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Introduction to Artificial Intelligence

400 000 ₸

Allocated 70 Quotas

About course

The "Introduction to Artificial Intelligence" course is a six-month full-cycle program in artificial intelligence, designed for both beginners and students with prior programming experience, and built upon the best practices of the world's leading universities (Stanford, Princeton, HSE). The curriculum covers four modules: Python and OOP fundamentals, data cleaning and visualization (Pandas, Matplotlib, Seaborn, NumPy), classical machine learning (regression, classification, decision trees, random forest), and advanced topics — gradient boosting, clustering, neural networks, CNN, RNN, and transformers. The course's key advantage is its teaching staff: graduates of Warwick, Skoltech, and Purdue, award winners of international Kaggle competitions, and gold medalists for predicting Parkinson's disease. The fully online format ensures flexibility and accessibility from anywhere in the world, while personalized support via a Telegram group guarantees high-quality mastery of the material. The practical value of the course lies in working with real-world datasets and solving applied problems, as well as implementing algorithms from scratch — which fosters a deep understanding of how models work rather than merely the ability to call pre-built libraries.

Special condition

To successfully complete the course, students must complete at least two out of three homework assignments for each module, attend live lectures or watch their recordings, and pass the final test; in the event of withdrawal from the course or failure to meet the course requirements, a penalty of 100,000 KZT will be applied.

Course details

level

For beginner

Study format

Online

Entrance exams

Duration, in weeks

Education language

Russian

Qualifications

junior

Skills

Upon completion of the course, students will confidently master Python and the key libraries for data analysis (Pandas, NumPy, Matplotlib, Seaborn), and will be able to efficiently preprocess, clean, and visualize data for machine learning tasks. Students gain proficiency in the full spectrum of algorithms — from linear and logistic regression to gradient boosting, clustering, and dimensionality reduction — as well as hands-on experience building neural networks, including CNNs, RNNs, and transformers using PyTorch. The graduate's portfolio will include defended projects based on real-world data along with skills in working with modern LLMs (GPT, LLaMA) and computer vision algorithms, enabling them to qualify for junior ML engineer positions in both the Kazakhstani and international job markets.

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.