AI Learning Roadmap 2026

Getting Started

1. Python Fundamentals

2. Machine Learning Basics

  • Recommended: Andrew Ng’s ML course
  • Key concepts: Supervised learning, unsupervised learning, evaluation metrics

3. Deep Learning Introduction

  • Recommended framework: PyTorch (more intuitive) or TensorFlow
  • Practice projects: Digit recognition, image classification

Advanced Topics

4. Large Language Models (LLMs)

  • Understand Transformer architecture
  • Learn Prompt Engineering
  • Try various APIs

5. AI Application Development

  • Build RAG applications
  • Learn Agent development
  • Understand MCP protocol