AI Development Track   

The AI Development Track is a hands-on journey that takes students from Python fundamentals all the way to becoming a professional AI Engineer. Over three intensive courses, you'll master the complete AI development lifecycle and have a portfolio of production-ready applications. This program is designed for those ready to move beyond using AI to building the intelligent applications of tomorrow.  

Applied AI, Agents & Automation 

Course 3 of 3

Engineer intelligent systems—not just models. This advanced course pushes you into the world of production‑grade AI engineering. You’ll build autonomous agents, orchestrate workflows with both code and low‑code tools, fine‑tune open‑source LLMs, and implement Retrieval‑Augmented Generation (RAG) for long‑term memory. Finally, you’ll containerize a multi‑service AI system and deploy it on a GPU‑accelerated Kubernetes cluster. This is where developers become AI engineers. Ideal for: Software developers who want to specialize in Artificial Intelligence and Large Language Model (LLM) integration. Data scientists looking to operationalize their models and move them from notebooks to production web services. DevOps engineers who need to understand the specific infrastructure requirements of AI workloads, including GPU orchestration. Graduates of Course 2  ready to apply their full-stack and DevOps skills to the cutting edge of AI technology. 

Prerequisite Skills  

This is an advanced course that combines software engineering with data science. To ensure success, students should have: 

Full-Stack Development Experience: Strong proficiency in Python, web frameworks (Flask/FastAPI), and API design, as covered in Course 2: Cloud-Native App Deployment. 

Containerization & DevOps Skills: A solid understanding of Docker, GitLab CI/CD pipelines, and basic Kubernetes concepts. 

Database Knowledge: Comfort with SQL and interacting with databases programmatically. 

Understanding of Machine Learning Basics: While we teach advanced techniques, a conceptual understanding of what a model is (from Course 1: Python AI Fundamentals or equivalent experience) is helpful. 

Additional Courses in AI Development Track:

1: Python AI Fundamentals: 6/8/26 – 8/30/26

2: Cloud Native App Deployment  7/6/26 - 9/27/26 or 8/31/26 - 11/22/26

This four-day course is designed to meet the requirements of NYS Sanitary Code Part 5 relative to the training required to receive New York State Water Treament Operator's certification.

The STEM Summer Kids Camp for grades 5-7 offers an exciting, hands-on exploration of Biology, Chemistry, and Physics. Through engaging activities, experiments, and interactive lessons, students will learn how energy is transferred and transformed, the principles of heat and work in thermodynamics, and the forces that shape the world around us.  Students will apply those topics to a Forensic Science experiment, learn how those principles affect the human body and how they shape the world of food science.  Campers will have the opportunity to design simple experiments with real-world scientific applications, all while fostering critical thinking and teamwork skills.

This 60-hour course will provide instruction for Basic Wastewater Operations to individuals seeking to become certified. The course follows the DEC curricula guide for wastewater treatment plant operators. Textbooks are included. 60 contact hours.

Early Bird Discount!  Use coupon code EARLY BIRD 3255 for $100 off through July 15, 2026.

De-Escalation in Practice: Using Assertive Language and Presence to Promote Calm In emotionally charged situations, how we show up matters just as much as what we say. This interactive workshop focuses on the practical side of de-escalation by strengthening your emotional intelligence, refining your language choices, and using non-verbal presence to promote calm. Through discussion, structured practice, and guided reflection, you’ll gain tools to respond with clarity and confidence when tension runs high.

This course is designed to introduce Engineers, Maintenance Technicians, and similar positions to the basic skills needed to operate, program, and edit a FANUC Robot. The course provides both classroom and performance-based hands-on training in FANUC robot controls, operations and programming.

Funding is available!  If you are interested in learning more, please DO NOT register online.  Instead, please email christinaparks@mail.sunyjcc.edu.

AI Development Track   

The AI Development Track is a hands-on journey that takes students from Python fundamentals all the way to becoming a professional AI Engineer. Over three intensive courses, you'll master the complete AI development lifecycle and have a portfolio of production-ready applications. This program is designed for those ready to move beyond using AI to building the intelligent applications of tomorrow.  

Cloud‑Native Application Deployment 

Course 2 of 3. 

Turn your AI ideas into real, cloud‑powered applications. Learn how modern AI-backed web apps are built and shipped. You’ll transform a Python script into a full-stack web application with Flask, SQLAlchemy, and a hand‑coded front end—and then take it all the way to the cloud. Containerize with Docker, automate with GitLab CI/CD, and deploy to Kubernetes. By the end, your work isn’t just running locally… it’s live. Ideal for Python developers looking to transition into web development or backend engineering. IT professionals who want to modernize their skillset with containerization and orchestration technologies like Docker and Kubernetes. Graduates of Course 1 who want to see their code come to life as a live, interactive web application. Aspiring DevOps engineers seeking a practical, project-based introduction to CI/CD pipelines. 

Prerequisite Skills  

This course focuses on web technologies and cloud infrastructure. To ensure success, students should have: 

Python Proficiency: A solid understanding of Python syntax, functions, and Object-Oriented Programming (OOP), as covered in Course 1: Python AI Fundamentals

Command-Line Literacy: Comfort with navigating the file system, running scripts, and managing files via a terminal. 

Git Fundamentals: Understanding of basic version control concepts like cloning, committing, and pushing code. 

Logical Thinking: The ability to understand how data flows between a client (browser), a server (API), and a database. 

Additional Courses in AI Development Track:

1: Python AI Fundamentals: 6/8/26 – 8/30/26

3: Applied AI, Agents & Automation  7/20/26 - 10/18/26 or 11/23/26 - 2/21/21

AI Infrastructure Track  

The AI Infrastructure Track prepares students to design, build, and manage the modern systems behind AI deployment. Across three hands-on courses, students progress from foundational networking to full cloud ‑native‑ orchestration, gaining the practical skills needed to support real-world AI workloads.  

Linux & Cloud Foundations 

Course 2 of 3 

Turn your network into a living, breathing infrastructure. Learn the Linux, virtualization, and automation skills powering modern cloud environments. From user management and shell scripting to provisioning cloud-style virtual machines, you'll build and secure real services—including identity management, databases, and web apps. The ideal jump from networking into full system administration.  

Ideal for: Network technicians who want to expand their skill set into system administration.· IT professionals seeking to formalize their Linux knowledge for cloud and DevOps roles.· Students who have completed Course 1 and are ready to build the services that run on the network. 

Prerequisite Skills:  

This course builds directly upon the networking foundation. To ensure success, students should have: 

Completion of Course 1 (AI Networking Fundamentals) or equivalent networking knowledge: 

• Understanding of IP addressing, subnetting, and CIDR notation 
• Familiarity with core network services (DNS, DHCP) 
• Knowledge of routing concepts and static routes 
• Experience configuring firewalls and understanding basic security principles 

Basic Command-Line Literacy: 

• Comfort opening a terminal and navigating directories (cd, ls, mkdir) 
• Ability to view files (cat, less) and edit simple text files 

Understanding of Virtualization Concepts: 

• Conceptual knowledge of what a Virtual Machine (VM) is and how it differs from physical hardware 
• Basic understanding of hypervisors (like Proxmox, VMware, or VirtualBox) 

General Computer Literacy: 

• Comfort installing operating systems (Xubuntu) and software 
• Ability to troubleshoot basic technical issues independently

Additional Courses in AI Infrastructure Track:

1: AI Networking Fundamentals: 6/8/26 – 8/30/26

3: AI Infrastructure & Security 7/20/26 - 10/18/26 or 11/23/26 - 2/21/21