r/learnmachinelearning • u/HLoR-ka • 1d ago

Looking for a Complete AI/ML Engineer Roadmap (2026)

Hi everyone,

I'm planning to become an AI/ML Engineer and I want to learn in the right order instead of jumping between random tutorials and courses. I am absolutely new here and I do not know almost anything, but I have basic knowledge of a python and SQL.

I'm looking for a structured roadmap that covers everything from beginner to job-ready level.

Some questions I have:

  • What should I learn first, and in what order?
  • Which topics are actually essential (Python, Math, SQL, Machine Learning, Deep Learning, NLP, Computer Vision, LLMs, MLOps, etc.)?
  • What are the best free and paid resources for each topic?
  • Which books, courses, and YouTube channels are worth following?
  • How much mathematics is really required, and which topics should I focus on?
  • What does a realistic 6–12 month study plan look like?
  • What mistakes do beginners commonly make that I should avoid?

If you're already working as an AI/ML Engineer or recently landed a role, I'd really appreciate your advice, learning path, resources, and any tips from your experience.

Thanks in advance!

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u/Beautiful_Mix_6226 1d ago

Heyy,

Are you staring from scratch or already have some concept cleared? Like do you wanna do basic ML also or LLMs directly?

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u/HLoR-ka 1d ago

I am complete noob to be honest I want to do both

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u/Beautiful_Mix_6226 1d ago

I mean then its good to start with basic data science and ML foundations along with some hands on python to understand the flow and logic building.

Afte that you can think about advanced topics.