Terricon School

“Applied Artificial Intelligence: Tools, Products, and Projects”

400 000 ₸

Allocated 15 Quotas

About course

The course “Applied Artificial Intelligence: Tools, Products, and Projects” is an educational program focused on the practical освоение of AI tools and the development of sustainable professional competencies in the field of artificial intelligence applications. The program is designed for high school graduates and first-year university students without prior experience in programming or technical education. The course provides a structured transition from understanding the principles of AI systems to the confident use of generative tools, prompt engineering, the creation of business artifacts, AI-assisted project management, and the development of no-code prototypes. Upon successful completion of the program, students receive the qualification of Junior AI Specialist, which is in demand within government institutions, technology companies, and the startup ecosystem of Kazakhstan. The course aims to develop students’ systematic understanding of the architecture of modern AI systems, the operating principles of generative models, and their practical limitations. Course Objectives: Ensure mastery of prompt engineering as a key professional competency in the era of generative AI; Develop sustainable skills in applying AI tools to solve real-world tasks, including artifact creation, project management, information analysis, and content generation; Prepare students to independently build no-code prototypes and AI products without the need for programming skills; Develop an understanding of the ethical, legal, and regulatory aspects of AI application within the context of the legislation of the Republic of Kazakhstan.

Special condition

Selection Criteria for Participants in the TechOrda Program Admission to the TechOrda program will be carried out on a competitive basis. The selection process consists of two stages: Open Testing — conducted to assess students’ motivation, approach to teamwork, and way of thinking. Each question is evaluated on a 4-point scale: 3 points — for the best answer; 2 points — for an appropriate answer that does not fully align with agile methodology principles; 1 point — for the least appropriate answer; 0 points — for generic responses. The total test score is calculated by summing the points earned for all questions. Interview with Potential Candidates. The purpose of the interview is to determine the level of personal motivation, seriousness toward learning, attitude, interest, and the ability to complete the program successfully. Based on the interview results, the student’s readiness for the course is evaluated using a binary system: ready / not ready. Methods for Assessing Students’ Academic Performance Students’ academic performance is assessed through oral questioning, tests, practical assignments, mini-projects, and individual projects (final examination works).

Course details

level

For beginner

Study format

Online

Entrance exams

Duration, in weeks

Education language

Russian

Qualifications

junior

Skills

Introduction to the history, types, and applied fields of artificial intelligence; study of the national AI development context in the Republic of Kazakhstan (AI Development Concept 2024–2029, Ministry of Digital Development, Innovation and Aerospace Industry, KazLLM). Mastery of basic and advanced levels of prompt engineering, including Chain-of-Thought, Few-Shot, role-based, and structured system prompting techniques. Practical work with leading GenAI platforms such as ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, Midjourney, Perplexity, and KazLLM — including comparative analysis and selecting the appropriate tool depending on the task type. Mastering AI tools for project management, creation of professional documents and presentations, data analysis, and business communication. Building no-code AI products and automated workflows using Make, Zapier, Notion AI, and related platforms. Development and defense of an individual project covering the full cycle from problem definition to presentation of a functional AI product.

FAQ

What is the Tech Orda program?
- Tech Orda is a human capital development program in the field of IT. The program provides subsidized tunding for the training of IT specialists in private schools of the Republic of Kazakhstan.
Where will the selection of candidates for training take place?
- Acceptance and processing of applications will take place at the showcase of IT schools at astanahub.com portal.
What are the requirements for candidates?
- The basic requirements for candidates include citizenship of the Republic of Kazakhstan and the age limit from 18 to 45 years. Additional requirements depend on the IT-school / IT-company and the course you choose. It is mandatory to read all the conditions before applying for training.
How much does the training cost?
- The amount of funding per person is up to 500,000 KZT. If the training is conducted in an offline format, the program covers up to 500,000 KZT, and if the cost exceeds this amount, the student pays the difference. For online or hybrid training, the program covers up to 400,000 KZT, and if the cost is higher, the remaining amount is paid by the student. If the tuition fee is below the established limits (500,000 KZT for offline or 400,000 KZT for online/hybrid), the program covers it in full.
How long does the quota training under the Tech Orda program last?
- The training will take place from 6 months or more, depending on the Course and the IT-school you plan to enroll in.
How many IT schools participate in the program?
- The list of all IT schools is available on the showcase of IT schools at astanahub.com portal.
How many applications can I submit?
- Candidates can only apply for 5 (five) Participants of the Program.
How many scholarships/quotas can a candidate receive under the Program?
- The candidate can only study 1 (one) once within the framework of the Program. There is one exception: A student can get training in 2 (two) Courses during the duration of the Program, only provided that one takes Courses that are pre- and post-prerequisites to each other from the same Participant of the Program (IT school/IT company). For example, if you first study for a Junior Web Developer at School X in 2023 and then apply for a Middle Web Developer at the same school X in 2024.
Can a student who has completed a quota training under the Program in 2023-2024 apply again?
- A student can get training in 2 (two) Courses during the duration of the Program, only provided that one takes Courses that are pre- and post-prerequisites to each other from the same Participant of the Program (IT school/IT company).
If I studied with a Program Participant in 2023 (IT schools/IT companies), but was on the waiting list, can I apply now?
- Yes, you can. However, we recommend that you contact the Program Participant (where you have completed education) to confirm your status on the waiting list within the Program.
Is there an opportunity for a student to transfer from one IT school to another, which is also a Participant of the Tech Orda program?
- As soon as the candidate confirms his choice to apply for a grant at a certain IT-school, there is no possibility to transfer to another school. Therefore, we strongly recommend that you consider all available options before making a decision on accepting/rejecting a grant within the framework of the Program.
Should Candidates who have received a quota work out after training?
- No, such counter obligations are not provided for by Astana Hub. Other conditions may be regulated in the contract between the IT-school and the student.
Can I opt out of studying during the learning process? Is there a penalty if I don't complete the training?
- The conditions depend on the specific IT school/IT company you choose. In the school card on the showcaseof IT-schools at astanahub.com portal, there is a special 'Special conditions' section where this information can be indicated. Also, we recommend that you contact the IT school directly and find out about all the terms of the contract.
Can I study at the same time in an IT-company (EPAM) and an IT-school as part of the Program?
- No, within the framework of the Program, you can study at only one IT-school or IT-company.