# pronative.ai - Full Program Details & FAQ This document provides a comprehensive overview of the pronative.ai AI-Native Engineering Foundry, its curriculum, philosophy, and practical details. ## The Foundry Manifesto **WE DO NOT TEACH AI TOOLS. WE FORGE AI-NATIVE ENGINEERS.** We are not a school; we are a Foundry. We don't offer "courses"; we offer a transformation of DNA. ### Core Principles - **Prompting is not Engineering:** Understanding context, agentic workflows, and SDD (Spec-driven development) is what matters. - **Outcome over Syntax:** We value the speed of delivery and the intelligence of the solution over the volume of code written. - **Exclusivity is Quality:** We are for the professionals who realize their current stack is a dead end. - **The "Pull" Over "Push" Commitment:** We don’t sell; we select. This foundry is for the self-driven. --- ## Detailed FAQ ### 1. Program & Philosophy **What is pronative.ai?** pronative.ai is an AI-Native Engineering Foundry that transforms developers into AI-native fullstack engineers capable of designing and operating intelligent systems at scale. Unlike traditional training institutes, it focuses on engineering transformation, not just knowledge delivery. **What makes it different from a typical training institute?** It operates as a Foundry, not a school. It focuses on transformation over certification, using a live, adaptive, project-driven approach to produce industry-ready practitioners with an engineering mindset. All delivery is 100% hands-on with no recorded content. **What is meant by "AI-Native Engineer"?** An AI-Native Engineer designs systems with AI at the core, builds and orchestrates intelligent agents, and works across fullstack, cloud, and AI infrastructure to deliver autonomous, scalable systems. **What is the learning philosophy?** Our philosophy is that engineering is about designing intelligent systems, not just writing code. We focus on outcome velocity and system intelligence. --- ### 2. Curriculum & Structure **Format:** 100% Live, instructor-led, and adaptive. No pre-recorded content. **Schedule:** Saturdays & Sundays, 10 AM - 6 PM (weekend-only, zero work-week disruption). **Program Tracks:** - **AI-Assisted (Beginner):** 2-Day Weekend Program (16 Hours). - Day 1: Agentic Coding Workflow (Modern Workflow, GitHub Engineering, Agentic IDE) - Day 2: Agentic DevOps & ADLC (DevOps Evolution, Agentic Execution, Human-in-the-Loop) - **AI-Native (Advanced):** 4-Weekend Program (64 Hours). - Designing multi-agent systems, implementing LLMOps/GenAIOps pipelines, and working with enterprise platforms like Microsoft Foundry. - Live Industry Projects: Hands-on building in real production environments, focusing on AI-powered applications and autonomous agents. - Foundation Pods (Platform): Landing zone, Platform engineering, LLMOps, GenAIOps. - Core Pods (Product): Model APIs, Intelligent Bots & Apps, Workflow Agents, Autonomous Agents. - Frontier Pods (Digital Colleagues): AI Agent Augmented Team. - **Forward Deployed Engineering (Field):** 2-Weekend Program (32 Hours). Prerequisite: AI-Native completion. - Day 1: Client Discovery & Problem Framing — Domain and workflow mapping, stakeholder needs, enterprise friction, value hypothesis. - Day 2: Field Architecture — Solution boundaries, integration maps, data realities, deployment topology, risk registers. - Day 3: Enterprise Integration & Governance — MCP, APIs, identity, access controls, auditability, responsible AI, approval paths. - Day 4: Evaluation, Operations & Handover — Quality metrics, telemetry, runbooks, stakeholder demos, deployment readiness evidence. --- ### 3. Commitment & Intensity **Daily Schedule:** 8 hours per day (10:00 AM to 6:00 PM), Saturday & Sunday. **Work Disruption:** Zero — both tracks run exclusively on weekends. No work-week leave required. **Format:** Continuous hands-on development and deep work. **Can I do this program while working full-time?** Yes, both tracks are designed for working professionals. AI-Assisted fits in a single weekend, and AI-Native spans 4 consecutive weekends. We provide an Employer Advocacy Letter if you need additional support. **Why is it so intensive?** Becoming AI-native requires focused, uninterrupted effort to keep pace with rapid evolution. This format ensures deep transformation from understanding AI to engineering AI systems. --- ### 4. Admissions & Fit **Who should join?** Pro-code developers, engineers with application development experience, and professionals with basic cloud and infrastructure understanding who seek to build AI-native systems. **Is this beginner-friendly?