Generative AI Launchpad 2026

Build a Job-Ready AI Portfolio in 8 Weeks — Even as a Beginner

Learn Generative AI by building practical applications you can explain in interviews and showcase on your resume and LinkedIn.

No prior AI experience required. Learn through guided, hands-on projects and on-demand lessons.

Tools & Platforms You'll Work With

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Stop Watching AI Tutorials. Start Building With AI.

Knowing AI concepts is only the beginning. To stand out, you need to apply what you learn by building projects you can demonstrate, explain, and add to your portfolio.

Leapstone AI takes you from the foundations of Generative AI to practical applications through a structured, hands-on learning path.

  • Learn the foundations

    Understand the key concepts behind Generative AI, not just which tools to click.

  • Build real applications

    Apply what you learn through projects involving RAG, AI agents, multimodal AI, and app deployment.

  • Show your work

    Complete a capstone project and learn how to present your work on your resume, LinkedIn, and in interviews.

Build AI Applications You Can Actually Showcase

Move beyond watching tutorials. Throughout the course, you'll build hands-on Generative AI applications, understand how they work, and turn your best work into a portfolio you can discuss in interviews.

Project 01

Document Q&A Assistant

Build an AI application that answers questions from uploaded documents using Retrieval-Augmented Generation.

You'll practice: document ingestion, retrieval, embeddings, vector databases, and context-aware responses.

Project 02

MCP Based News Agent

Build an AI agent that uses the Model Context Protocol to pull live news sources and deliver structured, summarized updates on demand.

You'll practice: MCP fundamentals, tool connections, structured outputs, and multi-step agentic workflows.

Project 03

AI Agent Workflow

Build an AI agent that can follow instructions, use tools, and complete a sequence of tasks.

You'll practice: agentic workflows, tool use, human-in-the-loop steps, and workflow automation.

Project 04

Multimodal AI Application

Create an application that works with more than one type of input, such as text, audio, images, or video.

You'll practice: speech-to-text, text-to-speech, text-to-image generation, and multimodal workflow design.

Project 05

Finetuning an AI Model

Customize a language model on a focused dataset and compare its behavior against prompting and retrieval-based approaches.

You'll practice: model customization, fine-tuning workflows, and evaluating trade-offs between fine-tuning, prompting, and retrieval.

Project 06 — Capstone

Portfolio-Ready Capstone

Choose a real-world problem and build an end-to-end AI application around it.

You'll complete: problem definition, solution design, working prototype, project review, and portfolio presentation.

Every project is designed to help you understand not only how to build an AI application, but also how to explain the problem, approach, tools, and limitations behind it.

Your Path From AI Beginner to Portfolio Builder

Follow a structured journey that moves from understanding the fundamentals to building, deploying, and presenting practical AI applications.

01

Understand

Learn the foundations of Generative AI, Python, prompts, models, and the modern AI ecosystem.

02

Build

Create guided applications using RAG, AI agents, multimodal AI, and AI-assisted development workflows.

03

Deploy

Turn your projects into usable applications and understand the tools involved in hosting and deployment.

04

Present

Complete a capstone, organize your portfolio, improve your resume, and prepare to discuss your work in interviews.

Here's What You'll Build Inside the Course

Get a preview of the concepts, tools, and practical outcomes covered across the eight-week learning path.

Foundations of Generative AI

Understand the concepts behind modern AI and learn how to work with prompts and language models.

RAG Applications

Build an application that retrieves relevant information before generating an answer.

AI Agents

Create workflows in which AI can use tools and complete multi-step tasks.

Multimodal AI

Work with text, audio, images, and video to understand how different AI capabilities connect.

Deploying AI Applications

Turn a project into a usable application and understand the path from prototype to deployment.

Capstone Project

Bring your skills together to solve a problem with an end-to-end AI application.

See How You'll Build a Real AI App

Watch the free class to understand how a practical AI project works, what skills are involved, and how project-based learning can help you build a stronger portfolio.

If you found this project useful, the full Generative AI Launchpad gives you the structured path to build more applications, complete a capstone project, and create a portfolio you can confidently discuss.

Everything You Need to Learn by Building

Structured learning path

Follow an eight-week sequence instead of jumping between disconnected tutorials.

Hands-on application building

Practice by creating AI applications, not just watching explanations.

On-demand video lessons

Learn at a time that fits your schedule and revisit lessons whenever you need to review a concept.

Capstone project

Apply your learning to a complete project based on a real-world problem.

Portfolio and interview guidance

Learn how to present your projects, describe your technical decisions, and improve your resume and LinkedIn profile.

Certificate after completion

Complete the course and capstone requirements to receive a certificate you can showcase on your resume and LinkedIn.

Kaushik Annambhotla, founder and instructor at Leapstone AI

Learn From an Instructor Who Builds Alongside You

Hi! I am Kaushik Annambhotla, your instructor for this course. I am an AI Product Manager and an AI consultant who created multiple apps both at work and in personal life. Check a sample of my portfolio below.

Leapstone AI was created to help students move beyond passive AI tutorials and build projects they can actually explain. The course combines clear foundations, guided code walkthroughs, practical tools, and portfolio-building support so beginners can learn by doing.

You won't be expected to memorize disconnected concepts. You'll be guided through the reasoning, building process, and explanation behind each project.

See Sample Portfolio

Is This Course Right for You?

This course is for you if:

  • ✓You are a beginner who wants a clear starting point in Generative AI.
  • ✓You want to learn by building practical applications.
  • ✓You want projects to showcase on your resume or LinkedIn.
  • ✓You want to understand both code and no-code AI workflows.
  • ✓You can commit consistent time to an eight-week learning path.

This course may not be the right fit if:

  • ✕You only want a quick list of AI tools.
  • ✕You are looking for a guaranteed job outcome.
  • ✕You do not want to build or practice between lessons.
  • ✕You are looking for an advanced research-only program.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can a complete beginner take this course?

Yes. The course begins with foundational concepts and introduces the technical material progressively. It includes both code and no-code approaches to help beginners understand how AI applications work.

Do I need prior coding experience?

No prior professional programming experience is required. The course covers the relevant Python foundations and guides you through the code needed for the applications.

What projects will I build?

You will work on practical applications involving Generative AI foundations, RAG, AI agents, multimodal AI, deployment, and a final capstone project.

How much time should I commit each week?

Plan for approximately one to two hours per week for the core learning path, plus additional time if you want to explore the projects in greater depth or complete the course sooner.

Are the lessons available on demand?

Yes. The video lessons are available on demand, allowing you to learn at a time that fits your schedule and revisit topics when needed.

Do I need to pay for additional AI tools?

Students can begin with free versions of the tools where available. Some AI platforms may require optional usage credits depending on how much you use them.

Will I receive a certificate?

Yes, students who complete the stated course and capstone requirements receive a certificate.

How will this help my resume?

You will have practical projects to describe, demonstrate, and link from your resume or LinkedIn profile. The course also includes guidance on presenting your projects and technical decisions.

How long will I have access to the course?

1 Year from enrollment.

What is the refund or cancellation policy?

The course is not refundable. Please read the full refund and cancellation policy from our website footer.

Ready to Build Your AI Portfolio?

Follow a structured path, build practical projects, complete a capstone, and develop the confidence to discuss your work in interviews.

Start with the free class if you want to experience the teaching approach before enrolling.

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