9-step roadmap

AI Engineer

You build apps powered by AI. This ranges from smart chat features to models that spot patterns in data.

AI Engineer roadmap

Follow the line, from first step to goal.

Python
Start
Python is the main language used in AI. It's easy to read and has many helpful tools.
Math you actually need
Learn the basic statistics and algebra behind AI. You don't need a PhD to start.
Working with data
Learn to load, clean, and explore data using tools like pandas.
Machine learning basics
Learn how a computer 'learns' patterns from examples, instead of being told every rule directly.
Using AI models & APIs
Learn to plug powerful, ready-made models — like large language models — into your own apps.
Prompting & retrieval (RAG)
Get better answers from AI by giving it the right context and your own data.
Build an AI-powered app
Combine an AI model with a real interface people can use.
Evaluating & improving
Measure whether your AI is actually good, and make it better over time.
Deploy responsibly
Goal
Ship it, watch costs, and handle mistakes AI can make.