wondering if you're eligible? This voucher is valid for German residents who need the program to increase their chances of getting into the job market, as well as anyone:
Currently registered with the Agentur für Arbeit or Jobcenter as unemployed
Who is a job seeker facing imminent unemployment
Not currently enrolled in a German university program
Why AI Software Engineering?
You don’t need us to tell you that AI is on the rise, and has been for a while. The evidence is all around you. In terms of career opportunities, AI is a vast and varied field with all kinds of applications. You could aim to work at a dedicated AI company like Explosion AI, Hivemind Technologies, and IBM Deutschland.
Many global companies with headquarters in Berlin, the country’s leading tech center, are also rapidly adopting AI, including Microsoft and Google.
Smaller startups are harnessing the power of AI to cut costs, innovate, and find new and creative solutions to old problems. Using open source AI tech they’re also able to bring entirely new and exciting products to the market.
Outside of the tech industry itself, large household name brands like Nike and BMW are also bringing AI in-house and boosting their tech teams with AI Engineers. Whether you want to work in fashion, fitness, or finance, chances are there’s a perfect role in AI for you!
Entry-level AI roles in Germany are well compensated, ranging from €50,000 to €75,000 annually throughout the country, and €65,000 to €73,800 in Berlin. Because it’s great to have your dream job, but it’s even better when it pays!
Why Ironhack?
We’ve got more than ten years of experience in helping people from all over the world launch brand new careers in tech, and ours is a name that companies trust when hiring junior talent. We’ve partnered with governments, scrappy startups, and large global companies like Santander. To date, we’ve helped more than 12,000 students land their first or next role in tech, and you could be next!
Begin your journey with us by applying for our 1 Year AI Software Engineering program. Our helpful admissions team can answer all of your questions, including how to find the best financing option for you.
