This comprehensive roadmap covers everything you need to become a proficient data scientist and AI engineer. From data manipulation and statistical analysis to machine learning algorithms, deep learning, and AI system deployment. You'll learn to work with real-world datasets, build predictive models, create intelligent applications, and deploy AI solutions to production. Perfect for beginners looking to start a career in data science or experienced professionals wanting to advance their AI skills.
Prerequisites
What you should know before starting this roadmap
- • Basic programming knowledge (Python preferred)
- • Understanding of fundamental mathematics and statistics
- • Familiarity with basic algebra and calculus concepts
- • Logical thinking and problem-solving abilities
- • Access to a computer with internet connection
- • Willingness to work with large datasets and complex algorithms
Roadmap Resources
Curated resources to help you on your journey
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Data Science Handbook - Jake VanderPlas
(book)
40 hours
python, data-science, pandas, numpy
Comprehensive guide to data science with Python
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Machine Learning Course - Andrew Ng
(Course)
60 hours
machine-learning, coursera, stanford
Foundational machine learning course by Stanford
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Deep Learning Specialization - Coursera
(Course)
80 hours
deep-learning, neural-networks, coursera
Comprehensive deep learning course series
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Kaggle Learn
(tutorial)
30 hours
kaggle, tutorials, data-science
Interactive data science and ML tutorials
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Towards Data Science - Medium
(Article)
Varies
medium, articles, community
Community-driven data science articles and tutorials
Visual Learning Path
See the structure, skill levels, and prerequisites at a glance
Learning Path
Follow this structured curriculum to master Data Science & AI Engineering Mastery 2024
Python for Data Science
Learning Beginner FoundationMaster Python programming fundamentals specifically tailored for data science and machine learning applications. Learn essential libraries and tools.
Statistics & Mathematics for Data Science
Learning Beginner FoundationBuild a strong foundation in statistics, probability, and mathematical concepts essential for understanding machine learning algorithms and data analysis.
Data Wrangling & Preprocessing
Learning Intermediate Data EngineeringLearn essential data cleaning, preprocessing, and feature engineering techniques to prepare raw data for machine learning models.
Exploratory Data Analysis (EDA)
Learning Intermediate Data AnalysisMaster the art of exploring and understanding data through visualization, statistical analysis, and storytelling techniques.
Machine Learning Fundamentals
Learning Intermediate Machine LearningLearn core machine learning concepts, algorithms, and implementation using scikit-learn and other popular libraries.
Deep Learning & Neural Networks
Learning Advanced Deep LearningDive into deep learning with neural networks, convolutional networks, recurrent networks, and modern deep learning frameworks.
Natural Language Processing (NLP)
Learning Advanced NLPLearn to process, analyze, and generate human language using modern NLP techniques and transformer models.
Big Data & Cloud Computing
Learning Advanced Big DataLearn to work with large-scale data using distributed computing, cloud platforms, and big data technologies.
Model Deployment & MLOps
Learning Advanced MLOpsLearn to deploy machine learning models in production environments and implement MLOps best practices.
Capstone Project: AI-Powered Application 🎓 Capstone Project
Project expert CapstoneApply all your skills to build a comprehensive AI-powered application that solves a real-world problem.
What You'll Learn
Skills and knowledge you'll gain from this roadmap
- • Master Python programming for data science and machine learning
- • Perform comprehensive data analysis and visualization using pandas, numpy, and matplotlib
- • Build and evaluate machine learning models for classification, regression, and clustering
- • Implement deep learning solutions using TensorFlow and PyTorch
- • Design and optimize database queries for data extraction and manipulation
- • Deploy machine learning models to production environments
- • Apply statistical methods and hypothesis testing to real-world problems
- • Create interactive dashboards and data storytelling presentations
Career Opportunities
Where this roadmap can take your career
- • Data Scientist
- • Machine Learning Engineer
- • AI Engineer
- • Data Analyst
- • Business Intelligence Developer
- • Research Scientist
- • Quantitative Analyst
- • Data Engineer
- • AI Research Engineer
- • Freelance Data Consultant
Estimated Salary Range
- India: ₹8 LPA – ₹35 LPA
- US: $80k – $180k