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AI Generalist Roadmap: Complete 2026 Study Plan

A broad, balanced foundation across the AI stack — math, classic ML, deep learning, LLMs, and production — so you can follow the field without locking into a narrow specialty in year one.

The generalist track is for people who want working AI fluency before they pick a specialization. You will ship a portfolio of six projects across classical ML, deep learning, and LLM applications, and leave with the background to move into AI Engineer, ML Engineer, or Data Scientist work within a year.
24 weeks 8h / week Free AI-curated

Explore the AI Generalist track

This track is organised as six deep-dive pages. Start with Skills if you are planning your learning; start with Salary if you are weighing a career switch.

Skills matrix →

The concrete skill ladder with 2026-calibrated proficiency targets.

Tools inventory →

Every tool you install in your first year, with hours-to-learn estimates.

Portfolio projects →

10-15 shippable build ideas with GitHub evaluation rubrics.

Certifications →

Free certs worth completing — ranked by employer-signal strength.

Salary bands →

US + regional comp data, 2026 Q1, refreshed quarterly.

Career path →

Entry to principal progression, with pay and promotion markers.

Ready to start?

AutomateEdge gives every learner a free, personalized study plan across the track. The platform tracks your weekly progress, evaluates your GitHub projects against the rubrics shown here, and issues a verifiable certificate when you complete the track.

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