AI-DLC Platform Roadmap

Complete journey and value proposition for all stakeholders

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1. Student Journey & Benefits

What Students Get:

  • ✓ Industry-recognized AI-DLC certification
  • ✓ 15+ hours hands-on lab experience
  • ✓ Direct mentorship from industry champions
  • ✓ Real-world project experience
  • ✓ Enhanced employability and resume value
  • ✓ Access to champion network
  • ✓ Digital badge for LinkedIn/portfolio
  • ✓ Free value-added course (non-credit)
graph TD
    A[Student Hears About AI-DLC] --> B[College Announces Course]
    B --> C[Student Registers via College SPOC]
    C --> D[Enrollment Confirmed]
    D --> E[Assigned to Champion & Batch]
    E --> F[Attend Theory Sessions - 5 hrs]
    F --> G[Complete Hands-on Labs - 15+ hrs]
    G --> H[Work on Real Projects]
    H --> I[Champion Reviews Progress]
    I --> J{Completion Criteria Met?}
    J -->|Yes| K[Receive AI-DLC Certificate]
    J -->|No| L[Additional Support]
    L --> G
    K --> M[Digital Badge Issued]
    M --> N[Add to LinkedIn Profile]
    N --> O[Enhanced Job Prospects]
    O --> P[Join Alumni Network]
    
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2. Champion Journey & Benefits

What Champions Get:

  • ✓ Official AI-DLC Champion badge and recognition
  • ✓ Platform to share expertise with students
  • ✓ Build personal brand as educator
  • ✓ Network with colleges and institutions
  • ✓ Dashboard to track mentored colleges
  • ✓ Access to teaching resources and materials
  • ✓ Public profile on champion registry
  • ✓ Opportunity to shape future developers
  • ✓ Recognition from AWS and industry
graph TD
    A[Industry Expert/Educator] --> B[Apply as AI-DLC Champion]
    B --> C[Upload Profile Photo]
    C --> D[Submit Application]
    D --> E[Background Verification]
    E --> F{Admin Approval}
    F -->|Approved| G[Champion Badge Issued]
    F -->|Rejected| H[Feedback Provided]
    H --> B
    G --> I[Listed in Public Registry]
    I --> J[Access Champion Dashboard]
    J --> K[Onboard Colleges]
    K --> L[SPOC Confirms Willingness]
    L --> M[Students Enroll - Min 10]
    M --> N{Minimum Met?}
    N -->|Yes| O[College Approved]
    N -->|No| P[Wait for More Students]
    P --> M
    O --> Q[Deliver Theory Sessions]
    Q --> R[Guide Lab Work]
    R --> S[Review Student Progress]
    S --> T[Issue Certificates]
    T --> U[Track Success Metrics]
    U --> V[Mentor More Colleges]
    V --> K
    
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3. College/Institution Journey & Benefits

What Colleges Get:

  • ✓ AI-DLC Enabled Institution badge
  • ✓ Industry-academia collaboration opportunity
  • ✓ Value-added course for students at no cost
  • ✓ Access to industry expert champions
  • ✓ Enhanced institutional reputation
  • ✓ Student skill development in AI/ML
  • ✓ Dashboard to track student progress
  • ✓ SPOC can become champion after training
  • ✓ Recognition in national network
  • ✓ Improved placement outcomes
graph TD
    A[Champion Nominates College] --> B[SPOC Receives Email]
    B --> C[Review Course Details]
    C --> D{Willing to Participate?}
    D -->|Yes| E[Confirm Willingness]
    D -->|No| F[Decline - End]
    E --> G[SPOC Account Created]
    G --> H[Access SPOC Dashboard]
    H --> I[Announce to Students]
    I --> J[Enroll Students]
    J --> K[Track Enrollments]
    K --> L{Minimum 10 Students?}
    L -->|No| M[Continue Enrollment]
    M --> J
    L -->|Yes| N[Submit for Approval]
    N --> O[Admin Reviews]
    O --> P{Approved?}
    P -->|Yes| Q[Course Begins]
    P -->|No| R[Additional Requirements]
    R --> M
    Q --> S[Coordinate with Champion]
    S --> T[Facilitate Sessions]
    T --> U[Monitor Student Progress]
    U --> V[Course Completion]
    V --> W[Students Receive Certificates]
    W --> X[College Receives Institution Badge]
    X --> Y[Public Recognition]
    Y --> Z[SPOC Eligible for Champion Path]
    Z --> AA[Offer More Courses]
    AA --> J
    
