Where AI architecture meets the real world.
Certified Forward-Deployed AI Specialist (CFDAS). Learn to deploy, govern and own AI in production — the 80% of the job no demo prepares you for. Curriculum aligned with the ADaSci CFDAS standard.
Advanced · Instructor-led · Orientation call before any payment
The specialist who takes AI from a promising demo to a governed, production system.
A Forward-Deployed AI Specialist works at the intersection of AI architecture, client engagement and production engineering — embedded where the work actually happens, closing the gap where most enterprise AI fails. The CFDAS credential certifies that you can:
Architect
Translate vague stakeholder goals into structured, defensible AI system designs — scope, constraints and trade-offs agreed before build.
Deploy
Ship agentic and RAG systems into real infrastructure — cloud, hybrid or on-premise — with monitoring, CI/CD and full production handover.
Govern
Build compliance in from day one — DPDP, RBI, EU AI Act, OWASP LLM — so security and risk teams approve rather than block.
Prove
Tie every system to measurable business outcomes and defend it to a CFO, risk committee or client — the consulting craft of the role.
India's largest employers are building Forward-Deployed AI capability right now.
Sources as cited; figures subject to change. Market data, not a placement or salary guarantee.
Every enterprise AI failure maps to a pillar. Every pillar ends in something you can show.
AI System Design & Architecture
Turn vague briefs into signed-off, scalable blueprints — before a line of code is written.
Agentic Workflows & Toolchains
Reliable reasoning loops and multi-agent coordination — LangGraph, AutoGen, CrewAI, Semantic Kernel.
Deployment & Production Engineering
Containerise, monitor and roll out across cloud, hybrid and on-premise — laptop to live system.
Governance, Security & Compliance
OWASP LLM, EU AI Act, DPDP Act from day one — pass security gates, don't fail them.
The Forward-Deployed Mindset
Discovery, ROI measurement and executive communication — tie every solution to outcomes leadership funds.
Six HBR/HBS cases — P&G, JPMorganChase, DBS, Ontra, Moderna, LinkedIn — each converted into a hands-on implementation sprint. You leave with a deployed capstone and six portfolio assets.
Engineers, architects, consultants and delivery leaders who must own what happens between the demo and production.
You are ready if you can:
- Explain what an API is
- Read (not necessarily write) code
- Have used cloud tools or data platforms
- Managed or been part of a tech delivery team
Not the right fit
- Complete beginners with no technology, consulting, or business exposure — this program is advanced by design.
- Anyone wanting a self-paced video library. Every session is live and instructor-led.
Built by operators. Two schedules for working professionals.
Alternate weekdays
Mon · Wed · Fri · 90 min/session · 9 weeks. Momentum without overload.
Weekends
Sat & Sun · 2.5 hrs/day · 8 weekends. Foundations to capstone in immersive blocks.
Ritesh Indupur Renuka
Founder · Dexterity Venture Institute · Bengaluru
Two decades of operating roles: leading AI and analytics functions, building platforms for regulated industries, and running enterprise transformation end-to-end. The CFDAS curriculum is the distilled operating manual from that work.
Outstanding Performer of the Year 2024 · STALWARTZ MagazineThe credential
Graded final exam · lifetime, verifiable, tied to your identity. Curriculum aligned with the ADaSci CFDAS standard — partnership with ADaSci in progress. Directly preparatory for the ADaSci exam.
One fee. Everything included.
- 40+ hours live, instructor-led — Track A or B
- 6 HBR/HBS enterprise implementation labs
- Capstone project with instructor feedback
- Final graded exam + lifetime verifiable credential
- Career support: interview prep · resume · LinkedIn
- 3-month internship pathway (qualifying graduates)
- Alumni network access
FDE roles in India currently range ₹12–35 LPA (June 2026 postings). Market data, not a placement guarantee.
₹20,000
Regular ₹25,000
You save ₹5,000 (20% off)Free orientation call before any payment.
What Forward-Deployed AI learners say.
“I'm very much impressed with the depth and breadth of the FDE course. The curriculum is thoughtfully designed, covering not just the fundamentals but also the latest tools, technologies, and practical concepts that are highly relevant to today's AI landscape. The sessions are engaging, interactive, and backed by practical insights, making even complex concepts easier to understand and relate to real-world scenarios. Our trainer Mr. Ritesh's expertise and ability to connect different aspects of AI engineering, architecture, deployment, and production make the learning experience much more valuable. Overall, it has been a very enriching learning experience so far. I'm looking forward to applying these learnings to real-world projects and taking the next step in my AI engineering journey.”
“Ritesh, our trainer, comprehensively covered each topic and demonstrated remarkable patience when explaining concepts. He provided ample opportunities for clarification, and his presentations contained value-added information. I anticipate gaining essential knowledge from the FDE course, a highly sought-after role in the current market, and expanding my understanding while comparing others.”
“FDE program is comprehensively designed and well-organized, addressing the entire lifecycle with relevant use cases. What makes it truly valuable are the provided templates, robust governance model, integrated tools, defined guardrails, and detailed deployment strategies — in progress with use cases. The inclusion of real-time implementation scenarios ensures learners gain practical, industry-ready experience.”
“The FDE course is informative and well-structured. I gained a better understanding of the concepts through interactive sessions. Our trainer Ritesh sir explained the topics clearly and encouraged us to participate. Overall, it was a useful and engaging learning experience.”
“I enjoyed all classes and it's a great foundation towards FDE.”
“FDE is well structured and detailed with a practical approach. It is also interactive and the trainer presents the example which is related to the industry domain. Ritesh sir is always ready to help and to resolve the questions. Training also helps me to crack the ai interview before completion of the training. All the concepts and learning is worth it for me. Thank you”
Become the specialist every AI-native organization is looking for.
Batch 2 begins August 22, 2026. Maximum 25 learners. Email us for the demo-session recording — free, no commitment.
courses@dexterityventure.com · +91 96860 75257 · Curriculum aligned with the ADaSci CFDAS standard