Hi all I am new to the forum. I completed the AI for Everyone course on Coursera before learning of this platform. I joined here and completed the AI Prompting for Everyone course. I have started the Agentic AI course but am a beginner when it comes to coding. I can see the world transitioning to a future where AI continues to become more and more prominent in the daily lives of everyone. I am currently exploring career path options and want to pursue the goal of becoming an AI builder and/or consultant. What course path should I take? Any advice would be greatly appreciated!
To become a successful AI builder or consultant, you need to transition from non-technical concepts to hands-on programming. Jumping straight into Agentic AI without coding experience will be difficult.
Here is the recommended path to bridge the gap:
- Master Python Basics: Before taking more AI courses, learn Python fundamentals (variables, loops, functions, lists, dictionaries, and basic object-oriented programming). The “Python for Everybody” specialization on Coursera is a solid starting point.
- Learn Machine Learning Foundations:
- Once you know basic Python, take the Machine Learning Specialization by Andrew Ng. It teaches you how ML works under the hood using code.
- Follow this with the Deep Learning Specialization if you want to build custom neural networks or work with computer vision and NLP.
- Transition to Generative AI & Agents:
- Take the Generative AI with Large Language Models (GenAI with LLMs) course on Coursera or DeepLearning.AI platform. This gives you the core technical background for modern LLMs.
- Explore DeepLearning.AI’s short courses on LangChain, CrewAI, and API integration. These are perfect for AI consultants who want to stitch APIs together to build functional apps.
As an AI consultant, you must understand the limitations of these models (hallucinations, latency, cost) and how to evaluate them. As a builder, you must be comfortable reading and writing Python code daily. Focus on Python first.
Thank you very much for the reply! I will start with the Python for Everybody course