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4. Integrated AI-DLC Ecosystem

Platform Value Proposition:

  • For Students: Free industry training, certification, and career boost
  • For Champions: Recognition, teaching platform, and network building
  • For Colleges: Value-added programs, industry connect, and reputation
  • For Industry: Skilled talent pipeline and brand visibility
  • For Platform: Scalable nationwide education ecosystem
graph TB
    subgraph Platform["AI-DLC Platform - Central Hub"]
        ADMIN[Platform Admin]
        DB[(Database)]
        CRED[Credential System]
    end
    
    subgraph Champions["Champion Ecosystem"]
        CH1[Industry Expert] --> CH2[Apply + Photo]
        CH2 --> CH3[Background Check]
        CH3 --> CH4[Approved Champion]
        CH4 --> CH5[Public Registry]
        CH4 --> CH6[Champion Dashboard]
    end
    
    subgraph Colleges["College Ecosystem"]
        CO1[College/Institution] --> CO2[Champion Nominates]
        CO2 --> CO3[SPOC Confirms]
        CO3 --> CO4[SPOC Dashboard]
        CO4 --> CO5[Enroll Students]
        CO5 --> CO6[Min 10 Students]
    end
    
    subgraph Students["Student Ecosystem"]
        ST1[Student] --> ST2[College Enrollment]
        ST2 --> ST3[Assigned to Champion]
        ST3 --> ST4[Theory + Labs]
        ST4 --> ST5[Complete Course]
        ST5 --> ST6[Receive Certificate]
    end
    
    subgraph Outcomes["Outcomes & Recognition"]
        OUT1[Student Certificates]
        OUT2[Champion Badges]
        OUT3[Institution Badges]
        OUT4[Public Verification]
        OUT5[Alumni Network]
    end
    
    %% Platform Connections
    ADMIN --> CH3
    ADMIN --> CO6
    DB --> CH6
    DB --> CO4
    CRED --> OUT1
    CRED --> OUT2
    CRED --> OUT3
    
    %% Champion to College
    CH6 --> CO2
    CH4 --> CO3
    
    %% College to Student
    CO5 --> ST2
    CO4 --> ST3
    
    %% Champion to Student
    CH4 --> ST3
    CH6 --> ST4
    
    %% Outcomes
    ST6 --> OUT1
    CH5 --> OUT2
    CO6 --> OUT3
    OUT1 --> OUT4
    OUT2 --> OUT4
    OUT3 --> OUT4
    ST6 --> OUT5
    
    %% SPOC to Champion Path
    CO4 -.->|Complete Training| CH2
    
    %% Feedback Loops
    OUT5 -.->|Referrals| ST1
    OUT4 -.->|Credibility| CO1
    OUT2 -.->|Recognition| CH1
    
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Platform Success Metrics

Student Metrics

  • • Total enrollments
  • • Course completion rate
  • • Certificates issued
  • • Lab completion rate
  • • Student satisfaction
  • • Placement improvement

Champion Metrics

  • • Active champions
  • • Colleges mentored
  • • Students impacted
  • • Session delivery rate
  • • Champion satisfaction
  • • Network growth

College Metrics

  • • Partner institutions
  • • Student enrollment rate
  • • Course completion rate
  • • SPOC engagement
  • • Repeat participation
  • • Institution badges

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Whether you're a student, champion, or institution - there's a place for you in this ecosystem