CYBERGEN ACADEMY
Step into the AI-native era with hands-on training in generative AI, prompt engineering, and AI agents. In just 8 weeks, you’ll build real projects, develop a portfolio, and gain the confidence to enter the workforce or level up your career.
THE RIVER’S CYBERGEN ACADEMY IS…
- A deep dive into the world of Artificial Intelligence—designed for beginners ready to break into tech.
- A focused, career-ready path with expert instructors and hands-on labs.
- Offered in Partnership with CyberGen, a world leader in AI & Cybersecurity.
- A smart investment that includes a capstone project you can share for professional advancement.
AVAILABLE PROGRAMS
AI Strategic Leadership Bootcamp
This 1-week intensive bootcamp is designed for senior leaders with organizational influence. It transforms participants from AI observers to AI strategists, equipping them to craft their organization’s AI manifesto, set a clear strategy, identify org-wide use cases, and lead real change in a highly compressed timeframe.
Total Program Duration: 40 Hours
Program Length: 1 Week
Time Commitment: 40 hours/week (Full-time commitment recommended)
1-Week Intensive Bootcamp Schedule (40 Hours)
Goal: To progress from foundational AI leadership philosophy to a complete, actionable enterprise AI strategy and manifesto within a single, focused week.
| Day | Theme | Theory & Strategy Topics (20 Hours Total) | Practical Workshop & Manifesto Development (20 Hours Total) |
| 1 | Foundations & Philosophy | The AI Co-Strategist: Using LLMs for strategic analysis. Developing Your AI Stance: Defining principles on ethics & innovation. | Masterful Prompting for Strategy: Hands-on lab for competitive analysis. AI Manifesto – Part 1: Draft “Leadership Stance on AI.” |
| 2 | Team-Level Strategy | Identifying High-Impact Workflows: Frameworks for process analysis. Setting a Deployment Plan: Strategies for training and transition. | Workflow Transformation Plan: Map a key team workflow and its AI-integrated future state. AI Manifesto – Part 2: Add “Team Workflow Transformation Plans.” |
| 3 | Enterprise-Wide Strategy | Prioritizing AI Use Cases: A framework for evaluating initiatives based on ROI, feasibility, and strategic alignment. | Organizational AI Roadmap: Build a high-level roadmap for enterprise-wide AI adoption, identifying key projects for optimization and transformation. |
| 4 | Governance & Change | Creating Practical AI Policies: Developing usable guidelines for AI use, data privacy, and security. Gaining Buy-In: Communication strategies to build enthusiasm. | AI Manifesto – Part 3: Create the “Operating Norms and Cultural Guardrails” section. Identifying Champions: Workshop on empowering internal advocates. |
| 5 | Finalization & Deployment | Long-Term Innovation: How to foster a culture of continuous learning to keep pace with AI’s evolution. | Finalize Your AI Manifesto: Consolidate all sections into a polished 1-2 page document. Create an optional LinkedIn-ready summary for thought leadership. |
The Final Project: Your AI Manifesto
This isn’t theoretical. By the end of the week, you’ll have created a 1-2 page AI Manifesto that includes:
- Your leadership stance on AI.
- Team workflow transformation plans.
- An organizational AI strategy roadmap.
- Operating norms and cultural guardrails for your organization.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
- Who is this for? Senior leaders with decision-making authority. It can also be useful for consultants who advise on AI strategy or business owners involved in AI deployment.
- Do I need AI tools? Yes. To get the most out of this bootcamp, we strongly recommend paid access to at least one major LLM (e.g., Claude, ChatGPT, Copilot).
- Do I need to be technical? No. This program is designed for strategic leaders, not engineers. Basic AI literacy is sufficient.
- Will this become outdated? We focus on strategic frameworks and leadership principles that adapt as technology evolves, making you a more adaptable leader.
AI for Human Resources
What You Will Learn
AI-Powered HR Workflows
Learn how to integrate AI tools into every stage of the HR lifecycle — recruitment, onboarding, performance, and retention.
