Course Duration
3 Days
Cyber
Authorized Training
IT
Course cost:
£3,970.00
IT Certification Overview
This immersive three-day course introduces software developers to the transformative role of artificial intelligence in modern development workflows. Participants will explore the landscape of AI-assisted coding tools, including GitHub Copilot, Amazon Q, and Tabnine, while learning prompt engineering strategies and security implications. Through hands-on labs, attendees will build an intelligent application using foundation models, deploy machine learning models locally and in the cloud, and develop red team techniques to understand and defend against common AI attacks. The course equips learners with future-ready skills essential for enhancing productivity, building smarter applications, and responsibly adopting AI in development environments.
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The cyber course exceeded my expectations. They've been on hand for everything and are constantly in touch with me
The resources provided were spot on and the teaching style made everything easy to understand. I particularly appreciated the extra help offered when needed.
Enrolling with Newto was one of the best decisions I've made. The job-readiness focus, strong teaching and excellent support all stood out.
I completed my SQL course and now feel confident in my skills. The real-world examples and supportive tutors made it all click.
I've just passed my AZ-900 exam thanks to the support received from Ken in the boot camp and his exam preparation sessions.
I've gained a qualification and the confidence to use it in real-world scenarios.
Their commitment to student success is obvious from the personalised guidance to the quality of delivery. I'd recommend them without hesitation.
Every tutor I encountered was professional, encouraging and keen to see me succeed. That personal touch made a big difference.
I'm now in a role I once thought was out of reach, thank you to the all the team
The bootcamps were excellent, we were given practical projects to complete and I feel so much more confident with my coding skills
I had absolutely no experience in this field, but Newto Training recognised my potential and supported me every step of the way. The real-life scenarios were invaluable in making me job-ready.
The tutors at Newto are consistently patient, clear and more than willing to help. I couldn't have asked for a better learning environment.
From day one I felt welcomed and supported. The live sessions were interactive and the resources well thought-out. I passed my exam on the first attempt thanks to them.
I was nervous about switching careers but the practical approach and continual 1-to-1 support gave me the confidence I needed to succeed."
The training material was excellent, and the instructors really brought the subject to life with hands-on lab work. I feel fully prepared for the workplace."
What impressed me most was the flexibility and responsiveness of the support team. Whenever I had a question, they were there even outside of normal hours.
The course structure was superb. A great mix of theory and practice delivered at a pace that made sense even for beginners. Highly recommended.
Switching into IT felt overwhelming, but Newto Training made the journey manageable and quite enjoyable. Their coaching style is top class.
I particularly appreciated the way complex topics were broken down into manageable chunks, and the tutor actively encouraged questions at every stage.
The live-taught interactive classes set Newto apart from other providers. It wasn't just video-based learning and the real engagement made all the difference.
I had absolutely no experience in this field, but Newto Training recognised my potential and supported me every step of the way. The real-life scenarios were invaluable in making me job-ready.
The tutors at Newto are consistently patient, clear and more than willing to help. I couldn't have asked for a better learning environment.
From day one I felt welcomed and supported. The live sessions were interactive and the resources well thought-out. I passed my exam on the first attempt thanks to them.
I was nervous about switching careers but the practical approach and continual 1-to-1 support gave me the confidence I needed to succeed."
The training material was excellent, and the instructors really brought the subject to life with hands-on lab work. I feel fully prepared for the workplace."
What impressed me most was the flexibility and responsiveness of the support team. Whenever I had a question, they were there even outside of normal hours.
The course structure was superb. A great mix of theory and practice delivered at a pace that made sense even for beginners. Highly recommended.
Switching into IT felt overwhelming, but Newto Training made the journey manageable and quite enjoyable. Their coaching style is top class.
I particularly appreciated the way complex topics were broken down into manageable chunks, and the tutor actively encouraged questions at every stage.
The live-taught interactive classes set Newto apart from other providers. It wasn't just video-based learning and the real engagement made all the difference.
The cyber course exceeded my expectations. They've been on hand for everything and are constantly in touch with me
The resources provided were spot on and the teaching style made everything easy to understand. I particularly appreciated the extra help offered when needed.
Enrolling with Newto was one of the best decisions I've made. The job-readiness focus, strong teaching and excellent support all stood out.
I completed my SQL course and now feel confident in my skills. The real-world examples and supportive tutors made it all click.
I've just passed my AZ-900 exam thanks to the support received from Ken in the boot camp and his exam preparation sessions.
I've gained a qualification and the confidence to use it in real-world scenarios.
Their commitment to student success is obvious from the personalised guidance to the quality of delivery. I'd recommend them without hesitation.
Every tutor I encountered was professional, encouraging and keen to see me succeed. That personal touch made a big difference.
