Machine learning and data science
AI Research Engineer
Also called: Applied Scientist, Research Engineer, AI Researcher
Turns research papers into working models: reproduces results, runs experiments and improves model quality.
- Skill Packs
- 15
- Class hours
- 259 (of 368, foundation optional)
- At 6 hours a week
- about 11 months
- Free certifications
- 18
- Library resources
- 104
- Interview questions
- 185
β All 167 lessons expert reviewed
Your route. Skip the foundation if you already use AI tools at work. Take the Leading with AI packs on the problems of your own organisation, and finish with the capstone AI plan that a mentor reviews with you.
Industry 5.0 Β· this path teaches 1 of 3 pillars
π€ Human-centred + π± Sustainable: add I50-SUS+ π‘οΈ Resilient: add I50-RES
1. Foundation
4 packs Β· 109 hours
The base every pack after it builds on. Skip a pack here if you already do this at work.
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1
Python programming FND-01 Beginner
37 hours 15 lessons π 4 free certifications π 8 library resources β Expert reviewed β 18 interview questions
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2
Data wrangling with NumPy and pandas DAT-02 Beginner
27 hours 11 lessons π 1 free certification π 8 library resources β Expert reviewed β 11 interview questions
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3
Statistics and probability DAT-03 Beginner
24 hours 10 lessons π 8 library resources β Expert reviewed β 11 interview questions
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4
Mathematics for machine learning MTH-01 Beginner
21 hours 10 lessons π 8 library resources β Expert reviewed β 11 interview questions
2. Core skills
3 packs Β· 85 hours
The skills the job is made of.
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5
Machine learning ML-01 Beginner
32 hours 14 lessons π 2 free certifications π 8 library resources β Expert reviewed β 15 interview questions
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6
Deep learning DL-01 Advanced
29 hours 12 lessons π 2 free certifications π 8 library resources β Expert reviewed β 12 interview questions
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7
Feature engineering, tuning and responsible machine learning ML-02 Advanced
24 hours 10 lessons π 2 free certifications π 8 library resources β Expert reviewed β 11 interview questions
3. Specialise
6 packs Β· 124 hours
The depth that sets you apart in interviews.
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8
Natural language processing NLP-01 Advanced
24 hours 10 lessons π 8 library resources β Expert reviewed β 10 interview questions
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9
Computer vision CV-01 Advanced
24 hours 10 lessons π 1 free certification π 8 library resources β Expert reviewed β 10 interview questions
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10
Generative AI foundations: how LLMs work and how to call them GEN-01 Beginner
18 hours 11 lessons π 2 free certifications π 8 library resources β Expert reviewed β 13 interview questions
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11
Prompt and context engineering with structured outputs GEN-02 Beginner
21 hours 11 lessons π 1 free certification π 8 library resources β Expert reviewed β 12 interview questions
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12
Fine-tuning, small language models and model serving GEN-04 Advanced
20 hours 10 lessons π 8 library resources β Expert reviewed β 10 interview questions
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13
AI security, safety and governance GEN-05 Advanced
17 hours 9 lessons π 2 free certifications π 8 library resources β Expert reviewed β 9 interview questions
4. Prove it
2 packs Β· 50 hours
A capstone project, then portfolio, resume and interview practice.
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14
Capstone project CAP-01 Advanced
24 hours 9 lessons β Expert reviewed β 8 interview questions
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15
Career readiness: portfolio, resume and interviews CAR-01 Beginner
26 hours 15 lessons π 1 free certification β Expert reviewed β 24 interview questions
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