Columbia Engineering Executive Education and Fullstack Academy Launch AI Automation Bootcamp

Columbia Engineering Executive Education, in collaboration with Fullstack Academy, has launched the AI Automation Bootcamp, a 15-week, part-time program designed to help professionals move beyond using AI for individual tasks and learn how to build automated workflows that address real business needs. The program combines live, interactive online learning and hands-on projects, equipping learners with practical skills to identify automation opportunities, connect business applications, and build AI-powered workflows without extensive development work.

As AI becomes increasingly embedded in the way organizations operate, the focus is shifting from experimenting with individual tools to redesigning workflows and making AI a more practical part of everyday work. According to the Global AI Report, AI-skilled workers earn a 62% wage premium globally. These developments point to a growing need for professionals who can translate AI capabilities into useful, reliable workflows. The AI Automation Bootcamp is designed to help learners build these skills, from identifying suitable tasks for automation to integrating applications and measuring the business value of their solutions.

The program takes learners through the AI automation lifecycle, beginning with identifying high-value automation opportunities and converting prompts and standard operating procedures into reliable AI workflows. Learners will explore no-code automation, multi-step workflow design, business data integration, APIs and webhooks, and the development of AI assistants and agentic workflows. The curriculum also covers human-in-the-loop design, AI governance, risk controls, and methods to measure return on investment (ROI). Through practical exercises, learners will work with tools including n8n, Make, Zapier, ChatGPT, Copilot, Claude, HubSpot, Salesforce, Slack, and other commonly used business applications.

Commenting on the partnership, Kelly McCollum, Director of Student Experience & Success at Fullstack Academy, said, “For many professionals, the next step in working with AI is moving beyond prompts and learning how to make workflows function reliably from beginning to end. That means understanding how applications connect, how information moves between systems, and where human oversight is needed to keep processes accurate and accountable. Our focus is on making this learning practical, so learners can build, test, and evaluate automations that address genuine business challenges and demonstrate the value of what they have created.”

The hands-on learning experience spans 17+ tools, 10+ projects, and 12 case studies, giving learners opportunities to apply their knowledge to business scenarios across customer support, sales, and operations. Projects include building an automated service request intake and routing workflow, developing customer support agents that require human approval for sensitive actions, and creating governance and ROI frameworks for automation initiatives. The bootcamp is designed for non-technical professionals exploring a career in AI, existing AI users looking to move beyond individual prompts, professionals whose teams are adopting AI, and technology professionals. Upon successful completion, learners will receive a certificate of completion from Columbia Engineering Executive Education and Fullstack Academy.

About Columbia Engineering Online and Executive Education

Columbia Engineering Online and Executive Education connects individuals and organizations around the world with the scholarship, research, and expertise of Columbia University’s Fu Foundation School of Engineering and Applied Science. At the forefront of engineering, technology, and innovation, its programs translate cutting-edge knowledge and discovery into transformative learning experiences that equip professionals and organizations to lead, innovate, and thrive in a rapidly changing world.

Learn more at cvn.columbia.edu.

Since 1864, the Fu Foundation School of Engineering and Applied Science at Columbia University has been a resource to the world for major advances in human progress. Today, Columbia Engineering is a global leader in engineering education, research, and impact. Located in the heart of New York City, the school convenes more than 250 faculty members and 6,000 undergraduate and graduate students to push the frontiers of knowledge and solve humanity’s most pressing problems.

Learn more at www.engineering.columbia.edu.

About Fullstack Academy

Fullstack Academy is a technology education provider focused on immersive, practical learning experiences. Through its collaboration with Columbia Engineering Executive Education, Fullstack Academy supports technology bootcamps designed to equip learners with practical, industry-relevant skills through live online instruction, hands-on projects, and career-focused support. The organization also provides a student advisor, learning experience manager, instructor, and career success coach throughout the bootcamp.

For more information: info.columbia@fullstackacademy.com