ZAKA

A well prepared and organised boot camp. Instructors are knowledgeable and more than great, always there to assist and help. The material  was up to date and was well prepared. The environment was very motivational and supportive. In addition, the boot camp didn’t only focus on building our technical skills , weekly sessions was done to enhance our social skills and building our own resume. A lot of hard work and love was put into this program . Highly recommend, and it is an opportunity that no one should miss. Never regretted being apart of this program. 

I joined this program as a junior ML Engineer willing to build the core expertise required in this field.

I'm impressed by the well-structured path followed to gradually build our skills required to design, develop, and deploy ML models through weekly projects supported by direct guidance from expert instructors in a friendly and exciting environment. 

Zaka also focused on building our non-technical skills and organized a career fair to meet other AI enthusiasts and recruiters.

My graduation project combined segmentation and classification models with image processing to detect and qualify rooftops. It was a great project that showcased my skills and helped me kick off my journey and start applying AI to various fields.

It's a great program that turned me from a newbie to an experienced market-ready ML Engineer!

"Let's build bridges, not walls." ( Martin Luther King Jr.) I started with this quote because Zaka is definitely one of those who build bridges to the door of opportunity in the machine learning field. In 16 weeks program, you will see yourself equipped with all the necessary skills to kick off your career in AI. The environment is so friendly, and all the instructors are amazing. They are very experienced in the programs they are teaching. The flow of the program shows the hard work behind it (how it covers all the aspects in a simple yet effective way). I can't find the words to describe all the things inside the program (guidance, mentorships, chitchat, and live talks) they were amazing. The career fair week was great with all the partners of Zaka, an opportunity to increase your connections and to know more about the AI community. I highly recommend this program to all who want to kick off the way in AI. So now I will leverage and enhance my acquired skills in ML and AI by participating in challenges and workshops, also by applying to internships and entry-level roles to gain market experience.  

Hello, I'm Kamar Chehimy, a Biomedical Engineer. I am participating in Zaka’s 16 week intensive Machine learning program. 

It's really hard to find a program that goes over your expectation and it was achieved in Zaka. Everything was well organized and planned from the weekly lessons, challenges, office hours, exams and even the capstone project. You can work for couple of hours without being bored or tired due to the way they deliver the lessons and the challenges they design. 

The team is very friendly and intelligent. You'll feel comfortable interacting and working with them. You'll absolutely enjoy your time spent on the program. 

Hey, I'm Ahmad Dorra, a software developer, and participating in the Machine Learning Certification Program (16-weeks) was one of the best decisions I made. Very well-organized lectures. High standard and easy to follow at the same time. Between the concise material (slides, deep-dive) provided and the round-clock support (office hours, slack channels) there is no need to check anywhere else. I would recommend the Bootcamp to anyone regardless of academic background since the instructors explain everything from the ground up. The quizzes and weekly challenges really helped retain most of the material. Honestly, my expectations were surpassed especially when we started learning how to build a neural network from scratch and solve back propagation on our own. That goes to show you that this course is not just about using libraries and copying code. Everything you need to get started in the AI/Ml field is in this Bootcamp. If you can code you must enroll today!!

I came from a petroleum engineering background, and chose to enter the MLC program for the sake of following the automation trend in oil and gas.

The learnt topics are interesting and provide various approaches to design optimized models.

I was surprised by the advancement that neural networks can provide to the improvement the accuracies, in addition to the various parameters tuning methodologies.

After accumulated knowledge, I made with my partner a voice analysis project that uses deep learning to identify the speech emotions and language fluency.

From now on, I am seeking combining my energy background with the unique ML knowledge I gain with Zaka, to support the energy solutions that rely on AI.

I found this course more helpful for me because cover the subject that more excited.

It was very beneficial and zaka's team is amazing. 
I started my AI journey with Zaka and the Bootcamp was a great experience. And I am working now as an AI - nlp engineer 

The AI bootcamp was a great experience. Very helpful for someone who wants to build their foundations in AI, including Data Science, ML, and DL. The instructors are very supportive and helpful. 

This 12-week program was one of the most powerful programs I have ever taken.it starts with basic knowledge about machine learning and then goes step by step into the deep aspects of how a machine acts and performers. through the 12 weeks, we had ongoing support through office hours, mentoring sessions and direct contact with the supervisors through slack.

The ZAKA AI Consultant Program has been an amazing and highly valuable experience. What I appreciated most about the program is that it goes beyond simply teaching AI concepts and tools; it teaches you how to think and work as an AI consultant.The program provides a strong balance between technical knowledge, business understanding, and practical implementation. Through hands on projects, I was able to understand how AI solutions are actually identified, planned, and implemented in organizations.One of the biggest strengths of the program is its practical approach. Instead of only learning theory, we were encouraged to build and apply what we learned. Working on an actual AI automation PoC helped me connect concepts such as AI opportunity assessment, workflow automation, LLMs, prompting, architecture, and solution evaluation to a realistic business scenario. I also learned a lot about AI agents and how they can be applied to real-world business processes, which was one of the areas I found particularly interesting.I also really appreciated the structure of the program and the guidance throughout the different stages. The ZAKA team was extremely helpful, supportive, and always willing to assist whenever we needed guidance. Chris, in particular, was an outstanding instructor. He explains concepts in a very clear and easy to understand way, making even complex topics much more approachable.The workshop sessions were also very beneficial. Each session brought a new talk, and a different topic, they were a great opportunity to learn beyond the core program material and stay connected to what is happening in the industry.Overall, ZAKA’s AI Consultant Program has significantly broadened my understanding of AI consulting and given me practical experience that I can carry into future AI engineering and consulting projects. I’m genuinely grateful for the experience and for everyone who contributed to making the program such a valuable learning journey. I would highly recommend it to anyone who wants to move beyond simply learning AI and actually learn how to build, evaluate, and deliver AI solutions in the real world.

