Students
Launch your AI career
Changing careers, looking for work in tech, or adding AI to your resume? Our short programs give you hands-on skills and a certificate to show for it.
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Est. for the age of AI
Your future in AI starts here
Practical AI programs and certifications for career changers, job seekers and lifelong learners. Learn online or in person, and leave with skills employers are hiring for.
- Certificate on completion
- Short-term programs
- Online and in person
Find your path
Wherever you're starting, we'll help you get there
Lampstand works with three kinds of learners. Choose the one that sounds like you.
Partners in learning
Bring AI to your community
Private schools and community learning initiatives can partner with Lampstand to offer AI education to their students and members.
Partner with us →Businesses
Transform your team
Workshops, team training and advisory support that help your organization adopt AI with confidence and put it to work.
Explore AI transformation →The case for acting now
Why AI, and why now?
AI is moving from a specialist field into everyday work. The people and organizations who learn it early will set the pace for everyone else.
i.
Every role is changing
From marketing and finance to teaching and operations, AI tools are reshaping how work gets done. Knowing how to use them well is becoming a baseline skill.
ii.
Employers want AI skills
Hiring managers increasingly look for people who can apply AI to real problems. A recognized certificate helps your resume stand out.
iii.
Early movers get ahead
The gap between those who use AI and those who don't is widening. Starting now means you lead the change instead of catching up to it.
Why Lampstand
A serious education, built for real careers
We pair the standards of a traditional school with the pace of the AI industry.
Certified learning
Finish each program with a Lampstand certificate that shows employers what you can do.
Hands-on projects
Learn by building with current AI tools on problems drawn from real workplaces.
Short and flexible
Programs measured in weeks, with online and in-person options that fit around work and family.
Mentors who care
Small cohorts and instructors who know your goals and help you reach them.
Programs
AI programs and certifications
Each program ends with a certificate and a portfolio project you can show employers.
Beginner
AI Foundations
Understand how modern AI works and use everyday AI tools with confidence. No technical background needed.
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- Online or in person
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Career track
Applied AI for Professionals
Put AI to work in your field: automation, data analysis, content and decision support. Built for career changers and job seekers.
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- Format
- Online or in person
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Leadership
AI Strategy for Leaders
Learn to spot AI opportunities, manage risk and lead your team through change. For managers and founders.
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- Format
- Online or in person
- Tuition
- [$ amount]
Payment plans may be available. Ask us about options when you apply.
Partners in learning
Bring AI education to the people you serve
We work alongside private schools and community learning initiatives to make AI education accessible.
- Curriculum partnershipsOffer Lampstand courses to your students, delivered by our instructors or yours.
- Co-hosted workshopsRun introductory AI sessions for your community, families or members.
- Educator trainingPrepare your teachers and staff to use and teach AI responsibly.
For business
AI transformation for your organization
Practical support to help your people adopt AI, from the first workshop to company-wide change.
- Executive workshopsGive leaders a clear picture of what AI can and can't do for your business.
- Team upskillingRole-based training so every department can use AI tools safely and well.
- Transformation advisoryIdentify high-value use cases, plan the rollout and measure the results.
About us
Why we're called Lampstand
A lampstand doesn't make the light. It lifts it up so everyone in the room can see.
That's our job in the age of AI. Lampstand School of AI Transformation exists to make AI understandable and useful for people at every stage: the career changer, the job seeker, the teacher, the business owner.
We combine rigorous teaching with practical, project-based learning, so our students leave ready to work with AI, not just talk about it.
Lampstand
School of AI Transformation
Questions
Frequently asked questions
Do I need a technical background?
No. AI Foundations is designed for complete beginners. The career and leadership tracks build on it, and we'll help you choose the right starting point.
Are classes online or in person?
Both. Most programs are offered online and in person, so you can choose the format that fits your schedule.
Will I get a certificate?
Yes. Every program ends with a Lampstand certificate and a portfolio project you can share with employers.
How much does it cost?
Tuition depends on the program. You'll find each program's fee above, and we're happy to talk through payment options when you apply.
Can my school or company work with you?
Yes. We partner with private schools and community learning initiatives, and we offer AI transformation services for businesses. Use the form below to start the conversation.
Get started
Take the first step
Apply for a program, start a partnership or ask about AI transformation for your team. It takes about two minutes.
- Tell us who you are and what you're looking for.
- We'll reply within two business days.
- We'll set up a short call to plan your next step.