An AI bootcamp only works for a working professional if the schedule fits. Live classes at 8 p.m. on weeknights, 20 extra hours of homework or a weekday start date can decide the choice before the curriculum does.
We compared seven part-time online programs on tuition, length, schedule, workload and refund terms. Every price and date comes from the program's own page, read on October 27, 2026, unless marked otherwise.
Key Takeaways
- Lowest published tuition: Concordia University Wisconsin's Applied AI Skills at $2,237 paid in full.
- Shortest intensive for engineers: AI Makerspace's AI Engineering Bootcamp on Maven, 6 weeks for $3,000.
- Most structured career-change option: Fullstack Academy's 23-week AI and ML bootcamp, from $4,995 upfront.
- University-branded with live hours: UT Dallas AI and ML bootcamp, 200+ live hours for $5,995.
- For experienced developers: TripleTen's 20-week program, which asks for 2+ years of engineering experience.
- Check refund windows: they range from 7 days to 30 days.
How We Evaluated
We ranked programs on published information only. We did not enroll.
- Fit with a full-time job: part-time schedule and stated weekly hours.
- Total cost: upfront, installment and list price.
- Curriculum currency: coverage of LLMs, RAG and agents, where stated.
- Live support: instructor sessions and class times.
- Risk: refund or guarantee terms.
- Entry level: who the program says it is for.
Quick Comparison
| Bootcamp | Tuition (Oct 27, 2026) | Length | Schedule and workload | Refund terms | Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Concordia (CUW) Applied AI Skills | $2,237 paid in full (list $2,695) | 12 weeks | Thursdays 7–8 p.m. EST | 7-day money-back | Beginner |
| AI Makerspace AI Engineering (Maven) | $3,000 | 6 weeks | Mon and Wed, 7–9 p.m. UTC; starts Nov 9 | Maven Guarantee | Developers |
| Turing College AI Engineering | €3,500 upfront or 4 x €1,055 | 3–4 months | Self-paced, 10+ h/week; starts Nov 9 | 30-day money-back | Some coding |
| Fullstack Academy AI & ML | $4,995 upfront; $5,995 installments; list $9,995 | 23 weeks | Mon, Wed, Thu 8–11 p.m. ET; about 20 h/week outside class; next cohort Nov 2 | See terms | Beginner-friendly |
| UT Dallas AI & ML | $5,995 (list $9,995) | 23 weeks | 200+ live hours | See terms | Beginners welcome |
| Le Wagon Data Science & AI (part-time) | From €7,400 (unconfirmed) | 24 weeks | About 16 h/week (unconfirmed) | See terms | Beginner |
| TripleTen AI & ML | $12,600 upfront; $17,950 financed | 20 weeks | Part-time | 100% refund in first 2 weeks | 2+ years engineering |
How much does an online AI bootcamp cost?
Short answer: among these seven, from about $2,200 to $12,600 upfront, before tools and financing costs. Paying upfront often saves $1,000 or more.
| Bootcamp | Upfront | Other option | Approx. cost per week |
|---|---|---|---|
| Concordia | $2,237 | List $2,695 | About $186 |
| AI Makerspace | $3,000 | Plus about $100–200 in tool costs | About $500 |
| Turing College | €3,500 | €4,220 in 4 payments | About €220–290 |
| Fullstack Academy | $4,995 | $5,995 installments | About $217 |
| UT Dallas | $5,995 | List $9,995 | About $261 |
| TripleTen | $12,600 | $17,950 financed | About $630 |
Cost per week is tuition divided by program length. Short programs look expensive per week but cost less overall.
How many hours a week does an AI bootcamp take?
Short answer: from 1 live hour a week (Concordia) to about 9 live hours plus about 20 hours of outside work (Fullstack Academy). Plan for evenings and part of the weekend.
| Bootcamp | Live class time per week | Extra work stated |
|---|---|---|
| Concordia | 1 hour | Not stated |
| AI Makerspace | 4 hours | Not stated |
| Turing College | Self-paced with support | 10+ hours |
| Fullstack Academy | 9 hours | About 20 hours |
| UT Dallas | 200+ hours over 23 weeks (about 9 a week) | Not stated |
| Le Wagon part-time | Part-time | About 16 hours (unconfirmed) |
The 7 Bootcamps
1. Fullstack Academy AI & Machine Learning Bootcamp
Fullstack Academy's program runs 23 weeks with live classes Monday, Wednesday and Thursday from 8 to 11 p.m. ET, and about 20 hours a week of work outside class. The next cohort listed was November 2.