The Zaka AI in Healthcare program was a great and highly informative learning experience. The content was clear, well organized, and presented in a way that was easy to understand, even for those with limited prior knowledge of artificial intelligence. It provided a useful introduction to the applications and potential of AI in healthcare, supported by relevant examples and practical insights. I particularly recommend this program for beginners who want to build a solid foundation and better understand how AI can be applied in healthcare settings.

Thank you for all the efforts made to make this Agentic AI bootcamp successful. Unfortunately, I felt that it wasn’t well prepared especially how the course was delivered. I only enjoyed the session with Chris, this was an interesting session, although Mohamad has the knowledge, he is not yet a good facilitator, for me he failed to facilitate the learning, instead it was boring and I was not captivated by the tonality of his voice. I had to go over the course alone, and also research many other training on the AI agent in order to complete my tasks. The sessions were not engaging, the group work was very very minimal, and I believe that the course has failed in his online modality. In the future, and since my background can help enhance the online facilitation, I am always ready to volunteer and provide facilitation skills workshops for the Zaka members who lack this and feel uncomfortable delivering a bootcamp. I was very disappointed although my attention span is very very high, and I listen to every word in the sessions, I was frustrated and outraged by the way the course was delivered. Nevertheless, I have learned a lot, did some mistakes on my own and tried to figure out the solutions. The support team was there, but the responsiveness was not very strong. I had to send the videos 3 times through three different bots and agents to submit my project before my travel. I also reported that I won’t be in Lebanon during the presentation and nobody followed up with me, although in the first introductory session, the team mentioned that we can agree on the submission date later on and that they are flexible, I voiced that I won’t be in Lebanon yet I didn’t get any response other than a bot generic response. Thank you

As a ZAKA AI Ambassador, I want to be honest with you. This program is not easy. Ten weeks sounds like a long time, but the classes move fast and the lessons are deep. If you stop paying attention for even one week, you will fall behind quickly.

I joined as an AI enthusiast with no background in this field. You do not need to be an expert on your first day, but you have to work hard every week. You must pay attention to every detail and complete your assignments carefully. If you get lazy, it gets difficult to catch up, and the workload can feel stressful.

However, if you put in the time and do all the work, this program is very good. You will build real skills and strong confidence in 10 weeks. Do not join if you only want an easy certificate to put on your LinkedIn . But if you are ready to study hard and work every day, it is 100% worth your time.

I would like to commend Zaka's generous spirit passionate commitment to this program. What they offered is truly exceptional as they genuinely paved the way for non-technical professionals to engage with areas many of us have traditionally found intimidating. The structure is particularly impressive: the modules and media provide clear theoretical grounding, the course takeaways and assets establish a strong practical framework, and the examples effectively bridge theory with real-world application. Overall, this is a very well-conceived and thoughtfully designed program.I look forward to participating in more of your programs, especially those delivered with such a thoughtful and generous approach. They have clearly brought together all the key ingredients of a successful course and created an optimal virtual learning environment.

 Zaka was a truly amazing and enjoyable experience. The program was well-structured, engaging, and interesting from start to finish. I learned so much and had a great time. Highly recommend it to everyone! 

The Nomu Al Ghurair AI in Industries Program – Machine Learning/Business Analytics was a valuable and well-structured learning experience. The program combined practical applications with strong theoretical concepts, making it easy to understand how AI, machine learning, and business analytics are used in real-world industries. The instructors were knowledgeable, the content was engaging, and the hands-on activities helped reinforce the concepts. I especially appreciated the focus on solving business problems using data-driven approaches. I highly recommend this program to anyone looking to strengthen their AI and analytics skills while gaining practical knowledge that can be applied in the workplace.

When I decided to join ZAKA’s Women in AI, Machine Learning program, my main motivation was to prepare myself for a career in AI, gain real hands-on experience, and position myself competitively in the UAE job market. Looking back, the program exceeded my expectations in every way.
The training was structured in a way that balanced theory with practical application, covering essential ML concepts and beyond. One topic that truly caught me off guard was transformers, I was fascinated by how central they are to modern AI systems, and diving into the details completely changed how I think about the field.
For my project, I built an Arabic text highlighting tool that automatically identifies and highlights matching words as you read, powered by a pre-trained model. Bringing that to life was incredibly satisfying and gave me a strong project to present to potential employers.
The career fair was a standout moment for me personally. Being able to sit down with hiring managers and industry leaders helped me understand the market better and grow my professional network in a meaningful way.
Through the program I was also able to secure an internship, which I am currently completing. Once done, my focus will be on finding a full-time position in AI and applying everything I have gained.
ZAKA is a fantastic starting point for any woman serious about a future in artificial intelligence.

This course was extremely insightful and valuable. It introduced me to many new concepts and perspectives of AI that I had not fully understood before, and it opened my eyes to discovering opportunities and applications that I was previously unaware of.The course greatly enriched my understanding of AI not only theoretically and from a consultant point of view but also in terms of practical, hands-on, and real-world use. I especially appreciated how it explained the proper, safe, and dependable ways to apply the knowledge and benefit from it effectively.Overall, the course was very well structured, engaging, and informative, and it has given me much more confidence in understanding and using AI in a meaningful and responsible way.