The $300,000 job nobody certifies: AIU.ac launches first standard for the Forward Deployed Engineer

Artificial Intelligence Uni (AIU), a UK-based learning provider, has opened global applications for the Certified Forward Deployed Engineer (CFDE), the first certification standard for the rapidly growing Forward Deployed Engineer role. The 18-week online Foundation programme costs £1,099, with reduced fees of £549-£769 for nationals of 72 developing economies. Job postings for this role grew 1,165% year-on-year, with major tech companies like OpenAI, AWS, and Microsoft offering substantial compensation packages.