Get "AI Specialist" on your CV
before you graduate.
Free certification. Paid placements. Real work at real organisations. Any faculty welcome.
Apply now (takes 6 minutes) →What you get
- Free 2-day AI certification — our proprietary bootcamp covering every major AI tool plus our deployment methodology
- Paid placements at $30–$45/hour as an independent contractor at a real Australian organisation
- A CV line that makes recruiters pause — "Certified AI Ally · Embedded at [Organisation]"
- A professional reference from a principal, partner, or business owner
- A LinkedIn-shareable digital badge
- A network — other AI Allies, founders, decision-makers you place with
Who it's for
- Final-year students or recent graduates (any uni, any faculty)
- Digitally literate — you don't need to code, you need to be curious and good with tools
- You own a laptop you can bring to client sites
- You can travel to sites across Melbourne
- You're willing to get an ABN and a WWCC if you don't already have them
You do not need: a CS degree, programming experience, corporate experience, or existing AI qualifications.
The 7-step journey
- Apply — 6-minute form. Tell us about yourself, your AI experience, and 3 organisations where you have a connection.
- Welcome call — 15-min video chat with Anna (our CEO) to make sure this is right for you.
- Bootcamp — 2 days of self-paced video modules + a live Q&A session.
- Certification — Pass the assessment quiz and receive your digital badge.
- Find your placement — Use our Pitch Kit to approach the 3 organisations you listed. (We support you every step.)
- Get placed — Our CEO closes the deal and sets up your contract.
- Complete + get a reference — Deliver the engagement, get paid, add it to your CV, collect your reference.
FAQ
Is this really free?
The bootcamp and certification are free. You get paid when you land a placement.
What if I can't find a placement?
Most Allies find their placement within 3 weeks of certifying. Our Pitch Kit gives you everything you need. If you're stuck, we run weekly coaching calls.
How much work is it?
Bootcamp: 2 days. Placement: typically 2 days/week for 4–10 weeks. You choose what fits around uni.
I'm in arts/law/nursing — is this for me?
Yes. AI is now a core skill in every field. Our Allies come from every faculty. In fact, non-technical backgrounds often get the best client outcomes because they speak human.
What's the catch?
Honestly, there isn't one. We make money when you land a placement. If you do well, we do well. The incentive is aligned.
Cohort 1 — applications now open
Our first cohort of AI Allies is forming now. Be one of the first to get certified, get placed, and get "AI Specialist" on your CV before anyone else in your graduating class.
Cohort 1 case studies will be published here from June 2026.