AI Learning Plan

I may have mentioned in a previous post that I joined DataCamp to learn about artificial intelligence (ai) because it has everything I need (or think I need right now as a beginner) in one place.

Not only is it great for learning but the continuous prompting to practice what I know, the tests to gauge my current level and how to improve, plus the ability to focus on a learning plan, all make for focused and consistent learning.

I have used the personalized learning plan available to follow an AI learning track and DataCamp has been put together what I need to learn. I have been very focused and I am really enjoying it.

AI Theory

Introduction to Generative AI

• Generative AI in the machine learning landscape (complete)
• What is generative AI
• The evolution of generative AI

Getting Started with AI (complete)

Benefits, Limitations and Use Cases of AI (complete)

Introduction to Large Language Models (LLM)

• The rise of LLMs in the AI landscape
• Real-world applications (complete)
• Challenges of language modeling

Training Methodology and Techniques

• Advanced fine-tuning
• Building blocks to train LLMs
• Introducting the transformer
• Attention mechanisms

Developing Generative AI Models

• Model design and data collection
• Model evaluation

Building Blocks of LLMs

• Novelty of LLMs
• Generalized overview of NLP
• Fine-tuning
• Learning techniques

Using AI Models and Generated Content Responsibly

• Evaluating and mitigating social bias
• Responsible generative AI applications (complete)

Concerns and Considerations

• Data concerns and considerations
• Ethical and envionmental concerns (complete)

Building a Proof of Concept

• Data

I went through their skills assessment quiz to get an idea of how I will score based on what I already know. The targe score is 109 (to be ready for their exam) and my score was 114 so based on that I can take their certification exam. I have decided to wait however to complete everything. I want to be in the strongest position possible.

Once I complete this I will focus on intermediate Python - although according to the tests I have taken I need to improve my beginner Python first.