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Summer 2025 Early Application Deadline is May 15th at 12:00 AM EST. Apply today to secure your spot.

Lucid Education Program Comparison

Find the perfect program to unlock your AI potential. Compare our tailored pathways designed for every stage of your learning journey.

Python for AI

Your launchpad into the world of AI

A 4-week crash course for students with zero coding experience. Learn Python fundamentals while experimenting with chatbots, computer vision and generative media—no prior experience needed.

Duration: 4 weeks

Format: 2×/week – 2 hr sessions (live lecture + small-group lab)

For: Complete beginners to coding

AI Innovators

From Python to real-world AI projects

A project-based boot camp that takes students from programming basics to building AI products from scratch in 8 weeks. Build a strong foundation in data science and supervised machine learning, then advance to GenAI, LLMs, and agents—culminating in a capstone project that solves a real problem your team is passionate about.

Duration: 8 weeks

Format: 3×/week – 6 hrs live + async work

For: Students with basic Python skills

Summer 2025 Dates: Jun 22 – Aug 15

1-on-1 Research

Launch your first AI research paper

A 3–6 month mentorship for students ready to go deep. Work one-on-one with an elite mentor to develop a novel research question, build experiments, and write a full paper—often leading to conference submissions and internships.

Duration: 3–6 months

Format: Weekly 1-on-1 meeting + 2 hr group office hours

For: Advanced AI students (AI Innovators grads or equivalent)

🔍 Program Comparison Table

Focus

Python for AI
Python fundamentals + intro to real AI tools
AI Innovators
Modern ML, LLMs, agents & product dev
1-on-1 Research
Advanced AI research/engineering on a personalized topic

Format

Python for AI
2×/week lecture + lab
AI Innovators
3×/week – 6 hrs live + async work
1-on-1 Research
Weekly 1-on-1 + 2 hr office hours

Prerequisites

Python for AI
None
AI Innovators
Comfortable writing basic Python code
1-on-1 Research
AI Innovators completion or equivalent

Duration

Python for AI
4 weeks
AI Innovators
8 weeks
1-on-1 Research
3–6 months

Skills Gained

Python for AI
Python syntax
Data structures
Intro AI tools
AI Innovators
ML theory & data viz
GenAI & neural nets
Real-world AI workflows
1-on-1 Research
Research methodology
Experimental design
Advanced AI techniques

Projects

Python for AI
Hands-on exercises & mini-projects
AI Innovators
3 mini-projects + Capstone (product, repo, deck)
1-on-1 Research
One full research paper (+ optional competition)

Mentorship

Python for AI
Group instruction + live office hours
AI Innovators
Dedicated mentor per group + 1-on-1 hours
1-on-1 Research
1-on-1 mentor + unlimited Slack support

Outcomes

Python for AI
Confidence coding + AI literacy
AI Innovators
Capstone demo, repo & portfolio-ready assets
1-on-1 Research
Completed research paper
Science-fair awards
Internships & publications

Your AI Learning Pathway

1

Python for AI

Build your foundation with Python programming and AI tools

2

AI Innovators

Apply your skills to real-world AI projects and challenges

3

1-on-1 Research

Develop novel AI research with personalized mentorship

Ready to start your AI journey?

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Lucid Education Program Comparison

Find the perfect program to unlock your AI potential. Compare our tailored pathways designed for every stage of your learning journey.

🟣 Python for AI

Your launchpad into the world of AI

A 4-week crash course for students with zero coding experience. Learn Python fundamentals while experimenting with chatbots, computer vision, and generative media—no prior experience needed.

  • Duration: 4 weeks
  • Format: 2×/week – 2-hr sessions (live lecture + small-group lab)
  • For: Complete beginners to coding
More Info →
🔵 AI Innovators

From Python to real-world AI projects

An 8-week project-based boot camp that takes students from programming basics to shipping AI products. Build a foundation in data science and supervised ML, then level-up with GenAI, LLMs, and agents—finishing with a capstone that solves a real problem.

  • Duration: 8 weeks
  • Format: 3×/week – 6 hrs live + async work
  • For: Students with basic Python experience
  • Summer 2025: Jun 22 – Aug 15
More Info →
🔴 1-on-1 Research Mentorship

Launch your first AI research paper

A 3–6 month mentorship for students ready to go deep. Work one-on-one with an elite mentor to develop a novel research question, run experiments, and write a full paper—often leading to conference submissions and internships.

  • Duration: 3–6 months
  • Format: Weekly 1-on-1 + 2-hr group office hours
  • For: Advanced AI students (AI Innovators grads or equivalent)
More Info →

🔍 Program Comparison Table

Feature
Python for AI
AI Innovators
1-on-1 Research
Focus
Python for AI:Python fundamentals + intro to real AI tools
AI Innovators:Modern ML, LLMs, agents & product dev
1-on-1 Research:Advanced AI research on a personalized topic
Format
Python for AI:2×/week lecture + lab
AI Innovators:3×/week – 6 hrs live + async work
1-on-1 Research:Weekly 1-on-1 + 2-hr office hours
Prerequisites
Python for AI:None
AI Innovators:Comfortable writing basic Python
1-on-1 Research:AI Innovators completion or equivalent
Duration
Python for AI:4 weeks
AI Innovators:8 weeks
1-on-1 Research:3–6 months
Skills Gained
Python for AI:
  • Python syntax
  • Data structures
  • Intro AI tools
AI Innovators:
  • ML theory & data viz
  • GenAI & neural nets
  • Real-world AI workflows
1-on-1 Research:
  • Research methodology
  • Experimental design
  • Advanced AI techniques
Projects
Python for AI:Hands-on exercises & mini-projects
AI Innovators:3 mini-projects + Capstone (product, repo, deck)
1-on-1 Research:One full research paper (+ optional competition)
Mentorship
Python for AI:Group instruction + live office hours
AI Innovators:Dedicated mentor per group + 1-on-1 hours
1-on-1 Research:1-on-1 mentor + unlimited Slack support
Outcomes
Python for AI:Confidence coding + AI literacy
AI Innovators:Capstone demo, repo & portfolio-ready assets
1-on-1 Research:
  • Completed research paper
  • Science-fair awards
  • Internships & publications

🚀 Ready to Start Your AI Journey?

Join a global community of future builders and researchers. Our students don't just learn—they build, publish, and win.

Apply Now