6 Career Paths

AI Learning Roadmaps

Step-by-step guides to launch your AI career. From beginner to expert, find your path.

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High Demand

AI roles growing 40%/yr

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3-18 month paths

High Salaries

$100K - $500K+

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Machine Learning Engineer

Advanced

Build & Deploy ML Systems

Learn to design, build, and deploy machine learning models at scale. This path covers everything from fundamentals to production MLOps.

12-18 months $150K - $300K Demand: Very High
1

Programming Foundations

2-3 months
PythonData StructuresAlgorithmsGit
Python.orgLeetCodeCodecademy
2

Mathematics for ML

2-3 months
Linear AlgebraCalculusProbabilityStatistics
Khan Academy3Blue1BrownMIT OpenCourseWare
3

Machine Learning Fundamentals

3-4 months
Supervised LearningUnsupervised LearningScikit-learnModel Evaluation
Andrew Ng's ML CourseHands-On ML BookFast.ai
4

Deep Learning

3-4 months
Neural NetworksCNNsRNNsPyTorch/TensorFlow
Deep Learning SpecializationPyTorch Tutorialsd2l.ai
5

MLOps & Production

2-4 months
DockerKubernetesMLflowCI/CDCloud Platforms
Made With MLMLOps ZoomcampAWS/GCP Certifications

Prompt Engineer

Beginner

Master AI Communication

Learn to effectively communicate with LLMs and build AI-powered applications. The fastest growing role in AI with low barrier to entry.

3-6 months $100K - $200K Demand: Very High
1

AI Fundamentals

2-3 weeks
How LLMs WorkAI Capabilities & LimitsAI Tools Overview
ChatGPT Prompt Engineering CourseAnthropic DocumentationOpenAI Guides
2

Prompt Engineering Basics

1 month
Zero-shotFew-shotChain of ThoughtSystem Prompts
Learn PromptingPrompt Engineering GuideClaude Documentation
3

Advanced Techniques

1-2 months
ReActTree of ThoughtsSelf-ConsistencyRetrieval Augmentation
Langchain DocsLlamaIndexResearch Papers
4

Building AI Applications

1-2 months
API IntegrationLangchain/LlamaIndexVector DatabasesRAG Systems
Langchain TutorialsPinecone DocsOpenAI Cookbook

AI Research Scientist

Advanced

Push the Boundaries of AI

Conduct cutting-edge research in machine learning, contribute to scientific papers, and advance the field of AI.

4-6 years $200K - $500K Demand: High
1

Strong Academic Foundation

4 years
Computer Science DegreeMathematicsResearch Methods
University ProgramsMIT OCWStanford Online
2

Graduate Studies (PhD)

4-6 years
Original ResearchPublicationThesis DefensePeer Review
Top CS PhD ProgramsResearch LabsConferences
3

Specialized Research

Ongoing
NLPComputer VisionRLAlignmentInterpretability
ArxivNeurIPSICMLResearch Internships
4

Industry or Academia

Ongoing
Lab LeadershipGrant WritingMentorshipIndustry Collaboration
OpenAIDeepMindAnthropicUniversity Positions

AI Product Manager

Intermediate

Lead AI Product Strategy

Bridge the gap between AI capabilities and business value. Lead teams to build AI-powered products users love.

6-12 months $150K - $250K Demand: High
1

Product Management Fundamentals

2-3 months
Product StrategyUser ResearchAgile/ScrumRoadmapping
ReforgeProduct SchoolInspired (Book)
2

AI/ML Literacy

1-2 months
ML ConceptsModel TypesAI CapabilitiesLimitations
Google ML Crash CourseAI for EveryonePapers With Code
3

AI Product Skills

2-3 months
AI UX PatternsData RequirementsModel EvaluationAI Ethics
People + AI GuidebookAI Product InstituteCase Studies
4

Leadership & Communication

2-3 months
Cross-functional LeadershipStakeholder ManagementTechnical Communication
SVPGLenny's NewsletterAI PM Communities

Data Scientist

Intermediate

Extract Insights from Data

Analyze complex data, build predictive models, and drive data-informed decisions across organizations.

9-15 months $120K - $220K Demand: High
1

Programming & SQL

2-3 months
PythonSQLPandasData Manipulation
DataCampMode AnalyticsKaggle Learn
2

Statistics & Probability

2-3 months
Hypothesis TestingRegressionBayesian StatsA/B Testing
Statistics with PythonThink StatsCoursera Stats
3

Machine Learning

3-4 months
Supervised LearningFeature EngineeringModel SelectionXGBoost
Kaggle CompetitionsScikit-learn DocsML Mastery
4

Communication & Tools

2-3 months
Data VisualizationStorytellingDashboardsBusiness Acumen
TableauStorytelling with DataBusiness Case Studies

AI Startup Founder

Advanced

Build the Next AI Unicorn

Launch and scale an AI startup. Combine technical knowledge with business skills to create impactful AI products.

6-12 months prep Unlimited potential Demand: Self-Created
1

Technical Foundation

3-6 months
AI/ML UnderstandingProduct DevelopmentPrototyping
Y Combinator Startup SchoolFast.aiBuilding AI Products
2

Ideation & Validation

1-2 months
Problem DiscoveryCustomer InterviewsMVP DefinitionMarket Research
The Mom TestLean StartupCustomer Discovery
3

Building & Launching

2-4 months
MVP DevelopmentGo-to-MarketEarly UsersIteration
Indie HackersProduct HuntLaunch Strategies
4

Fundraising & Scaling

Ongoing
PitchingVC RelationshipsTeam BuildingGrowth
YC LibraryFirst Round Reviewa]6z Guides

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