Future Computer Scientist & AI Engineer: Beijing
Explore programming, machine learning and artificial intelligence through hands-on coding, intelligent systems and real-world challenges.
See what the experience is like
From code to creation
Could you teach a computer to see, build an AI-powered application and bring your ideas to life, all before you leave school?
Over two weeks at Zhongguancun Software Park in Beijing, students will explore computer science and artificial intelligence alongside ProEd tutors and UK industry professionals. Starting with programming fundamentals in blocks or Python, they'll progress to working with microcontrollers, sensors, machine learning, computer vision and data science. No previous coding experience is required.
Students will also explore large language models and AI-assisted coding, discovering how developers use these tools to build applications. Industry visits will offer insight into how technology companies develop and apply AI in the real world.
The programme concludes with the ProEd Zhongguancun Challenge, where students work in teams to develop an AI-powered tool or device in response to a practical brief, before testing and demonstrating their solution.
Students leave with practical coding and AI experience, a deeper understanding of careers in technology, a ProEd Certificate of Completion and a letter of recommendation.
Key highlights
Write your first code
Learn programming fundamentals using blocks or Python, then apply your skills to solve practical problems.
Bring code into the real world
Programme microcontrollers and sensors to discover how software controls the technology around us.
Teach a machine to see
Collect image data, train a machine learning model and test how accurately it recognises what it sees.
Build with AI
Explore large language models and AI-assisted coding to develop applications and discover where AI gets things wrong.
Why Beijing for Summer 2027?
Beijing is one of the world's leading centres for artificial intelligence and technology, making it an exciting destination for students interested in computer science and AI.
At Zhongguancun Software Park, students will explore programming, machine learning and intelligent systems in the heart of China's Silicon Valley.
Through practical workshops led by UK industry professionals and visits to technology companies, students gain insight into how AI and software are developed, tested and applied in the real world.
Programme timetable
Timetable is a guide only and may be subject to change.
Your first code
- Explore programming fundamentals using blocks or Python
- Write and test working code, whatever your starting experience
- Discover how software engineers approach programming challenges
Code meets the real world
- Discover the embedded systems behind everyday technology
- Programme microcontrollers and sensors
- Explore how software interacts with physical hardware
Teach a machine to see
- Collect image data and train your own machine learning model
- Explore how AI recognises images and patterns
- Test your model and investigate where it makes mistakes
Find the story in the numbers
- Discover how businesses use data to make decisions
- Analyse datasets to identify patterns and trends
- Use evidence to explain and support your findings
Build an app with AI
- Explore large language models and AI-assisted coding tools
- Develop an application powered by AI
- Test your application and investigate where AI can go wrong
AI in China's Silicon Valley
- Explore how technology companies develop and apply AI
- Discover the opportunities and ethical challenges of artificial intelligence
- Gain industry insight through visits to technology companies
The Zhongguancun Build Challenge
- Work in teams to respond to a practical client brief
- Plan, code and test an AI-powered tool or device over two days
- Demonstrate your working solution to tutors and fellow students
Your first code
- Explore programming fundamentals using blocks or Python
- Write and test working code, whatever your starting experience
- Discover how software engineers approach programming challenges
Code meets the real world
- Discover the embedded systems behind everyday technology
- Programme microcontrollers and sensors
- Explore how software interacts with physical hardware
Teach a machine to see
- Collect image data and train your own machine learning model
- Explore how AI recognises images and patterns
- Test your model and investigate where it makes mistakes
Find the story in the numbers
- Discover how businesses use data to make decisions
- Analyse datasets to identify patterns and trends
- Use evidence to explain and support your findings
Build an app with AI
- Explore large language models and AI-assisted coding tools
- Develop an application powered by AI
- Test your application and investigate where AI can go wrong
AI in China's Silicon Valley
- Explore how technology companies develop and apply AI
- Discover the opportunities and ethical challenges of artificial intelligence
- Gain industry insight through visits to technology companies
The Zhongguancun Build Challenge
- Work in teams to respond to a practical client brief
- Plan, code and test an AI-powered tool or device over two days
- Demonstrate your working solution to tutors and fellow students
The ProEd Zhongguancun Challenge
The programme concludes with the ProEd Zhongguancun Challenge, where students put their coding and AI skills to the test through a practical, industry-inspired build challenge.
Your build challenge
Over two days, students work in teams to respond to a client brief by developing an AI-powered tool or device. They'll plan, code, test and refine their solution before demonstrating it live.
How it’s supervised
With guidance from ProEd tutors, students work through technical challenges, test their ideas and prepare to explain how their solution works.
The Challenge: Can you build an AI-powered solution that works when it's time for the live demonstration?
What's included
Included in the fee
Breakfast at the hotel; lunch and dinner at selected local restaurants nearby.
All day travel costs covered
Not included
What past students say
Starts 5 Jul