AI course · Berlin · live online · in English
An AI course in Germany, taught in English.
Built in Berlin for people who want to use AI, not just study it. In 8 weeks, live with mentors and a small group, you build 8 real products: a website, a web app with a CRM, an AI chatbot, an AI agent and your own capstone. No German and no coding needed.
- 8 weeks23 lessons
- Live onlinewith mentors
- Englishno German needed
- No codeneeded
In short: Skillkraft is an AI school in Berlin. Its 8-week course runs live online and in English, so you can take it anywhere in Germany without speaking German. You learn by building 8 real AI products with mentors and a small group, and you need no coding background. The 2-day starter class is free.
Ways to learn AI in Germany
Studying AI in Germany vs. learning to build with it
Most results for “AI course in Germany” are university programmes. They are a great choice if you want a degree. If you want practical skills in weeks instead of years, the options look different:
| Option | Good for | Keep in mind |
|---|---|---|
| University Master's in AI | Deep theory, a recognised degree, student visa route | 2 years, full time, needs a related Bachelor's and strong maths |
| Funded retraining (Bildungsgutschein) | Often free through the Agentur für Arbeit | Only at AZAV-certified providers, often full time and in German |
| Video platforms | Cheap, any time, huge choice | You learn alone, few real projects, most people stop halfway |
| Skillkraft: 8 weeks live online | Live mentors, a small group, 8 real products, in English | Not a degree, not funded, needs good everyday English |
A good fit if you …
- live in Germany and work or study in English
- want to move into an AI-related role or add AI to the job you have
- freelance and want to offer websites, automations and chatbots
- can give it about 5 to 6 hours a week
Not for you if you …
- need a university degree or a student visa
- need funding through a Bildungsgutschein
- expect a job guarantee (nobody honest offers one)
- want a video course to watch in the background
Questions
AI course in Germany: common questions
Do I need to speak German?
No. The lessons, live sessions and mentor feedback are all in English. Good everyday English is enough.
Is this a university degree?
No. It is a practical, live course. You finish with 8 working products and a GitHub portfolio you can link in applications, not a state-recognised qualification. If you need a degree, look at a university Master's in AI.
Can I use a Bildungsgutschein?
No. The course is not AZAV-certified, so it cannot be paid with a Bildungsgutschein from the Agentur für Arbeit.
Do I need to live in Germany?
No. The course runs live online, so you can join from anywhere. We are based in Berlin.
Do I need to know how to code?
No. You describe what you want and the AI writes the code. You learn how software is built so you can judge what the AI gives you.
How much time does it take?
About 5 to 6 hours a week for 8 weeks: fixed live sessions with mentors, and the rest on the learning platform when it suits you.