** Yes, but at least you should have basic programming fundamentals. We accept students or recent graduates with development exposure and provide bridge courses to cover gaps. **Admission Process:** 1. **Registration:** Profile initialization via LinkedIn and syncing your Resume and GitHub. 2. **Assessment:** AI-driven adaptive screening session to benchmark alignment. 3. **Selection:** Based on the scorecard, ensuring a high-quality, committed cohort. The Foundry operates on a "pull model" where candidates self-evaluate and apply. --- ### 5. Pricing & Outcomes **Program Fees:** - AI-Assisted (2-Day Weekend): ₹10,000 + 18% GST. - AI-Native (4 Weekends): ₹80,000 + 18% GST. - Forward Deployed (2 Weekends): ₹60,000 + 18% GST. All fees are all-inclusive with no hidden costs. **Industry Partner Certifications:** Microsoft, GitHub, and Claude. **Verified Digital Credentials:** Digital badges, certificates, and transcripts issued via Certifier with one-click LinkedIn integration. **Career Outcomes:** Graduates are prepared for roles such as: - AI Engineer - AI Architect - Agentic Systems Engineer - GenAI Platform Engineer - AI-Native Fullstack Developer - Forward Deployed Engineer **Post-Program Support:** Access to the Alumni Intelligence Portal, continuous updates on tools and architectures, monthly deep-dives, migration blueprints for evolving AI stacks, and career coaching, counselling, and structured guidance for career transition into AI-native roles. --- ## Technical Stack - **Development Platform:** GitHub, GitHub Copilot - **Code Editor / IDE:** VS Code, Cursor, Antigravity, OpenCode - **Spec-Driven Development:** OpenSpec, Spec Kit, GSD - **AI Models / Engines:** GPT, Claude, Gemini, BigPickle, GLM, DeepSeek, Kimi - **Frameworks & SDKs:** Microsoft Foundry Toolkit, Microsoft Agent Framework, Agent 365 SDK - **Evaluation:** FoundryEvals, ASSERT - **Context & Memory:** Azure AI Search (Vector), Neo4j (Graph), Cosmos DB (State & History), Supabase, Pinecone - **Orchestration:** Microsoft Foundry, Foundry IQ, Azure API Center, Agent Gateway - **Security & Governance:** Microsoft Entra, Purview, Defender for Cloud - **Analytics & Management:** Agent 365, Copilot Analytics, Azure Monitor, Langfuse dashboards - **Compute & Infrastructure:** Azure Kubernetes Services, AI toolchain operator (KAITO), Azure Container Apps - **On-prem & Neoclouds:** Foundry Local, vLLM, NVIDIA H200, ONNX, Lambda - **FinOps:** Azure Cost Management --- ## Partners ### Microsoft (Training Partner) Member of the Microsoft AI Cloud Partner Program, integrated into the Training Services Partner ecosystem, working towards official status to deliver world-class, Microsoft-approved IT Training in Cloud & AI. ### Starwest Techno (Technology Partner) Key strategic technology partner specializing in advanced AI-Native solutions and AI transformation. Provides critical AI components and technical backing to the curriculum. --- ## Trainer Academy (Recruitment & Certification) - **URL:** [https://www.pronative.ai/trainers](https://www.pronative.ai/trainers) - **Mission:** Teach on the frontier. Stay a practitioner. - **Engagement Pathways:** 1. **Contract Certified Trainer:** Deliver approved programs to customer cohorts flexed with demand. 2. **Trainer Academy Lead:** Full-time leadership over teaching standards, training, and assessing the Contract layer. 3. **HITL AI Architect:** Fractional senior retainer anchoring curriculum integrity, hard-case escalation, and AI governance. - **Delivery Stack:** Live licensed enterprise toolchains (GitHub, Azure, NVIDIA, Claude, Cursor) with Foundry Copilot managing logistics. - **Compensation & Economics:** ₹5,000/hr (AI-Assisted, ₹80k full engagement), ₹8,000/hr (AI-Native, ₹5.12L full engagement), ₹10,000/hr (Forward Deployed, ₹3.2L full engagement). Full Academy fee reimbursement on first delivery or under 3-month guarantee. ## Contact & Metadata - **Website:** [https://www.pronative.ai](https://www.pronative.ai) - **Location:** Virtual (Presence in Bengaluru, India). - **DPO Email:** dpo@pronative.ai - **Email:** contact@pronative.ai - **Masterclass:** [events.pronative.ai/masterclass](https://events.pronative.ai/masterclass) - **Socials:** [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/company/pronative-ai) | [GitHub](https://github.com/pronative-ai) | [X](https://x.com/pronativeai) | [YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/@pronativeai) | [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61591471371864) | [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/pronativeai/) - **Canonical URL:** https://www.pronative.ai/llms-full.txt