Frequently asked questions

For the Introduction To Data Analytics Seminar, applicants need a high school diploma, GED, or equivalent certification. All other courses require: being at least 18 years old, possessing a valid Social Security Number, holding a high school diploma/GED/equivalent, and demonstrating data analytics fundamentals knowledge (minimum 40 hours formal instruction, 3-6 months employment experience, or completion of the introductory seminar).

This represents phase two after completing the 12-week technical bootcamp. Delivered online at self-directed pace, it typically requires 3-5 months. The program encompasses in-house projects, industry mentorship, group discussions, mock interviews, resume guidance, and the Career Accelerator Program featuring Power-BI, Tableau, QlikView/Sense, or ETL Data Warehousing specializations. An optional two-month internship and six-week interview preparation follow project completion.

The cost of the Introduction To Data Analytics Seminar is $1,999. An early-bird discount of $199 applies for upfront payment. Flexible payment plans and scholarships are available.

Priced at $15,000, with a 20% discount for upfront payment. Flexible financing options and scholarships help reduce financial barriers.

Yes, Colaberry provides multiple options including military scholarships, loan programs, and Income Share Agreements to accommodate diverse financial needs.

The introductory seminar provides foundational knowledge without guaranteeing placement or credentials. While the bootcamp cannot guarantee placement, Colaberry is dedicated to delivering exceptional training and assisting students throughout their job search process with lifelong partnership in their career development.

Support includes building digital profiles, refining resumes, enhancing interview capabilities, and actively pursuing relevant job opportunities on behalf of the students.

You will meet with your instructor twice a week, on Tuesdays at 6:30 PM CST and Saturdays at 9 AM CST. Each class is about 4 hours long.

Prospective students can sign up for our next Open House event featuring interactive sessions with current students, alumni, instructors, and platform demonstrations.

Yes, international students meeting specific requirements are welcome. Requirements vary slightly between programs but generally include high school completion/equivalency and, for bootcamp enrollment, age 18+, valid SSN, and recognized educational credentials.

Yes. Equivalent certification to a high school diploma, such as a GED or an equivalent qualification, satisfies enrollment requirements.

Colaberry, founded on the principles of inclusivity and empathy, serves career transitioners from economically, racially, and occupationally diverse backgrounds seeking to advance in artificial intelligence-driven fields.

Instructors include PhDs, Colaberry alumni, and experienced industry professionals bringing diverse expertise.

Yes. Industry experts provide mentorship to guide participants throughout their learning journey, sharing their expertise and insights.

Access to a computer with a minimum of 8GB RAM, which can be either a Windows system or a Mac running a Windows operating system, is required, plus functional camera and microphone for active participation.

Refunds for the introductory seminar are calculated pro-rata based on lesson completion, with $50 retained after the 72-hour cancellation window. Full refunds apply when students aren't accepted, programs discontinue, or misrepresentation occurs. Military service members receive pro-rata refunds or incomplete grades with re-enrollment rights.

Registration involves: clicking Get Started, entering email, receiving a 6-digit passcode, verifying it, completing account creation. Enrollment requires selecting a course, submitting three forms with SSN and educational documents, awaiting approval, then processing payment through the dashboard.

Admissions contacts include: Zoom consultations (Monday–Friday, 9 AM–6 PM CST), scheduled calls, email at admissions@colaberry.com, phone at +1 (972) 992-1024, or the Contact page.

A 12-week, project-based program that turns your venture idea into a working AI system. You bring the idea, we walk you through the architecture and the build. Four 3-week intensives stack into the full Accelerator. Powered by Anthropic and Claude Code. Cohort 1 starts 2026-07-13.

Locked pricing: $499 per Architect Intensive (4 stackable), or $1,497 for the full bundle of four. Graduate-only options after the cohort: Architect Network Membership at $79 per month or $790 per year, Architect Pro at $149 per month, and Applied AI Consulting Lab at $499 one time. You bring your own Claude Code license, paid directly to Anthropic ($17 to $20 per month).

Yes you need one. We do not bundle it. You bring your own Claude Code license, paid directly to Anthropic at $17 to $20 per month. You keep the license after the cohort ends, no transfer required.

7-day no-questions refund from your purchase date. Day 8 onwards, refunds are case by case. After Week 2 of cohort start, no refunds.

You choose an industry track on Day 1 from one of 13 options: Insurance, Healthcare, Education, Government, Recruiting, Real Estate, Freight, Manufacturing, Personal Brand, Small Business, Faith Based, Nonprofit, or Custom. The track shapes which mentors, peers, and projects you work alongside.

You can take any intensive on its own at $499. Each intensive leaves you with a working artifact tied to your own project. Take all four (the $1,497 bundle) and you graduate as an AI Systems Architect with a complete production-readiness package.

Two credentials. Anthropic issues the Claude Certified Architect: Foundations credential, certifying that you understand the Claude Code tooling. Colaberry issues a capability certification tied to the working AI system you shipped during the cohort. Anthropic certifies knowledge; Colaberry certifies capability.

Twice a week, live. Monday Architecture Day is 2 hours of pattern and design. Thursday Build Day is 2 hours of hands-on work inside your repository alongside the cohort. Twelve weeks total, project-based throughout.