Jamie’s Certification Plan

AI is a relatively new subject within the bounds of offering deliverable services to local businesses. Using AI for local businesses can cover a huge range of options from simple chatbots to complete process automation. It is possible to deliver some services with minimal amount of knowledge but you should learn about your subject so that you can be seen as an authority in what is a blossoming market.

Whether you want to offer simple services or become a developer of more in-depth offerings you should choose the learning path that is right for you.

1. Foundational Knowledge in AI and Machine Learning:

Free:

• Coursera: Machine Learning by Andrew Ng (Stanford University)
  • URL: https://www.coursera.org/learn/machine-learning
  • A comprehensive introduction to machine learning, data science, and statistical pattern recognition.
• Google’s Machine Learning Center
  • URL: https://developers.google.com/machine-learning
  • Offers a full set of exercises to help you understand the concepts of machine learning including deep learning and neural networks. Offers both foundation and advanced courses
• Introduction to Generative AI

• URL: https://www.cloudskillsboost.google/course_templates/536
  • This is an introductory level microlearning course aimed at explaining what Generative AI is, how it is used, and how it differs from traditional machine learning methods. It also covers Google Tools to help you develop your own Gen AI apps.
• Generative AI for Developers Learning Path
  • URL: https://www.cloudskillsboost.google/journeys/183
  • A Generative AI Learning Path with a technical focus, built for App Developers, ML Engineers, and Data Scientists. Recommended prerequisite: Introduction to Generative AI learning path.

Paid:

• Deep Learning Specialization by Andrew Ng (Coursera)
  • URL: https://www.coursera.org/specializations/deep-learning
  • A 5-course specialization that dives deeper into neural networks, deep learning, structuring machine learning projects, and more.

2. Chatbots and Conversational AI:

Free:

• Rasa’s Official Documentation and Tutorials
  • URL: https://rasa.com/docs/
  • Rasa is an open-source platform for building chatbots. Their documentation offers a hands-on approach to building chatbots.

Paid:

• Udemy: Mastering Dialogflow: Build Smart Chatbots using Dialogflow
  • URL: https://www.udemy.com/course/mastering-dialogflow-build-smart-chatbots-using-dialogflow/
  • Become a Dialogflow expert, Learn Dialogflow from Scratch, a tool by Google to design and integrate a conversational user interface into mobile apps, web applications, devices, bots, and more.

3. Data Analysis and Visualization:

Free:

• DataCamp: Introduction to Data Visualization with Python
  • URL: https://www.datacamp.com/courses/introduction-to-data-visualization-with-python
  • Learn the basics of data visualization using Python libraries like Matplotlib and Seaborn.
• Kaggle: Data Visualization and D3.js
  • URL: https://www.kaggle.com/learn/data-visualization
  • Offers hands-on exercises and projects to understand data visualization using D3.js.

4. Process Automation:

Free:

• Automate the Boring Stuff with Python
  • URL: https://automatetheboringstuff.com/
  • A great resource to learn Python programming and its applications in automating tasks.

Paid:

• Udemy: Robotic Process Automation (RPA) – UiPath for Beginners
  • URL: https://www.udemy.com/course/robotic-process-automation/
  • Dive into the world of RPA and learn how to automate business processes using UiPath.

5. Certifications:

• Microsoft Certified: Azure AI Engineer
  • URL: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/credentials/browse/?roles=ai-engineer
  • Validate your expertise in using Cognitive Services, Machine Learning, and Knowledge Mining to architect and implement Microsoft AI solutions.
• IBM AI Engineering Professional Certificate (Coursera)
  • URL: https://www.coursera.org/professional-certificates/ai-engineer
  • A comprehensive certification that covers machine learning, deep learning, and the deployment of AI solutions.

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