Tuition is $4,995 upfront, $5,995 in installments, against a $9,995 list price.
➤ Who it's best for: career changers who want a long, structured evening program with a fixed schedule.
2. UT Dallas AI & Machine Learning Bootcamp
UT Dallas lists 23 weeks and more than 200 hours of live instruction, at $5,995, shown as 40% off $9,995. It states that beginners are welcome.
➤ Who it's best for: beginners who value a university name and plenty of live teaching time.
3. TripleTen AI & Machine Learning Bootcamp
TripleTen's 20-week program costs $12,600 upfront or $17,950 financed. It is aimed at engineers with at least two years of experience. TripleTen offers a 100% refund in the first two weeks.
➤ Who it's best for: working developers moving into AI engineering who want a longer program with a refund window.
4. AI Makerspace AI Engineering Bootcamp (Maven)
This 6-week cohort costs $3,000, with classes Monday and Wednesday from 7 to 9 p.m. UTC. The next start listed was November 9. It was rated 4.8 from 127 reviews on Maven.
AI Makerspace advises budgeting about $100 to $200 for tool and API costs. Maven's guarantee applies.
➤ Who it's best for: developers who want a short, intensive course on building LLM applications.
5. Turing College AI Engineering
Turing College lists €3,500 upfront or four payments of €1,055, over 3 to 4 months. It is self-paced with at least 10 hours a week and a 30-day money-back guarantee. The next start listed was November 9.
➤ Who it's best for: self-directed learners, including in Europe, who need flexible hours.
6. Concordia University Wisconsin Applied AI Skills
Concordia's 12-week program costs $2,237 paid in full, against a $2,695 list price. Live sessions are Thursdays from 7 to 8 p.m. EST, and there is a 7-day money-back guarantee.
➤ Who it's best for: professionals who want applied AI skills on a light weekly schedule and a low budget.
7. Le Wagon Data Science & AI (part-time)
Le Wagon offers a part-time Data Science and AI program. Search results showed tuition from €7,400 over 24 weeks at about 16 hours a week; we could not confirm these on Le Wagon's page.
➤ Who it's best for: beginners who want a broad data science base along with AI, and a large alumni network.
Which AI bootcamp is right for you?
Short answer: pick by your starting point and your available hours, then by budget.
| If you are... | Consider |
|---|---|
| New to coding, 20+ hours a week free | Fullstack Academy, UT Dallas |
| New to AI, little time | Concordia |
| A developer wanting LLM app skills fast | AI Makerspace |
| An experienced engineer changing roles | TripleTen |
| Needing flexible hours | Turing College |
| Wanting data science foundations too | Le Wagon |
Questions to ask before you enroll
- Which models, frameworks and tools does the current cohort use?
- How many live hours are there, and in which time zone?
- What happens if I miss a week because of work?
- What exactly is refunded, and until when?
- Who reviews my projects, and how fast?
- What does career support include, and for how long?
Checklist: can you fit a bootcamp around your job?
➤ Block the live class times in your calendar for the full program.
➤ Add the stated outside hours on top, plus 20% for surprises.
➤ Check work travel and busy seasons against the dates.
➤ Ask your employer about tuition support before paying.
➤ Choose upfront or installments based on cash flow, not just the discount.
➤ Read the refund policy and note the last refund date.
Our own service: LuMay AI Masterclass
Disclosure: LuMay publishes this blog. The AI Masterclass is our service and is not ranked above.
LuMay's AI Masterclass costs $750 and runs Monday to Friday for 90 minutes a day, followed by a support week. It covers Claude Code, RAG, MCP and LangGraph.
Source: https://www.lumay.ai/ai-training
Teams can also see LuMay Academy (https://www.lumay.ai/academy).
For shorter options, see our guides to AI agent development courses (https://www.lumay.ai/blogs/best-ai-agent-development-courses), AI certification courses (https://www.lumay.ai/blogs/best-ai-certification-courses-online-usa) and the best AI courses in the USA (https://www.lumay.ai/blogs/best-ai-course-in-usa).
Sources
- https://www.fullstackacademy.com/programs/ai-machine-learning-bootcamp
- https://bootcamp.utdallas.edu/programs/ai-machine-learning
- https://tripleten.com/ai-machine-learning/
- https://maven.com/aimakerspace/ai-eng-bootcamp
- https://www.turingcollege.com/ai-engineering
- https://bootcamp.cuw.edu/programs/applied-ai-skills
- https://www.lewagon.com/data-science-course
- https://www.lumay.ai/ai-training
