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Hello, I have a 3-month summer break and I’ve decided to utilize it effectively to learn AI. However, I don’t know where to start. Would anyone share a detailed roadmap that includes suggested courses and project ideas? Also, how much can I learn in this period? I have a background in programming (Java and JavaScript) but I’m a beginner in Python

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Unfortunately I do not believe any of the courses here directly teach Python, but if you are experienced and confident in your Java (especially)/JavaScript skills, I believe you should find it very easy to pick up along the way. I would even say Python is actually much easier than Java in many respects.

With that said, do you have any Machine Learning experience beyond say linear/polynomial regression ? If so what models do you know ?

I feel knowing this will provide a better indication of which Specialization you should start with.

Most people start with the ML Specialization… But I already did my ML elsewhere and just completed the Deep Learning Specialization without much problem.

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As @Nevermnd suggests, I recommend:

  • Attend a Python introduction course. You need to learn its syntax. Not knowing Python’s syntax rules will cause you much headache. You might be able to do this in parallel.

  • Attend the Machine Learning Specialization. Covers the basics.

  • Attend the Deep Learning Specialization. This covers advanced topics, and sneaks a little bit into language models and generative methods.

You might be able to cover all of this in three months, if you have sufficient focus on the tasks.

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Thank you for sharing your thoughts. I actually have 0 experience in AI. I’m currently starting with the most basic course (Intro to AI) and would take your advice into consideration :slight_smile:

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That’s a good roadmap :). How about mathematics? I’m good at it, but are there any specific topics that I need to be good at in order to excel in AI? And after which stage can I start building simple AI projects?

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The Machine Learning Specialization covers the necessary math. It assumes only that you understand basic algebra topics like the equation of a straight line.

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All of the courses include practical lab projects.

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Alright, it sounds like an excellent and informative course. Thank you so much :slight_smile: