# AI engineering  --- Founders & Coders C.I.C. is a community interest company based in Islington and founded in 2014. --- Over a decade of delivering software training. --- The overwhelming majority of our partners are SMEs based in London. --- Focused exclusively on software, AI and machine learning. --- ## The new programme An advanced programme in AI engineering. --- ### Who is this programme for? Experienced software engineers. --- ### What does it offer? AI engineering skills that can be used immediately, practical ways to improve existing products, and a community of practice and expert guidance. --- ### When is it happening? The first in-person cohort runs weekly on Friday afternoons from January. Other days to follow. Applications are now open. --- ### Who has signed up already? The majority of signups are from startups, agencies and small tech businesses in London. --- ### Where is it based? In-person on City Road and online coming soon. --- ### Is it a recognised qualification? Participants will earn a degree-level apprenticeship qualification. --- ### Who pays? It is funded by the Apprenticeship Levy. --- ### In summary - Advanced training in AI engineering - Skills that are immediately applicable - Join staff from other SMEs and startups - In-person in central London (online option) - Suits companies with "10% time" - Funded by the apprenticeship levy --- Questions?