KOICA-TIU-Cheju Halla AI Training Center
Korea–Uzbekistan collaboration in Tashkent. Cohort 2 (2026): a fully funded, 12-week blended program culminating in the June 20 hackathon.
Two key paths
Start with the path that matches what you need now.
AI-900 exam · June 13 & 27
Two exam Saturdays at TIU. Register for Round 1 by June 1. KOICA covers your exam fee up to 2 attempts.
Register & schedule2026 Hackathon path
June 20, 2026 hackathon: 5 teams, Azure-powered prototypes, structured judging, end-to-end deploy walkthrough.
Open hackathon guideYour student app
KOICA-TIU Azure Console
Your personal dashboard for the program. Sign in with Telegram to reach your Azure account, hackathon team, attendance and exam scores, and the AI-900 prep hub — all in one place.
Sign in with Telegram
Tap “Continue in Telegram” and the bot confirms your account. One login for everything.
AI-900 exam prep
Mock exams, practice questions, keyword drills, and a wrong-answer notebook — built for the AI-900.
Account, team & progress
Check your Azure credentials, hackathon team, attendance, exam scores, and live spending.
Program at a Glance
A 12-week blended program for Cohort 2 (2026), fully funded by KOICA, taught in English on TIU campus. One mandatory Azure AI Fundamentals track plus three electives.
Cohort 2 (2026)
Selected cohort
Mixed undergraduate + working professional.
Schedule
12 weeks · Tue–Thu evenings
Mar 31 – Jun 18, 2026, on TIU campus.
Tuition
Fully funded
KOICA scholarship — no tuition fees.
Language
English
Materials, labs, and the June 20 hackathon.
Four Tracks
Azure AI Fundamentals (AI-900)
Core AI concepts, Azure services, and preparation for your global Microsoft certification.
Learn more →Gen AI + Prompt Engineering
From LLM fundamentals to RAG, agents, and multimodal AI — 24 sessions of hands-on generative AI skills.
Learn more →AI Convergence Solution Consulting
From AI readiness assessment to strategic proposals — learn to lead AI projects as a consultant.
Learn more →AI Engineering (MLOps Foundations)
From GenAIOps fundamentals to production deployment — build, evaluate, and operate AI systems on Azure.
Learn more →How the Program Accelerates Your Career
A self-reinforcing ecosystem — hands-on projects, expert mentorship, guaranteed internships, and a global professional network.
Industry Projects
Real-world AI projects with Korean and Uzbek tech companies
Expert Mentorship
One-on-one guidance from seasoned AI professionals
Guaranteed Internships
Secured placements at partner companies upon program completion
Networking & Job Fairs
Access to bilateral Korea-Uzbekistan hiring events
Our Partners
Ready to apply?
Cohort 2 applications close on the official admissions page. Start with the AI-901 or hackathon path while you wait for the next intake.