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Oja Academy
Free AI courses are everywhere. Finishing them, using them, and having something to show for it is the hard part. Oja Academy gives you the guidance, community, and accountability to do all three.
Cohort 1 starts November 1, 2026. Registration open through Dec 31, 2026.
The Problem
The content isn't the problem. Life gets busy, nobody checks in, and nothing connects the learning to your actual work or business. AI is changing how people work and sell, and "I watched some videos" isn't the same as "I can use this."
Oja Academy adds what free courses can't: guidance, feedback, accountability, and a community of people on the same road.
What You Get
a curated path, so you don't have to work out where to start
deadlines, weekly check-ins, and a cohort that notices when you go quiet
real responses to your work, not just a certificate
like-minded people willing to invest in themselves
certificates and badges from respected institutions, plus a portfolio of your own work
How It Works
Two parts, one clear journey.
Foundations
Courses from respected institutions
Nov 1, 2026 to Feb 2027
TT$500 (approx US$75) for L1 + L2
Foundations
Hands-on work with real AI tools
Nov 1, 2026 to Feb 2027
Included in Foundations
Portfolio
Real projects and real-world scenarios
Mar 1 to end of May 2027
TT$600 (approx US$89)
| Part | What you do | You finish with | Dates | Fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| L1 + L2 — LEARN IT + USE IT (Foundations) | Courses, then hands-on work with real AI tools | A solid understanding of AI and confidence using it | Nov 1, 2026 to Feb 2027 | TT$500 (approx US$75) |
| L3 — PROVE IT (Portfolio) | Real projects and real-world scenarios | Evidence of what you can do | Mar 1 to end of May 2027 | TT$600 (approx US$89) |
Foundations comes first and must be completed to enter Prove It.
Foundations: Learn It + Use It
About 14 weeks | TT$500 (US$75)
Starts November 1, 2026 | Join anytime in November or December and this should be enough time to finish in time for Level 3.
Build real foundational knowledge, then use it. You'll learn from respected institutions and work hands-on with the tools professionals and small business owners actually use.
Free courses from respected institutions, including Anthropic, OpenAI, Google, Microsoft, Databricks, and AWS. Most are short and engaging, designed to fit around work and family.
How it works: You choose one course from each of four categories, so you get a broad foundational understanding of AI.
| Category | What you'll gain |
|---|---|
| How AI Works | Explain in plain language what AI is, how it learns, and what it can and can't do |
| Using AI Well | Write clear prompts and judge the quality of what comes back |
| Responsible & Wise Use | Spot bias, privacy risks, and errors, and know when a human must stay in charge |
| AI in Action | See where AI fits in a business or workplace and how entrepreneurs are using it |
Learning objectives. By the end of Level 1, you will be able to:
Your proof: the certificate or badge from each course, plus a short reflection on what you learned.
Bonus Challenges
Want to hear from some of the best-known voices in AI? Complete our 3 Bonus Challenges, made up of free talks, videos, and courses from respected AI educators and researchers. They don't come with certificates, so you show what you learned instead: a short reflection on what you'd apply.
Your savings on Level 3:
| Bonuses completed | You save |
|---|---|
| 1 | TT$30 (US$5) |
| 2 | TT$60 (US$9) |
| All 3 | TT$100 (US$15) |
Complete all three and Level 3 costs TT$500 (US$75) instead of TT$600 (US$89). Finish them any time before the Level 3 payment deadline of March 1, 2027.
Knowing about AI isn't the same as using it. In Level 2 you work hands-on with real tools, on free plans only.
How it works: Complete assignments on 3 to 5 platforms from at least 3 different categories. The more exposure you get, the more skills you'll develop so go for the Maximum or more. NOTE that this list can change depending on what tools are trending, new options and changes to Free Tier options.
| Category | Examples |
|---|---|
| AI Assistants | Claude, ChatGPT, Google Gemini, Microsoft Copilot |
| Research | NotebookLM, Perplexity |
| Create & Communicate | Canva, Gamma, CapCut, Grammarly |
| Social & Marketing | Buffer, Publer |
| Build & Automate | Lovable (AI website builder), Zapier |
| Meetings | Otter.ai |
Learning objectives. By the end of Level 2, you will be able to:
Start something worth finishing. Each assignment ends with a Project Seed: a problem, an audience, a first draft, and what's still missing. A first website, a pitch deck, or a month of social posts can all become portfolio pieces in Level 3.
Your proof: your assignment output plus a short "what worked, what didn't" note per platform.
A little honesty about tools.
Your support throughout Foundations: a progress tracker, weekly check-ins, walkthroughs, feedback on your work, and group sharing of discoveries.
Level 3: Prove It
March 1 to end of May 2027 | TT$600 (US$89)
As low as TT$500 (US$75) with Bonus Challenges.
This is where learning becomes evidence. You finish at least 3 portfolio projects that show you can apply AI to real problems:
Learning objectives. By the end of Level 3, you will be able to:
Each project includes:
Reviewed by: the Academy team, your peers, and optional outside reviewers such as managers, supervisors, lecturers, and teachers.
Finish with Demo Day in late May, date To Be Announced. Present your strongest project to your cohort and invited guests. Standout projects featured on Oja Spotlight.
You walk away with: a Professional Projects Portfolio and a case study you can share with employers, clients, or institutions.
Key Dates
Nov 1, 2026
Foundations begins
Nov to Dec
Registration stays open
Dec 31, 2026
Registration closes for L1 & 2
Feb 2027
Lear It, Use It wraps up
Mar 1, 2027
Level 3 payment deadline, and the Bonus Challenge deadline
Mar 1, 2027
Prove It begins
Late May 2027
Demo Day
Pricing
| Part | Fee |
|---|---|
| Foundations (Levels 1 & 2): Learn It + Use It | TT$500 (US$75) |
| Level 3: Prove It | TT$600 (US$89), or as low as TT$500 (US$75) with Bonus Challenges |
| Total | TT$1,100 (US$163), or as low as TT$1,000 (US$149) with all three Bonuses |
| Pay for everything upfront | TT$1,000 (US$149) |
USD prices are approximate, rounded up from the TT$ price at current exchange rates. Bank or transfer fees are covered by the sender.
Overseas participants: email us for alternatives to wire transfer. hello@ojagrande.digital
Why pay for free content?
Refunds
Refundable before your cohort starts. After that, non-refundable.
How to pay
Payment details are sent after you register.
Who This Is For
No technical background needed. Just a good internet connection and a computer (smartphones and tablets are options but may not be ideal)
What We Ask of You
What This Is, and Isn't
Oja Academy is not an accrediting body. We don't issue degrees or professional certifications. Your recognition comes from the certificates and badges you earn from the institutions themselves and from the portfolio you build. Our role is to give you the environment, structure, and support to get there.
Oja Academy is not affiliated with or endorsed by the institutions, companies, or platforms mentioned on this page.
Questions
Start where you are. Finish with something you can show.
Cohort 1 starts November 1, 2026. Registration closes Dec 31, 2026. Questions? Chat with us on WhatsApp: 868 481 9813