Turn Your Layoff Into Opportunity
NextPath AI is a hands-on career transition platform for IT professionals. You don't study — you build. Real solutions, for real companies, with AI tools.
NextPath
AI
Choose Your Path
Four specialization tracks, each leading to an AI career.
AI Automation
AI agents, automations and integrations
AI Product Leads
Lead AI product development from strategy to execution — understand technology and user needs.
Knowledge Engineers
Master data pipelines, embedding systems, and databases — make data intelligent.
How NextPath Works
Five steps from layoff to AI career.
Assess Your Skills
AI-powered skill assessment identifies your strengths and guides you to the right path.
Choose a Guild
Join a guild that matches your background — each has its own specialization and learning goals.
Learn by Building
Hands-on courses with AI tools. You don't watch videos — you code, build, and experiment.
Solve Challenges
Form a team and solve real company challenges in 48–72h sprints.
Built Portfolio
Graduate with a living Proof-of-Agent portfolio — not certificates, but working demos.
Why NextPath?
We're not a course. We're your launchpad.
Learn by Doing, Not Listening
Every lesson is a hands-on project. You build real AI solutions from day one.
Real Projects, From Real Companies
Companies post real challenges. You solve them as a team and build your portfolio.
AI Teammates
Every team includes AI agents — QA bot, research assistant, and code reviewer help you build.
Portfolio, Not Certificate
A living portfolio with working demos replaces the traditional certificate. Show what you can do.
For Companies
Two ways to benefit from NextPath.
Support Your Employees' Transition
Fund your laid-off employees' retraining through NextPath. Fulfill Muutosturva obligations and deliver measurable outcomes.
- Muutosturva compatible
- Measurable learning outcomes
- Personalized learning paths
Find AI Talent
Post real challenges and get prototype solutions from skilled teams. Hire proven builders directly.
- Prototype solutions in 48–72h
- Proven skills, not CVs
- Direct recruitment pipeline
Trusted Partners
NextPath AI is a joint service by Saranen and ModernPath.
Saranen
Finland's leading recruitment and outplacement company. Over 20 years of experience supporting career transitions.
ModernPath
A software company specializing in AI technology. We build tools that make artificial intelligence practical.
Mika Virtanen
Former backend developer, now AI Agent Builder
Anna Korhonen
Former project manager, now AI Product Lead
Jari Mäkelä
Former data analyst, now Knowledge Engineer
250+ builders
80+ challenges solved
45+ hires made