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Full Stack
AI Bootcamp

The complete journey — from understanding AI, to owning a server, to building and deploying a production AI application. Three courses, one structured bootcamp, one capstone project. Walk in curious. Walk out with working code in production.

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5.0 · Instructor-led · In-class practical rocket_launchEnrol — R14 999
schedule60+ hours of content layers38 modules · 180+ lessons savingsSave R1 997 groupsCommunity access translateEnglish all_inclusiveLifetime access emoji_eventsCertificate on completion

What you'll be able to do

After completing the Full Stack AI Bootcamp, you can:

check_circleExplain how AI works and identify real business use-cases
check_circleSpin up, configure, and harden a Linux VPS from scratch
check_circleDeploy and serve PHP applications on Apache/Nginx with SSL
check_circleConnect to multiple AI APIs (Claude, GPT, Gemini, Ollama)
check_circleBuild streaming AI chat interfaces with SSE
check_circleImplement RAG with vector search for grounded AI answers
check_circleRun open-source AI models locally — zero API cost, zero data leakage
check_circleSecure AI apps: encrypted keys, prompt injection prevention, POPIA
check_circleDeploy a complete multi-feature AI application to production
check_circleOwn your entire stack — server, code, data, and AI models

What's included

Three complete courses, structured as a guided bootcamp — plus an exclusive capstone project phase not available separately.

foundation
AI Foundations
8 Modules · 12 Hours · R3 500
dns
Tech Stack & Hosting
10 modules · 18 hours · R1 999 value
smart_toy
AI Development
12 modules · 24 hours · R2 499 value
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Exclusive: Capstone Project Phase
8 additional modules — architecture, integration, hardening, and production deployment. Not sold separately.

Bootcamp Structure

38 modules delivered across four structured phases. Each phase builds on the last — by Phase 4 you're integrating everything.

01
AI Foundations
8 modules · 12 hours · Beginner
  • check_circleHow LLMs work
  • check_circlePrompt engineering
  • check_circleAI ethics & POPIA
  • check_circleAI use-case mapping
02
Tech Stack & Hosting
10 modules · 18 hours · Intermediate
  • check_circleLinux, SSH, Apache/Nginx
  • check_circleMariaDB & PHP on VPS
  • check_circleSSL, DNS, server hardening
  • check_circleProduction deployment
03
AI Development
12 modules · 24 hours · Intermediate
  • check_circleAPI integration & SSE streaming
  • check_circleOllama & local models
  • check_circleRAG & document intelligence
  • check_circleAI security & audit logging
04
Capstone Project
8 modules · exclusive phase
  • check_circleArchitecture & database design
  • check_circleFull application integration
  • check_circleProduction hardening & deploy
  • check_circlePeer showcase & code review

Capstone Project — Phase 4

The capstone is exclusive to bootcamp students. You integrate everything from the three courses into one production-grade AI application.

C1 Application Architecture & Database Design 8 lessons · 90 min expand_more
  • lockScoping your project: features, constraints, and MVP 20 min
  • lockDatabase schema design for a multi-feature AI app 22 min
  • lockDirectory and module structure decisions 16 min
  • lockEnvironment config and .env management 14 min
  • lockAPI design: endpoints, response formats, versioning 18 min
architecture
Outcome
Full schema created in MariaDB, directory structure scaffolded, .env configured — your application foundation is ready to build on.
C2 Authentication, RBAC & User Management 6 lessons · 80 min expand_more
  • lockArgon2ID login system with session hardening 20 min
  • lockRole-based access control: Admin, User, Viewer 18 min
  • lockCSRF protection on all forms and API endpoints 14 min
  • lockRate limiting login attempts 12 min
  • lockUser admin panel with CRUD operations 16 min
shield
Outcome
A complete auth system — registration, login, session management, role gates — hardened to production standard.
C3 Integrating All AI Modules 8 lessons · 100 min expand_more
  • lockWiring the chat module to user accounts and history 20 min
  • lockDocument upload, storage, and AI analysis per user 22 min
  • lockKnowledge base management UI and RAG pipeline 22 min
  • lockContent generation with brand-locked prompts 18 min
  • lockImage studio with provider selection and gallery 18 min
hub
Outcome
All five AI modules running in one application — each scoped to logged-in users, all results stored in your database.
C4 Production Hardening & Final Deployment 6 lessons · 90 min expand_more
  • lockSecurity audit: 20-point checklist 18 min
  • lockPerformance: caching, database indexing, query review 16 min
  • lockError handling, logging, and monitoring setup 14 min
  • lockFinal deployment with migration and rollback plan 20 min
  • lockBootcamp showcase: present your application to the group 22 min
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Final Outcome
Your AI application — live on your own VPS at your own domain, secured, logged, backed up, and demonstrated to the cohort. Certificate issued on completion.

Community & Support

Bootcamp students get exclusive access to the VoxMachina developer community.

forumPrivate community — ask questions, share progress, get unstuck
code_blocksCode reviews from instructors on your capstone project
new_releasesFirst access to new course content as we add it
handshakeAlumni network — connect with other bootcamp graduates
support_agentDirect instructor support on stuck points — not a forum bot
deployed_codeEarly access to new VoxMachina tools for testing and feedback

Requirements

  • check_circleA laptop and internet connection — we start from there
  • check_circleWillingness to learn — no experience required for Phase 1
  • check_circleA VPS subscription (~R60–120/month) — we set it up together in Phase 2
  • check_circleAn API key for at least one AI provider — free trial credits are sufficient to start
  • cancelNo prior coding, Linux, or AI experience required for the full journey

Your Instructors

VM
VoxMachina Team
AI Engineers, Systems Architects & Educators · VoxMachina
The VoxMachina team has built every system you'll learn to build in this bootcamp — and deployed them for real clients. We built VoxGen, VoxSecure, ContentFlow, PaymentFlow, VoxCloud, and VoxIntel. Every lab, every capstone module, every technique is drawn from real production experience. You're not learning from YouTube tutorials — you're learning from the people who shipped the code.
6AI Apps in Production
4Courses
ZASA-First Content

Frequently Asked Questions

helpCan I really do this with no experience?expand_more
Yes — that's what Phase 1 is for. AI Foundations requires zero technical background. You'll have 8 modules and 12 hours to build your understanding before we touch a server or write a line of code. Each phase is designed so that completing the previous one fully prepares you for the next.
helpHow long does the bootcamp take?expand_more
60+ hours of structured content. In an intensive class format, most students complete it over 6–8 weeks attending 2–3 sessions per week. The pace is yours to set — all content and your server labs remain accessible after class.
helpWhat if I've already done one of the courses separately?expand_more
Contact us and we'll arrange a credit. If you've purchased AI Foundations individually, you can upgrade to the bootcamp — the difference in pricing. The capstone phase is only available through the bootcamp and is where the real integration happens.
helpWhat will I have built by the end?expand_more
A complete, production-deployed AI application with multi-provider chat, document intelligence, a RAG knowledge base, content generation, and image generation. It'll be live at your own domain, running on your own VPS, with user accounts, role-based access, and a full audit log. Essentially a stripped-down VoxGen — built entirely by you.
helpIs the certificate recognised?expand_more
It's a VoxMachina completion certificate, not a SAQA-accredited qualification. But employers increasingly care about what you can build — and walking in with a live AI application on your own server is a stronger signal than a paper certificate. We encourage students to use the capstone project as the centrepiece of their portfolio.