How live online classes work
- Live video classes with a working engineer, with session recordings shared for revision
- Hands-on labs on cloud accounts you can reach from anywhere
- 1:1 mentoring sessions booked at a time that suits you
- Fees in US dollars (USD) at our East Africa rate; we share the payment options when you enrol (international cards or bank transfer).
Course levels and Diplomas
Most courses run in three levels: Fundamentals, Associate and Advanced. Start where you fit and upgrade within 60 days, paying only the difference. The 6-Month SOTT Professional Diploma takes you through every level with a live project, and can be paid monthly.
About the certificate
You receive a SOTT Academy certificate of completion. It is not a government-accredited qualification; the industry certifications each course prepares you for (AWS, Microsoft, Cisco, PMI and others) are booked directly with the exam provider.
Jobs and certifications in Uganda
Roles you can apply for
- AI Engineer / GenAI Developer
- AI Solutions Engineer
- Machine Learning Engineer (with ML practice)
- AI Product / Automation Specialist
Certifications employers ask for
- AWS Certified AI Practitioner (AIF-C01)
- Databricks Certified Generative AI Engineer Associate
- AWS Certified Generative AI Developer – Professional
Fintech, telecoms and NGOs in East Africa are starting to use AI for customer service, documents and data, and practical AI skills help you stand out.
What you'll learn
8 modules · 76 hours · hands-on labs in every module
- Python fundamentals12 hrs
- LLM fundamentals8 hrs
- Building with LLM APIs8 hrs
- Retrieval-augmented generation (RAG)12 hrs
- AI agents10 hrs
- AI and ML on AWS12 hrs
- LLMOps8 hrs
- Career launch6 hrs
See every lesson and lab in the full syllabus →
Projects you'll build
PROJECT 01
Customer-support agent that looks up orders
Hands-on project from the AI agents module.
PROJECT 02
Build a Bedrock-powered assistant over company documents
Hands-on project from the AI and ML on AWS module.
PROJECT 03
Evaluation harness that scores every release
Hands-on project from the LLMOps module.
FAQ
Can a beginner join?+
Yes, if you start at the Fundamentals level. An advisor checks your background and suggests the right starting level.
What are the class timings in Uganda?+
Weekdays (Mon–Thu): 6:00–8:00 PM East Africa Time; Weekends (Sat & Sun): 9:00 AM–12:00 PM East Africa Time.
Does it prepare me for AWS Certified AI Practitioner?+
Yes. The course covers the exam topics, with mock tests, and we help you plan the exam date. The exam itself is booked with the provider.
Are the classes live or recorded?+
Live with a trainer. Session recordings are shared with you for revision, so you can catch up if you miss a class.
Will the batch times suit Uganda?+
Yes. Batches run in the evenings and at weekends in East Africa Time (EAT, UTC+3). Tell us your city and we will confirm the best batch.
Is the SOTT certificate accredited in my country?+
The SOTT certificate is a certificate of completion, not a government-accredited qualification. Employers mainly look at the industry certifications the course prepares you for, and at your projects.
How do I pay from outside India?+
By international card or bank transfer. An advisor shares the options and the fee in your currency when you enrol.
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