Online Cohort Programs
Globe Trotts brings you two complementary online learning tracks—Tech & Creative Cohorts and AI & Data Science Fellowships—designed to fit every schedule, skill level, and career aspiration.
Connect. Collaborate. Create.
1. Tech & Creative Cohorts
Live, instructor-led, small-group programs to build portfolio-ready projects.
- Durations & Formats
- 1-Week Intensives (10 hrs/week live + project work)
- 2-Week Academies (15 hrs/week live + project work)
- 4–6-Week Modules with incremental milestones and deeper dives
- Fields Covered
- Coding & Web/App Dev: Python, Java, JavaScript & p5.js
- Game Design & Development: 2D/3D (engines like Godot, Roblox)
- Digital Art & Animation: Blender 3D, Adobe-style workflows
- Robotics & Engineering: Virtual robotics simulation
- Emerging Tech: UX/UI, AR/VR introductions
- Cohort Size & Delivery
- 8–12 students per cohort for personalized attention
- Live sessions (lecture + hands-on workshop) and asynchronous project time
- Outcome
- Portfolio Project (game, app, model, animation)
- Certificate of Completion
- Optional Letter of Recommendation
2. AI & Data Science Fellowships
Deep, mentor-guided journeys culminating in breakthrough AI projects—eligible for UCSD Extended Studies credit.
a. AI Scholars
Lay the groundwork in Python & core ML concepts.
- Duration: 10 weeks (25 hrs total; weekends) or 2 weeks (25 hrs; summer weekdays)
- Format:
- 1.5 hr lecture + 1 hr small-group mentor session (5:1 ratio) per week
- Content Highlights:
- Python foundations, EDA, regression, neural networks, NLP, ethics
- Deliverable: Group project with 3–5 peers
- Prerequisites: None
b. AI Trailblazers
A program crafted for middle-schoolers (Grades 6–8) to build foundational AI skills through hands-on group projects.
- Duration: 25 hours total—either 10 weeks (weekends) or 2 weeks (summer weekdays)
- Structure: Weekly 1.5 hr lecture + 1 hr group‐mentor workshop (5:1 ratio)
- Pre-requisites: None
- Deliverable: A collaborative AI project (3–5 students) exploring EDA, regression, classification, neural nets, image classification, and AI ethics
- Format: Fully online
c. Deep Dive: AI + Medicine & AI + Finance
Specialized group cohorts exploring AI’s impact in healthcare or financial domains.
- Duration: 10 weeks (25 hrs; weekends)
- Structure: Lecture + 5:1 workshop each week
- Topics:
- AI + Medicine: Medical data prep, CNNs, image segmentation, clinical evaluation, ethics
- AI + Finance: Financial data modeling, predictive analytics, risk assessment, algorithmic trading techniques
- Deliverable: Domain-focused group project
- Prerequisites: Completion of AI Scholars or coding background
d. AI Fellowship
One-on-one mentorship to create a novel, individual AI project.
- Duration: 12–15 weeks
- Mentorship: 12 × 1-on-1 sessions with an AI practitioner/researcher
- Phases:
- Exploration & Learning (Weeks 1–4)
- Ideation & Data Exploration (Weeks 5–8)
- Execution & Presentation (Weeks 9–15)
- Deliverable: Independent AI model & personalized mentor evaluation
- Prerequisites: Basic Python or AI Scholars completion
UCSD Credit Partnership: Successful completers of AI Scholars, Deep Dives, or AI Fellowship are eligible for 3 post-baccalaureate credits and a digital transcript from UCSD Extended Studies.
Who Can Apply?
- Students aged 12+ (middle school, high school, undergrad, grad)
- No prior experience required—track placements match skill level
- Any skill level—group placements ensure the right challenge
- Worldwide participants, fully remote
Cohort Calendar & Deadlines
Offered Spring, Summer, Fall, and Winter. New cohorts launch every 4–6 weeks—apply 4 - 16 weeks prior to secure your spot.
- Track Typical Duration Apply By
- 1-Week Tech Intensive 1 week 3 weeks before
- 2-Week Tech Academy 2 weeks 4 weeks before
- 4–6-Week Extended Module 4–6 weeks 4 weeks before
- AI Scholars / Trail Blazer 2–10 weeks 3 weeks before
- Deep Dive (Med/Finance) 10 weeks 3 weeks before
- AI Fellowship 12–15 weeks 4 weeks before
*Tech Intensives start as soon as minimum enrolment is met.
What We Offer
- Duration & Format:
- 1-Week Intensives: 10 hrs/week of live instruction + 10 hrs self-paced project work
- 2-Week Academies: 15 hrs/week live + 15 hrs project development
- Extended Modules (4–6 weeks): deeper dives with incremental milestones
- Fields Covered:
- Coding & AI: Python, Java, JavaScript & p5.js, Machine Learning fundamentals
- Game Design: 2D/3D game development with engines like Godot and Roblox
- Digital Animation & Art: Adobe-style animation workflows, Blender 3D modeling
- Web & App Development: Front-end frameworks, mobile app prototyping
- Robotics & Engineering: Virtual robotics simulation and design principles
- Emerging Tech: UX/UI fundamentals, AR/VR introductions
- Cohort Sizes: 8–12 students per cohort to ensure personalized attention.
- Deliverables & Recognition:
- A portfolio-ready project (app, game, model, or animation)
- Certificate of Completion for every participant
- Optional Letter of Recommendation upon request
How to Get Started
- Submit Your Interest Form: Tell us your age, background, and area of interest.
- Skill & Fit Assessment: We’ll match you to the ideal cohort or fellowship.
- Orientation & Kick-Off: Meet your instructor, review materials, and begin.
- Project Showcase & Certification: Present your work, celebrate your success, and earn credits/certificates.
Empower and Elevate your hands-on tech skills, build standout projects, and connect with a global peer network—all from home.
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