Launch Your AI Career: Kifiya's Fully Funded AI Mastery Program Application Open

Kifiya Financial Technology, in collaboration with 10 Academy, has announced applications are now open for the 5th and 6th cohorts of their AI Mastery Training Program.

This fully funded, intensive three-month remote training program is designed to equip individuals with the necessary skills to become job-ready AI Engineers, specifically tailored for the Ethiopian FinTech sector.

The program offers a comprehensive curriculum covering core AI skills such as prompt engineering, data and analytics engineering, MLOps and AutoML, deep learning, and machine learning model development. 

Participants will gain practical experience by applying AI for fraud detection in e-commerce and banking, which includes learning to clean data, develop and deploy models using Flask and Docker, and create real-time monitoring dashboards.

Program Highlights 

• Flexible Learning: The asynchronous format allows participants to learn at their own pace, with weekly Saturday deadlines for submissions.
• Intensive Commitment: Participants should expect a 40-hour weekly time commitment for active learning.
• Real-World Projects: Project-based learning ensures participants gain practical, applicable skills.
• Financial Inclusion Focus: Supported by the Mastercard Foundation’s SAFEE project, the program aims to bridge financial access gaps for small businesses and farmers through AI.

Eligibility 

• Open to individuals with a passion for AI and technology.
• Prior programming or data science knowledge is beneficial but not required.

Funded by the MasterCard foundation and implemented by 10 Academy, this program presents a valuable opportunity for those seeking to launch their AI career and contribute to Ethiopia's FinTech growth.