Past Bootcamp Offerings in St. Louis
Explore our previous bootcamps to get a sense of what we’ve done before.
Explore our previous bootcamps to get a sense of what we’ve done before.
The course will overview the basic knowledge required for passing the FAA Part 107 Remote Pilots Knowledge Test for small UAS operators, including rules and regulations, airspace classification, and reading aeronautical charts. We will cover the basic knowledge required for passing the FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Knowledge exam.

The course will cover UAS mapping technology and principles of UAS data collection, the basics of photogrammetry from UAV imagery, flight planning and execution, and processing collected imagery. GPS/GNSS is reviewed as it relates to acquiring ground control points. We will overview drone mapping software, and students will gain some experience with collecting imagery, using WebODM to process data and obtain orthomosaics and 3D point clouds.

Dates: July 31 and August 1
Format: The program will be held in person, with a livestream option available if needed.
This course provides an engaging introduction to Data Science and Machine Learning for practitioners. It covers foundational concepts such as data cleaning and exploratory analysis using Python libraries like Pandas and NumPy. Participants will gain hands-on experience with essential tools and techniques, progressing from data preprocessing and visualization to building robust machine learning models, empowering them with the skills needed to tackle real-world data challenges effectively.

Dates: August 21–22
Format: Due to composition of attendees and to offer maximum flexibility, the bootcamp will be fully online.
This course is designed to provide a comprehensive introduction to Large Language Models (LLMs) and their practical applications. Participants will explore the evolution of language models, learn how tokenization and embeddings work, and dive into the inner workings of transformer-based architectures. It covers essential topics like prompt engineering, advanced text generation techniques, and Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG). Through guided exercises and real-world tools and platforms like Hugging Face, LangChain, etc. attendees will gain practical experience building LLM-powered systems.

Dates: September 17–18
Format: In-person, with a livestream option available if needed
This intensive course is designed to equip professionals with the strategic and analytical tools needed to navigate the complex intersection of large-scale infrastructure development and economic management—using the deployment of a first-of-a-kind (FOAK) nuclear power plant as a real-world, high-stakes case study.

Dates: October 9-10
Format: In-person, with a livestream option available if needed
This two-day Python bootcamp designed specifically for industry professionals! Whether you're an engineer looking to automate workflows, a business analyst seeking data insights, a project manager wanting to streamline processes, or a professional considering a tech transition, this hands-on course will equip you with practical Python skills you can immediately apply in your work.