Upskill For The AI Revolution
Boost your career with in-demand,
AI & Agentic skills
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Hey I’m Fred!
I have a tremendous passion for learning & technology. AI is changing the way we work forever, yet it’s the best time to learn these tools well. Online learning very much needs a unique and different approach in the age of AI!
I created OPTMAL and its programs for 3 main reasons:
Learn faster and retain more via proper use of AI technology.
Build skills & learn tools that are actually in demand.
Shrink the timeline from learning –> getting properly compensated for it.
I’ve taught thousands of learners around the world with a 4.9*/5 average rating. I hope you entrust me likewise to help you on your learning journey!
Some published work:
Forging the future of design technology via smart buildings, AI and beyond
Founder OPTMAL
Why You'll Love OPTMAL
Get Started ASAP
You can start learning as easy as 1-2-3! It takes a couple of minutes to sign up and go at your own pace.
In-Demand Content
Our content is current, fresh, and reflects the latest and best practices applicable in actual jobs.
Optimized Learning
Track your progress, see due dates, & use a personalized AI tutor that adapts to how you learn!
Lifetime Updates
Full access to program content forever! Ideal to retrain skills when program is updated.
TurboCharge Your Career
Build an impressive portfolio with unique projects, get career & interview advice.
VIP Support
Full guidance with direct access to your mentor. Get in touch anytime for questions 🙂
A Fully-Featured Learning Experience
Cutting-edge learning: A powerful learning environment tailored to make you excel & successfully complete the program.
Go at your own pace: You can start the program anytime you want, and go as quickly or as slowly as you prefer.
Progress tracking: For videos and lessons, the platform is aware of where you left off, so just pause and continue with no issues.
Project reviews: Your projects are carefully assessed and comprehensive feedback is provided.
Quizzes & Assignments: Where appropriate, your skills are properly tested to ensure your progress.
Live sessions: Periodic live calls with your mentor to answer questions/concerns & assist you with the projects/assignments.
Take notes: Built into the learning platform, you can take notes anywhere in the material and save them for later review.
Your own AI Tutor: Enhance your learning with our personalized AI tutor that learns and adapts to your needs.
Earn certificate: Display and share your earned credentials via a certificate that is verifiable by employers/recruiters.
Career prep: Get guidance to help you apply & prepare for job interviews to optimize your results.
Frequently Asked Questions
So how do the Programs work exactly?
OPTMAL Programs are very much like education programs you are familiar with. You have content to go over, like videos, texts, documents, and you have quizzes and projects to test and validate your skills before getting your certification. It is self-paced but you have access to your mentor anytime you need to ask questions, getting clarification, etc. Your projects are carefully reviewed to give you important feedback on your progress as well. What sets OPTMAL apart is that the material is fresh, you learn what’s in demand, and you build projects that will wow employers.
How does this compare to other online courses?
Online courses can be effective, but unfortunately, the data shows that less than 10% actually complete an online course. In tech, it’s below 5%. Also, these large platforms and institutions are always behind in teaching relevant material that actually matters in the workplace.
With OPTMAL, the content is always updated to reflect what matters and is useful. Since we’re a small business, there is no delay in getting things updated and approved. So the main differences are that the content is fresher, higher quality, the projects you work on are unique and tailored to really impress hiring managers and the support provided is personalized and constant as you complete the program.
I'm a beginner, is this too advanced for me?
Our Programs are typically a bit more advanced and technical than beginner-level, but we do provide a free course to build foundational knowledge. Therefore, you can complete that course first, then tackle the most technical one after.
How do I know the course quality is good?
Fred Premji is the instructor who oversees all the curriculum, and he has a wealth of experience in tech, AI, and teaching. Particularly, Fred has previously taught AI courses at MIT, for the University of Texas, John Hopkins and University of San Diego. Fred has maintained a 4.9* out of 5 rating from well over 10,000 learners around the world. This experience along with a decade as a ML & AI Engineer with an expertise in NLP has provided him with a unique perspective on what it takes to learn effectively and succeed in the industry. You will absolutely love the quality of learning with OPTMAL.
Does this require a big time commitment?
The beauty of our Programs is that they are entirely self-paced. You can go how you feel most comfortable…take a bit more time on one topic, no problem! If you want to go faster, you can certainly do so. The time commitment is entirely up to you.
Do you provide certification upon completion?
We do! Every successful completion of a program comes with a certificate which you can display online, on LinkedIn and on your CV. We also provide a service for certificate verification for recruiters/employers.
What kind of support is provided?
OPTMAL provides VIP support, unlike any other learning platform. You have access to your mentor for questions, concerns, clarifications, as you progress. Answers are blazing fast and clear. Rest assured, you’re in good hands 🙂
Do you offer team/group discounts?
Yes! We have many deals in place with teams to provide all their members with access to our platform, so that they can upskill and learn about AI. Please get in touch to set this up.
Can I get a refund?
If you are not satisfied for any reason and you’ve completed less than 15% of a Program, we have no issues in refunding you. We stand by the quality of our content, we are confident that you will get tremendous value out of our solution, but we understand that things can happen or opinions can differ. No worries, you can give it a try risk-free and see for yourself. If it’s not a fit for what you were looking for, you will get your money back.
What Others Are Saying
Fred has taught over 10,000 learners from around the world via courses and mentorships such as the MIT Applied Data Science course, the University of Texas AI & ML Course. Fred has the unique ability to break down a complicated topic into more easily digestible parts, along with an impeccable & professional communication style which has earned him consistently ratings of 4.9+ stars out of 5.
“Excellent Mentor, very patient, and teaches us everything in a simple and understandable language. Also, I found out his English accent is clear and understandable compared to the previous mentor. Fred is a Great Mentor.”
“Fred has an exceptional quality to clarify the concepts while providing the supporting examples. He is also very clear on what we won’t have the clarity about like which model to apply as it depends on the data and the problem we are trying to solve for eluding to the nature of the iterative learning process.”
“Fred is awesome. His presentation skills are peerless. He tries to answer all questions in a concise manner, and has extremely good subject matter expertise.”
“It’s been a great experience having Fred as our mentor for this course. Fred is very knowledgeable, very patient with all of us. He takes the time to explain all the concepts and answer all the questions. Not every person is a good fit to teach others. In my opinion Fred is a great asset for this course in general and for all the students. GREAT WORK and THANK YOU for all your help!!”
“The class itself was interesting, and I really appreciated Fred’s approach and responsiveness to the Q&A texts! He is a good instructor who shows care, concern, and enthusiasm for not only the subject matter but also the students/attendees. The lecture itself and Fred’s approach was 5-star worthy.”
UpSkill For The AI Revolution
Fullproof your career and future by learning what’s in demand in the AI Era