# Finding my starting point with AIAP Foundation

- Date: 2026-10-23
- Added: 2026-10-24
- Who: Kuang Hao (AI Apprentice) · AI Singapore
- Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bQ5WUqUb9dM
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## Why it matters

AIAP Foundation uses online lessons and personalised AI feedback to help learners from non-technical backgrounds develop AI engineering skills.

## Summary

Kuang Hao moved from a non-technical background into AI engineering through AIAP Foundation. The course prepared him to complete the AI Apprenticeship Programme.

## Full text

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Hi I'm Gong Hao. I was an AIAP Foundation learner and recently graduated from batch 20 of the AI Apprenticeship Program. I was from a non-tech background and I wanted to pivot into AI engineering. I chanced upon AIAP which trains AI engineers and thought that would be my next step. I almost didn't sign up for AIAP. I kept thinking that I'm just not technical enough for it. First seeing the TA, I felt like I needed more help. Then I discovered the AIAP Foundation and it showed me exactly where to start. The fundamentals were explained in a way that made sense to me with real examples that showed me when to use the different AI techniques and how to apply them. There's also reference code so I could focus on understanding the concepts and how the code was structured.

The assignments and also the personalized feedback gave me the reassurance that I was on the right track and helped me self-check how much I actually understood. Am I glad I signed up? Definitely. It gave me a solid foundation in the fundamentals and prepared me to pursue AIAP which has led me to become the AI engineer I am today. If you're hesitant that you're not technical enough to pursue AI engineering, AIAP Foundation is a great place to start.