I'm now in a role I once thought was out of reach, thank you to the all the team
The bootcamps were excellent, we were given practical projects to complete and I feel so much more confident with my coding skills
The cyber course exceeded my expectations. They've been on hand for everything and are constantly in touch with me
The resources provided were spot on and the teaching style made everything easy to understand. I particularly appreciated the extra help offered when needed.
Enrolling with Newto was one of the best decisions I've made. The job-readiness focus, strong teaching and excellent support all stood out.
I completed my SQL course and now feel confident in my skills. The real-world examples and supportive tutors made it all click.
I've just passed my AZ-900 exam thanks to the support received from Ken in the boot camp and his exam preparation sessions.
I've gained a qualification and the confidence to use it in real-world scenarios.
Their commitment to student success is obvious from the personalised guidance to the quality of delivery. I'd recommend them without hesitation.
Every tutor I encountered was professional, encouraging and keen to see me succeed. That personal touch made a big difference.
I'm now in a role I once thought was out of reach, thank you to the all the team
The bootcamps were excellent, we were given practical projects to complete and I feel so much more confident with my coding skills
Prerequisites
Participants should have:
- A solid understanding of software development principles and practices
- Experience using integrated development environments (IDEs) and version control systems
- Familiarity with cloud environments (Azure, AWS, or GCP) is beneficial
Target audience
This course is ideal for:
- Professional software developers and technical leads exploring AI integration
- DevOps and security engineers seeking to understand AI risks and defences
- Development teams aiming to increase productivity and build intelligent applications
- Organisations adopting AI-driven workflows and tools
Learning Objectives
By the end of this course, learners will be able to:
- Understand key AI concepts and their relevance to software development
- Employ prompt engineering techniques to interact effectively with language models
- Use AI-assisted development tools to streamline and accelerate coding workflows
- Build and enhance applications with AI-driven features and services
- Train and deploy machine learning models both locally and in cloud environments
- Identify and mitigate common AI attack vectors including prompt injection and model jailbreaks
- Apply AI securely in production-ready software development processes
AI Assisted Secure Software Development Course Content
Day 1 – AI foundations and productivity tools
AI in software development
- Industry impact and emerging trends
- Enhancing productivity with AI
- Overview of AI-assisted development workflows
The AI landscape
- GitHub Copilot: features, use cases, and demos
- Amazon Q Developer: generating and securing code
- Tabnine: privacy, team collaboration, and coding efficiency
- Cloud-based lab setup and introductory exercises
Prompt engineering fundamentals
- Core techniques and strategies
- SudoLang for structured prompting
- Handling limitations and hallucinations in AI models
- Guided translation of natural language to structured prompts
Day 2 – Building intelligent applications
Advanced coding with Copilot
- Autocomplete, unit testing, boilerplate generation
- Integrated prompt engineering and Copilot Chat
- Real-world exercises in unfamiliar environments and frameworks
AI tool comparison and best practices
- ChatGPT in IDEs
- Feature and performance comparisons
- Choosing the right AI assistant
Application development with AI integration
- Fresh Cart project overview
- Integrating LLM-based chatbots
- Prompt routing and orchestration
- Semantic search and state mutation
- Logging and self-correction for AI operations
Security in AI systems
- Prompt injection: risks and red team exercises
- Model jailbreaks and defences
- Prompt extraction techniques
- Defensive strategies using ReBuff, Llama Guard, and Lakera
Day 3 – Working with models and deployment
Foundation models and inference
- Open-source models: Llama 3, Stable Diffusion
- Running models locally and in containers
- Hugging Face: transformers, pipelines, AutoTrain, and inference endpoints
Cloud-based AI deployments
- Microsoft Azure: OpenAI Studio and hosting
- Google Cloud: Vertex AI and Model Garden
- Amazon AI: Bedrock and machine learning toolkits
- Replicate and Cog for containerised model deployment
Machine learning essentials
- TensorFlow and Keras workflows
- Model training, tuning, and deployment
- Serving models using Docker
Advanced AI concepts
- Fine-tuning models in OpenAI, Vertex AI, and AWS
- Embedding techniques and similarity search
- Retrieval Augmented Generation (RAG) applications
- Research tools and embedding flows in Fresh Cart
Exams and assessments
There are no formal exams in this course. Learning is reinforced through practical exercises, red team simulations, and guided projects. Interactive labs provide a hands-on approach to mastering AI tools and methodologies. Follow-on courses we recommend Certified AI Security Engineer.
Hands-on learning
This course includes:
- Interactive labs using Copilot, Hugging Face, and cloud services
- Guided exercises for secure AI application development
- Red team scenarios simulating real-world AI threats
- End-to-end development of an AI-enhanced application
- Continuous instructor support throughout labs and activities
Upcoming Dates
Dates and locations are available on request. Please contact us for the latest schedule.
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