Where we train the next generation ofAI-native engineers.
A 6-week intensive residency taught by our senior engineers, built on the same architecture, testing and guardrail standards we apply to enterprise production work.
The industry shift
The market no longer hires traditional juniors.
AI now does the work that used to go to juniors. Companies want people who understand architecture, can direct the models and audit what they generate. If nobody trains this generation, there will be no one to replace today's seniors. The Talent Lab is how we close that gap.
What it isn't
- Pre-recorded videos you never finish
- Basic syntax AI already handles in seconds
- 500 students and a tutor who never replies
What it is
- Live classes with senior engineers from The PAF System
- Architecture, testing and judgment: what college doesn't teach you
- 15 seats, real code review and a project in production
The program
6 weeks, 6 hands-on sprints
The AI-Native Shift & Context Engineering
Stop prompting blindly: rules, memory, specs and context so AI works on your repo without hallucinating.
Led by Fernando
Modular architecture & domain modeling
How to structure code so humans and models can understand it, extend it and not break dependencies.
Led by Samuel
Testing, QA & guardrails
Paftesting's DNA: auditing generated code, automated tests, security and zero broken code in production.
Led by Alejandro
Full-stack with integrated AI
APIs, databases, authentication, server functions and AI model integration in real products.
Led by Samuel
Capstone build & senior code review
You build a complete product while senior engineers review every pull request.
Led by Fernando
Production ship, portfolio & career launch
Deploy to production, present your work and assemble an auditable portfolio.
Led by Samuel
Your mentors
Taught by the engineers who deliver for our clients
Three senior engineers from The PAF System for 15 students: real code review, not a tutor who never replies.
Fernando
Weeks 1 and 5
Samuel
Weeks 2, 4 and 6
Alejandro
Week 3
Beyond the cohort
Your capstone can become a company
The strongest capstone ideas are reviewed by PAF Ventures for technical incubation: senior architecture, engineering hours and introductions to investors.
Top graduates also join our talent pool
Investment
Founding Cohort Price
- 18 live classes + recordings
- Senior code review of your project
- Capstone deployed to production
- PAF Talent Lab certificate
- Priority access to the talent pool
- AI Foundations course included (USD 99 value)
Secure payment by Stripe. Your card is saved for the second installment, charged about 30 days later.
Only 15 seats. Applications close when they're filled.
Don't code yet? Start with AI Foundations (USD 99)
Frequently asked questions
Do I need to know how to code?
Yes, the basics: variables, functions and a small project or two. It's not a from-scratch course; it's for making the jump from junior to someone who ships.
How much time does it take?
6 weeks, 3 live classes per week plus guided practice. Plan on 10 to 12 hours per week.
Is a job guaranteed?
We don't promise employment. The top profiles from each cohort join The PAF System's priority talent pool for client projects.
How do I pay?
One payment of USD 350 or 2 installments of USD 190, directly on this page with Stripe. Paying reserves your seat.
What tools do we use?
AI editors, coding agents, Git, automated testing and a modern full-stack. The same ones we use with clients.
Apply to Cohort #1 now
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