Break Through Tech AI Program — Course / Training

The Break Through Tech AI Program is a virtual extracurricular training program for undergraduates seeking practical skills in data science, machine learning, and artificial intelligence. Break Through Tech runs the program nationally for students at U.S.-based colleges and universities.

For the Winter/Spring 2027 cohort, fellows complete online work, attend weekly Zoom labs, and follow formal programming scheduled from January 4 to May 24. The broader program includes machine-learning foundations, industry challenge projects, mentorship, and career coaching.

Benefits & funding

Participation is free for accepted students.
Fellows can earn a machine-learning certificate from Cornell University.
The program provides industry challenge projects, portfolio development, mentorship, and career coaching.

Eligibility

Applicants must be currently enrolled and in good academic standing in a two- or four-year undergraduate program at an accredited U.S.-based college or university.
Applicants must have at least some basic programming experience.
The Winter/Spring 2027 cohort is open nationwide to eligible students at U.S.-based institutions; no nationality, residency, gender, or age restriction is published.

Can you apply?

Open to all applicants

No nationality, residency, education, or experience limits are listed.

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Application process

1
Complete the official Break Through Tech interest form, which must be on file before applying.
2
Apply for the Winter/Spring 2027 AI Program when applications open by September 11, 2026.
3
Submit the application by October 18, 2026.
4
Successful applicants receive decisions by November 16 and must enroll by November 30.

Program timeline

Applications open
By Sep 11, 2026
Application deadline
By Oct 18, 2026
Decisions issued
By Nov 16, 2026
Enrollment deadline and onboarding begin
Nov 30, 2026
Formal programming is scheduled to start
Jan 4, 2027
Formal programming is scheduled to end
May 24, 2027