# First Steps to AI Engineering with AIAP

- Date: 2026-09-15
- Added: 2026-09-17
- Who: AI Singapore (AI research and talent-development organisation) · AI Singapore
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## Why it matters

AI Singapore leverages 6-month subsidised self-study classes to lower AIAP apprenticeship programme entry barriers to requiring only basic Python; the talent funnel shifts from screening to in-house development

## Summary

AIAP Foundation is a 6-month, self-paced online programme designed to teach applied AI foundational skills and prepare students for the AI Apprenticeship Programme.

## Full text

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Want to become an AI engineer, but unsure [music] where to start? Start with AIAP Foundation, a fully online and self-paced [music] program. Through projects inspired by real industry challenges, you'll build foundational skills in applied AI. These skills will help prepare you for the next step towards our AI Apprenticeship Program. [music] So, how does it work? With 6 months of access, AIAP Foundation is split into [music] two phases, all guided by AISG's AI-powered engineers. It begins with the deep skilling [music] phase, where you'll master key concepts through hands-on assignments with [music] personalized feedback. Then, the project phase, during which you'll build a complete AI project. [music] With fees heavily subsidized by [music] AI Singapore, getting started has never been more accessible.

And no matter your background, all you need is basic Python [music] knowledge to start learning. So, take the first step and start your AI engineering journey with AIAP Foundation.