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my favorite 4 free resources to learn AI
5 AI skills that will actually get you hired in 2026
1. prompt engineering
2. workflow automation
3. LLM evaluation and optimization
4. agent orchestration
5. AI-assisted coding
5 AI skills that will actually get you hired in 2026 (part 1: prompt engineering)
1. learn what prompt engineering is
2. learn the fundamentals of prompt engineering
3. see how prompt engineering is used in more advanced systems
4. try prompt engineering
- try out any of the models mentioned in the course, like chatgpt, gpt-4, or claude sonnet 4.5
- start off simple like proofreading writing or summarizing a research paper
- or try something more advanced like creating a webpage or writing code
5 AI skills that will actually get you hired in 2026 (part 2: workflow automation)
1. learn the basics
2. see an example
3. try it yourself!
5 AI skills that will actually get you hired in 2026 (part 3.1: LLM introduction)
1. learn about transformers
2. learn how LLMs work
3. see how an LLM works
how i would learn about AI/ML if i woke up and forgot everything i knew about it
1. learn python
2. learn some algorithms
3. start implementing
how i would learn ML in 2026 if i woke up tomorrow and forgot everything i knew
1. learn python
2. learn some algorithms
3. learn scikit-learn
4. start building
5. learn NLP
how i would learn about LLMs if i woke up and forgot everything i knew about it
1. learn about transformers
2. learn how LLMs work
3. see how an LLM works
how i would learn about agentic AI if i woke up and forgot everything i knew about it
1. learn what agentic AI is
2. learn the fundamentals of agentic AI
3. start implementing
how i would learn to build AI agents in 2026
1. learn the fundamentals of agentic AI
2. start building agents
3. go deeper with multi-agent systems
4. build your own projects
how i would learn to code to start building with AI in 2026
1. learn python
2. learn to use python with AI
3. learn how LLMs actually work
4. learn to build AI agents
AI coding projects that will actually get you hired
practical agentic AI projects you can try
personal workflows you can automate to learn workflow automation and make your own life easier
1. daily scheduler
- pull events from calendar and tasks from to-do list
- create schedule based on events/tasks for the day
2. meeting notetaker
- transcribe meeting notes and organize them
- use granola or fathom, or try implementing it yourself: how to build your first AI agent
3. email assistant
- check emails every morning
- filter away spam/unimportant emails
- mark important emails
workflows you can automate to make your life easier
1. morning briefing
- a daily summary of industry news, trending topics, weather, and your schedule
- sent to you before you get out of bed
2. job posting tracker
- monitors linkedin and indeed for roles that match your criteria
- sends you a daily digest of new postings
3. email assistant
- filters spam and unimportant emails
- flags emails that need your attention
- drafts replies so you can get through your inbox in five minutes
4. meeting notetaker
5. weekly meal planning
- looks at your schedule for the week and factors in your dietary preferences
- generates a meal plan and grocery list every sunday
how i would learn prompt engineering
1. learn what prompt engineering is
2. learn the fundamentals of prompt engineering
3. see how prompt engineering is used in more advanced systems
4. try prompt engineering
- try out any of the models mentioned in the course, like chatgpt, gpt-4, or claude sonnet 4.5
- start off simple like proofreading writing or summarizing a research paper
- or try something more advanced like creating a webpage or writing code
how i would learn to use claude code
1. learn about claude code and what it can do
2. learn how to use cursor with claude code and use vercel to deploy an app
3. learn how to set up claude code and starting using it
how i would learn to use claude code in 2026
1. learn what claude code is and what it can do
2. learn the basics of claude code
3. go deeper with MCP, agent skills, and subagents