The PraxisIQ FDE Network
Build the AI systems enterprises actually use.
Forward Deployed Engineers work alongside customers from problem definition through production. PraxisIQ gives exceptional technical talent the training, mentorship, credentials, and field experience required to do it well.
Progression
- Training6 of 6 modules
- Certification4 verified
- MentorshipCo-own stage
- Project readinessIn review
Credentials
- Curriculum completedMar 2026
- Technical assessment passedMar 2026
- Customer-readyApr 2026
- Security clearedApr 2026
- Mentor endorsedMay 2026
- First deploymentJun 2026
Verification status, issuer, and evidence recorded on every entry.
Not consulting. Not staff augmentation. Ownership.
- 01
Find the real problem
Translate an ambiguous business problem into a defined, measurable AI use case.
- 02
Build in the real environment
Design agents, workflows, integrations, controls, and evaluations inside the customer's systems.
- 03
Own the outcome
Stay accountable through deployment, stabilization, adoption, and handoff.
An FDE does not leave behind a recommendation. An FDE leaves behind a working system.
Your path from technical talent to trusted deployment leader.
- 01
Apply
Submit your experience, technical capabilities, certifications, interests, and availability.
- 02
Qualify
Complete technical, problem-solving, communication, and customer-readiness assessments.
- 03
Learn
Complete the PraxisIQ FDE curriculum across AI systems, enterprise workflows, agents, governance, and production deployment.
- 04
Certify
Earn verified PraxisIQ credentials and connect qualifying third-party certifications.
- 05
Shadow
Work alongside a Senior FDE or Principal on controlled, supervised delivery activities.
- 06
Deploy
Become eligible to be matched to PraxisIQ projects based on skills, experience, availability, and project requirements.
- 07
Advance
Progress from Associate FDE to FDE, Senior FDE, and Principal.
Certification and network membership do not guarantee project placement. Project eligibility depends on customer demand, demonstrated capability, availability, security requirements, and project fit.
Learn the platforms. Prove you can deploy them.
PraxisIQ FDE Credentials
PraxisIQ credential
- Enterprise AI Foundations
- Workflow Discovery
- Agentic Systems
- AI Governance and Human Controls
- Production Deployment
- Customer Delivery Readiness
Issued by PraxisIQ against published assessment criteria.
Claude and Anthropic
Training completed / third-party credential verified
- Claude architecture
- Claude Code
- Agent design
- Model Context Protocol
- Evaluations and safeguards
- Verified Anthropic credentials when available and completed
PraxisIQ delivers training and records verification. Anthropic credentials are issued by Anthropic.
Microsoft and Azure
Training completed / third-party credential verified
- Microsoft Foundry
- Azure AI applications and agents
- AI-103 preparation or completed certification
- Azure architecture, security, and deployment
- Microsoft Applied Skills and other verified credentials
PraxisIQ delivers training and records verification. Microsoft certifications are issued by Microsoft.
PraxisIQ issues its own FDE credentials only. Microsoft and Anthropic certifications are issued by those organizations; PraxisIQ records them as verified once completed.
Build a record of what you can do.
| Credential | Issuer | Earned | Status | Expires | Evidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Curriculum completed | PraxisIQ | Mar 2026 | PraxisIQ credential | — | All six FDE curriculum modules completed |
| Technical assessment passed | PraxisIQ | Mar 2026 | PraxisIQ credential | — | Scored assessment, reviewed by a Senior FDE |
| Customer-ready | PraxisIQ | Apr 2026 | PraxisIQ credential | Apr 2028 | Communication and delivery-readiness review |
| Security cleared | PraxisIQ | Apr 2026 | Verification recorded | Apr 2027 | Background and security requirements confirmed |
| Mentor endorsed | Senior FDE | May 2026 | Recognition | — | Written endorsement following supervised work |
| First deployment | PraxisIQ | Jun 2026 | Milestone | — | Supervised delivery activity completed |
| Production deployment | PraxisIQ | Aug 2026 | Milestone | — | Workflow released to production with sign-off |
| Governance specialist | PraxisIQ | Sep 2026 | PraxisIQ credential | Sep 2028 | Controls, evaluations, and human-approval design |
| Claude specialist | PraxisIQ | Sep 2026 | Training completed | — | Agent design and Claude Code practicum |
| Microsoft AI specialist | Microsoft | Oct 2026 | Third-party credential verified | Oct 2027 | Certification verified against issuer record |
| Workflow specialization | PraxisIQ | Nov 2026 | PraxisIQ credential | Nov 2028 | Domain workflow assessment |
| Senior FDE eligibility | PraxisIQ | Pending | In review | — | Delivery record and mentor review |
Illustrative demo data
Learn in the field, with someone accountable for the standard.
Certified members begin with supervised delivery. Senior FDEs and Principals review architecture, customer readiness, governance controls, and deployment quality before independent project ownership.
- Observe
- Contribute
- Co-own
- Lead
- Architecture reviewReviewed
- Delivery readinessReviewed
- Governance checkReviewed
- Customer communicationIn review
- Production approvalPending
Illustrative demo data
Different backgrounds. One delivery standard.
- Agentic workflow engineeringEngineering
- Data and systems integrationEngineering
- AI governance and evaluationsEngineering
- Application modernizationEngineering
- Azure and Microsoft FoundryPlatforms
- Claude and Claude CodePlatforms
- Finance operationsOperations
- Revenue operationsOperations
- Marketing operationsOperations
- HR operationsOperations
- Professional-services operationsOperations
- Industry and functional specialistsOperations
FDE Network
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Questions engineers ask before applying.
- What is a Forward Deployed Engineer?
- An engineer who works inside a customer's environment from problem definition through production, owning the use case, the build, the controls, and the handoff.
- Who can apply?
- Experienced AI, software, data, cloud, and automation engineers, early-career engineers and computer science graduates, and specialists interested in project-based work.
- Do I need previous AI experience?
- No. Strong engineering fundamentals and customer-facing judgment matter most. The curriculum covers AI systems, agents, governance, and production deployment.
- Which certifications are recognized?
- PraxisIQ FDE credentials, plus qualifying third-party credentials from issuers such as Microsoft and Anthropic. Third-party credentials are issued by those organizations and recorded by PraxisIQ as verified.
- Is training paid?
- Training terms are confirmed during qualification and depend on the pathway and engagement type. Ask us during the application conversation.
- Does certification guarantee a project?
- No. Certification and network membership do not guarantee project placement. Project eligibility depends on customer demand, demonstrated capability, availability, security requirements, and project fit.
- Are projects full-time or contract-based?
- Both models exist. Engagement type is agreed per project based on scope, duration, and the requirements of the customer environment.
- Can current students apply?
- Yes. Early-career engineers and computer science students can apply and begin at the Associate FDE level.
- How does mentorship work?
- Certified members begin with supervised delivery. A Senior FDE or Principal reviews architecture, customer readiness, governance controls, and deployment quality before independent ownership.
- How is customer information protected?
- Members work under confidentiality obligations and the customer's own security requirements. Customer data stays in the customer environment and is never used in public materials.