Applied Generative AI and Agentic AI Specialization

FAQs

• What is the Applied Generative AI and Agentic AI Program?

  It's a 12-week specialization delivered by Simplilearn in partnership with Virginia Tech. Across 70+ learning hours, you move from generative AI fundamentals to designing autonomous, agentic systems. You get hands-on with 30+ tools and frameworks, 50+ demos, and 12+ portfolio projects. By the end, you can build, deploy, and govern AI-native solutions that create real business impact.

• Who should enroll in this program?

  If you want practical, job-ready AI skills, this program fits. It's built for software engineers, application developers, AI engineers, data professionals, AI architects, and curious professionals ready to grow into AI-focused roles. Whether you're building your first LLM application or moving into agentic systems, you'll find a learning path that matches your starting point.

• Do I need a technical background to succeed in this program?

  A basic understanding of programming concepts and mathematics is all you need to start. If coding is new to you, an optional Python bridge module walks you through the fundamentals before the advanced material begins, so you build on solid footing. Prior work experience helps, but it isn't mandatory.

• Does the program include a capstone project? What does it involve?

  Yes. The program closes with a comprehensive, industry-aligned capstone that pulls key concepts from across the curriculum into a portfolio-ready deliverable. Along the way, you build a wider portfolio through 12+ hands-on projects.

• Does the program cover multimodal AI and other emerging AI capabilities?

  Yes, you'll work with multimodal tools like DALL·E, Stable Diffusion, and Diffusers to generate and shape images alongside text. Beyond that, you'll explore context-driven RAG, the Model Context Protocol, multi-agent orchestration, and tool-integrated systems, so your skills track where the field is heading.

• How does the program address AI governance and responsible AI practices?

  Responsible AI runs throughout the curriculum rather than sitting in a single lesson. You'll study governance frameworks, risk management, secure tool use, and ethical deployment as you build. A dedicated module on shipping production-ready AI products responsibly covers observability, monitoring, and feedback systems, and you'll apply Microsoft's responsible AI principles in hands-on Azure labs.

• What level of time commitment is required to complete the program?

  You can plan for roughly 7 to 9 hours per week across the 12 weeks. The schedule is built to fit around a full-time job, so you keep making progress without pausing your career.

• Can I switch to a different cohort after enrolling in the program?

  Yes. You're eligible for one complimentary cohort change within the first 60 days of your enrollment. If you can't continue in your current cohort and have already used your complimentary change, you can request an additional cohort transfer by paying the applicable fee. For details on the process and support with your request, reach out to the support team.

• Can I receive an extension if I need more time to complete the program?

  Yes. If your program access has expired and you still have pending assignments or projects, you can request an extension of either 30 days or 3 months by paying a nominal fee. During that time, you can access recorded sessions from the current cohort and finish your remaining learning requirements.

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