Prompt Engineering for HR
Master the craft of prompting AI models for HR-specific outputs: job descriptions, interview guides, policy drafts, and employee communications.
Platforms & Automation
Get hands-on with leading HR AI platforms (Workday AI, Leena AI, HireVue) and no-code automation tools (Zapier AI, Make).
Session-by-Session Breakdown
| Week / Session | Type | Topic & Content | Activities | Tools |
| Week 1 Session 1 | Theory | AI & the Modern HR Function The state of AI in HR: what’s automating, what’s augmenting, what stays human. Overview of the AI-native HR workflow — from talent acquisition to offboarding. Key platforms covered: ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, Copilot for HR teams. | Map your current HR tasks against an AI automation matrixDemo walkthrough: comparing ChatGPT vs Claude on a job description taskGroup discussion: ethical boundaries for AI in HR decisions | ChatGPTClaude.aiGoogle GeminiMS Copilot |
| Week 1 Session 2 | Theory | Prompt Engineering for HR Professionals Prompt engineering fundamentals applied specifically to HR contexts. Zero-shot, few-shot, and role-based prompting. Crafting prompts for job descriptions, interview questions, performance review frameworks, policy drafts, and employee communications. | Deconstruct 5 weak HR prompts and rewrite them liveZero-shot vs. few-shot comparison: generate a job description both waysPersona prompting: instruct AI to respond as an experienced HR business partner | Claude.aiChatGPTPromptPerfectAnthropic Prompt Library |
| Week 1 Session 3 | Lab | Hands-On: AI-Assisted Recruitment Workflow End-to-end recruitment workflow using AI tools. Students work through a real hiring scenario: writing a job description, creating a structured interview guide, drafting candidate evaluation rubrics, and generating offer letter templates — all using prompt engineering. | Write a compelling, bias-aware job description using Claude with structured promptsGenerate a competency-based interview question bank for a given roleDraft a candidate scorecard and offer letter template using AI | Claude.aiChatGPTNotion AIGoogle Docs + Gemini |
| Week 2 Session 4 | Theory | AI Tools for People Operations & Analytics AI-powered HR platforms and their practical use: Workday AI, SAP SuccessFactors AI, HireVue, Leena AI, and no-code automation tools (Zapier AI, Make). Introduction to using AI for HR analytics: interpreting attrition signals, engagement trends, and workforce planning — without needing data science skills. | Platform tour: live demo of AI features in 3 leading HRMS platformsPrompt a chatbot to summarise a fictional quarterly engagement surveyDesign a no-code AI automation for a routine HR workflow using Zapier | Workday AILeena AIHireVueZapier AI / MakePower BI + Copilot |
| Week 2 Session 5 | Lab + Capstone | Capstone: Build Your AI-Powered HR Toolkit Students design and present a personal AI-powered HR toolkit for their function. The capstone covers a real HR challenge of their choice — solved using the tools, prompts, and platforms covered across the course. Final 5-minute presentation to the group. | Select one HR challenge (recruitment, onboarding, performance, L&D, or retention)Build a documented prompt library + tool workflow that addresses the challengePresent solution: problem, approach, tools used, sample AI outputs, and limitations | Claude.ai / ChatGPTNotion AIZapier AIPlatform of choice |
Target Audience & Prerequisites
Ideal For
- HR Managers and Business Partners
- Talent Acquisition and Recruitment Specialists
- Learning & Development Professionals
- People Operations and HRIS Teams
- HR Directors seeking strategic AI adoption
Prerequisites
- No coding or technical background required
- Comfort using standard office software (Word, Excel, email)
- Access to a laptop and internet connection
- An active ChatGPT or Claude account (free tier is sufficient)
Outcomes
- Confidently use AI tools in daily HR workflows
- Write effective prompts for any HR task or document
- Evaluate and adopt HR AI platforms strategically
