Getting Started

For the shared onboarding steps, read Joining a Cohort first. It explains registration, account setup, calendar, and newsletter updates. Then use this page to join the AI Dev Tools Zoomcamp resources.

Star the GitHub repository

github.com/DataTalksClub/ai-dev-tools-zoomcamp

We keep all course materials in the repository. Open module folders such as 01-ai-native-workflow or 03-deployment, and find cohort-specific homework under cohorts/2026.

Create an account on the 2026 course platform to see the schedule, submit homework and the final project, and track your score. Registration for email updates and the course-platform account are separate.

Join the Slack channel

After joining the DataTalks.Club Slack workspace, find the #course-ai-dev-tools-zoomcamp channel for questions and discussion. Before asking, read Asking Questions.

Follow the announcements

Use Telegram for course announcements and YouTube for recordings:

Course workflow

Work through each module in this order:

  1. Start with the 2026 course launch and Module 1, AI-Native Developer Workflow.
  2. Read the README in each module folder for an overview and video links.
  3. Watch the lectures (all pre-recorded) and do the homework.
  4. Finish with the final project, then complete the peer reviews assigned on the course platform.

See Environment Setup for the tools you’ll use.