Python + AI/ML Career Roadmap
[Python Basics] --> [Data + Algorithms] --> [ML Core] --> [Deep Learning]
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+--> [Portfolio Building: Ongoing]
STAGE 1: Python Programming Mastery (1.5-2 months)
Topics:
- Variables, conditions, loops, functions
- Data types, OOP basics
- File I/O, error handling
Projects:
- Calculator, To-do list (CLI), File renamer
Materials:
- Python for Everybody (Coursera)
- Automate the Boring Stuff
STAGE 2: Python for Data & Algorithms (1 month)
Topics:
- Data structures, algorithms
- NumPy, Pandas, Matplotlib
Projects:
- Data analysis, CSV parser, charts
Materials:
- Kaggle Python/Pandas courses
- GFG Data Structures
STAGE 3: Machine Learning Core (2-3 months)
Topics:
- Regression, classification, clustering
- Scikit-learn, model evaluation
Projects:
- Spam detector, recommender
Materials:
- Andrew Ng ML (Coursera)
- Kaggle ML course
STAGE 4: Deep Learning (2-3 months)
Topics:
- Neural networks, CNN, RNN
- TensorFlow, PyTorch
Projects:
- Digit recognizer, image classifier
Materials:
- TensorFlow, PyTorch official tutorials
STAGE 5: Portfolio + Career Building
- GitHub repos, READMEs
- Portfolio site
- Kaggle competitions
Master Plan Summary:
Stage 1: Python Basics (1.5-2 months)
Stage 2: Data + Algorithms (1 month)
Stage 3: ML Core (2-3 months)
Stage 4: Deep Learning (2-3 months)
Stage 5: Portfolio (Ongoing)