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From Zero to AI Specialist
A hands-on TalTech course that takes you from zero to AI implementation lead — mapping processes, building solutions and rolling them out with the team. No programming background needed.
By the end of the course
You can implement AI in an organization
Map the opportunities
Find the processes in an organization where AI saves the most time and money.
Build the solution
Combine tools, prompts and workflows into a working solution — yourself, without a developer.
Roll it out with the team
Bring the solution to people so it's actually used and the impact is measurable.
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Scope
1 ECTS
48 academic hours — 26 in-person and 22 independent study.
In-person work
26 hours
Guided learning and hands-on workshops with a mentor.
Price
Covered by funding
Free for people registered with Töötukassa. Standard price €2500 incl. VAT.
Format
Hybrid
TalTech, Ehitajate tee 5 (Tallinn) and online.
Program
From zero to implementation
Each topic builds on the last and moves you a step closer to a real, working solution.
Topic 1
AI foundations and safe use
How large language models work, what they can do and where the limits are. Data security and responsible use in an organization.
Topic 2
Advanced prompting and the Microsoft ecosystem
ChatGPT, Claude, Copilot and NotebookLM in daily work. How to configure the tools and write prompts that give reliable results.
Topic 3
Automation with n8n and AI architecture
The principles of building automated AI workflows. Documents, emails and repetitive tasks with AI.
Topic 4
Mapping solutions and pilots
How to find the processes where AI pays off, calculate the expected ROI and launch a pilot project.
Topic 5
Implementation and team management
How to bring a solution to the team so it gets adopted — training, guides and handling resistance.
Topic 6
AI portfolio and pilot plan presentation
Compile a practical AI portfolio and an implementation pilot plan, and present it to the mentor and peers.
Schedule
Autumn 2026 group
Seven sessions once a week from August to September. The in-person part takes place at TalTech (Ehitajate tee 5, Tallinn) and part of the study is online.
05.08.2026
09:00–13:00
AI foundations, language models and safe use
12.08.2026
10:00–12:00
Advanced prompting and the Microsoft ecosystem
19.08.2026
10:00–12:00
Automation with n8n and AI architecture
26.08.2026
10:00–12:00
Building AI solutions and pilots
02.09.2026
10:00–12:00
AI implementation and team management
09.09.2026
Independent work
Portfolio building and mentor feedback
16.09.2026
09:00–13:00
Portfolio presentations and management simulation
Who it's for
Is this course for you?
The course is built for job-seekers and career changers who want to move from using AI occasionally to implementing it with purpose.
Career changers
You want to enter the AI field without a programming background and gain tangible skills.
Organization champions
You're responsible for AI adoption and want to do it structurally, not by trial and error.
Specialists who want more
You already use AI but want to move from ad-hoc use to systematic implementation.
Portfolio
You finish with a real project
The course moves toward your AI portfolio and pilot plan. By the end you don't just have knowledge — you have a finished portfolio to show an employer or client.
Implementation pilot plan
A documented plan for adopting AI in a specific organization.
Practical AI portfolio
Real AI workflows and solutions you've built yourself during the course.
Impact metric
Calculated time savings and ROI that show the solution's value in numbers.
Assessment
How results are assessed
Learning outcomes are assessed through practice, not exams — just like real work.
Practical tasks
Each topic comes with a task you solve using an example from your own field.
AI portfolio
The portfolio is assessed on real-world applicability and business impact.
Pilot plan presentation
Present your AI implementation pilot plan to the mentor and peers and get feedback.
TalTech certificate and Töötukassa support
The course runs in collaboration with Tallinn University of Technology (TalTech) and is registered with the Estonian Unemployment Insurance Fund (Töötukassa). On achieving the learning outcomes and presenting your AI implementation pilot plan, you receive a TalTech certificate. For people registered with Töötukassa as unemployed or job-seekers, the course is free — Töötukassa covers 100% of the tuition when its criteria are met.
See the course on TalTech's siteTrainers
Ralf-Stiven Viru
Microsoft Copilot · Executive training · Digitalization and AI
Trained over 150 executives. Business IT studies at TalTech, University of Aveiro and the Technical University of Denmark, with a thesis on the Estonian National Chatbot in cooperation with MKM. Ralf's prior experience is in Microsoft Dynamics ERP, CRM and BI system implementation and consulting.
Markus Maila
Claude Code · Technical training · Product development
Built AI solutions for more than 20 companies. Business IT graduate (TalTech) with prior experience as a software developer at LHV and a department head at Telecom. Markus has supervised bachelor's theses on AI sales agent and RAG solution projects.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need a technical background?
No. The course starts from zero and is designed for people without a programming or IT background. Good computer skills and an interest in technology and business processes are enough.
Can the course be free for me?
Yes. For people registered with Töötukassa as unemployed or job-seekers the course is free with Töötukassa support, provided Töötukassa's criteria are met. Otherwise the program price is €2500 (including VAT). Check your eligibility with Töötukassa.
What is the scope and format?
A total of 1 ECTS, i.e. 48 academic hours — 26 hours of in-person work and 22 hours of independent study. The format is hybrid: the in-person part takes place at TalTech (Ehitajate tee 5, Tallinn) and part of the study is online.
When does the course take place?
The autumn 2026 group runs across seven sessions from 5 August to 16 September, once a week. The registration deadline is 27.07.2026. The full schedule is above on this page.
What certificate do I get?
On achieving the learning outcomes and presenting your AI implementation pilot plan, Tallinn University of Technology issues a TalTech certificate (1 ECTS).
How do I register?
Register on the TalTech course page. If you have questions about Töötukassa funding, get in touch and we'll help.