- Reduce administrative workload through AI automation
- Apply responsible AI practices in a people-function context
Grading Structure
| Component | Weight | Criteria |
| Session 3 Lab — Recruitment Workflow Deliverable | 30% | Submitted job description, interview guide, and offer letter template with prompts documented |
| Session 4 Activity — HR Platform Workflow Design | 20% | Documented no-code AI automation for one routine HR process |
| Session 5 Capstone Presentation | 50% | Problem definition (15%), AI toolkit design (20%), live demo quality (15%) |
AI Tools & Platforms Covered
Generative AI
- Claude.ai (Anthropic)
- ChatGPT (OpenAI)
- Google Gemini
- Microsoft Copilot
HR AI Platforms
- Workday AI
- Leena AI
- HireVue
- SAP SuccessFactors AI
Prompt Tools
- PromptPerfect
- Anthropic Prompt Library
- FlowGPT
- Custom GPTs / Claude Projects
Automation & Ops
- Zapier AI
- Make (Integromat)
- Notion AI
- Power BI + Copilot
Junior AI Engineer
📍 Hybrid Format (Virtual + In-Person)
📅 24 Sessions
🕔 Evening Schedule
⏱️ 8 Weeks / 48 Hours
💵 Tuition: $749.00
You’ll learn by doing—combining guided instruction with hands-on labs each week.
Session Format:
Two theory sessions + one lab session per week
(Weeks 1–2 include a focused Python refresher)
Why This Program
The program is built for the AI Native Era:
Minimal Coding, Maximum Building
Learn how to direct AI tools to build real solutions. Python is used as a tool—not the focus—so you can automate tasks and work with APIs quickly.
Prompt Engineering at the Core
Master one of the most in-demand skills in AI. Learn how to structure prompts, guide outputs, and chain workflows for powerful results.
Vibe Coding as a First-Class Skill
Use tools like Cursor, Copilot, and Claude Code to build a functional product in a single session—guided entirely by AI.
What You’ll Learn
8-Week Program at a Glance
Weeks 1–2: Foundations
- Python essentials for real-world use
- API calls, JSON, and automation basics
- Build working tools like calculators and live API integrations
Weeks 3–4: Generative AI & LLMs
- How AI models work (without heavy math)
- Compare tools like ChatGPT, Claude, and Gemini
- Build your first AI-powered applications
Weeks 5–6: Prompt Engineering
- Zero-shot, few-shot, and chain-of-thought prompting
- System prompts and multi-step workflows
- Build a custom AI assistant using prompts + APIs
Week 7: AI Agents & Data
- Create AI agents that analyze real datasets
- Use AI to generate insights, visualizations, and narratives
Week 8: Capstone Project
- Build and present a complete AI solution
- Demo your project to a live audience
Tools & Technology
- AI Platforms: ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini
- Development: Python, Jupyter, VS Code, GitHub
- AI Frameworks: LangChain, CrewAI
- APIs: OpenAI, Anthropic, Gemini
- Tools: Cursor, Copilot, v0.dev, Replit
What You’ll Be Able to Do
Technical Skills
- Build AI-powered applications using APIs
- Design effective prompts for accurate, high-quality outputs
- Create AI agents that analyze data and automate workflows
- Develop end-to-end AI projects—from concept to execution
Professional Skills
- Choose the right AI tools for real-world problems
- Evaluate outputs for accuracy, bias, and quality
- Present and demo AI solutions to non-technical audiences
- Apply responsible AI practices, including ethics and data privacy
Prerequisites
This program is designed for beginners—but you should complete a short Python refresher before starting.
Recommended options (3–6 hours total):
- Kaggle Python Course
- CS50P (Harvard)
- freeCodeCamp Python
- Python.org Tutorial
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Career Outcomes
Graduates are prepared for roles such as:
- AI Support Specialist
- Prompt Engineer
- Junior Data Analyst
- Entry-Level Python Developer
- Machine Learning Technician
Whether you’re starting fresh or building on existing skills, this program gives you a fast, practical path into AI.
Start building your future in AI.
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