90 Days from Zero to Building Real AI Projects
This plan is designed for someone dedicating 1-2 hours daily. By the end of 90 days you'll be able to build real AI applications.
Month 1: Foundations (Days 1-30)
Weeks 1-2: Python from Scratch
Weeks 3-4: Python for Data
End of Month 1 Goal
✅ Write Python confidently
✅ Process and analyze data
✅ First project on GitHub
Month 2: Artificial Intelligence (Days 31-60)
Weeks 5-6: Classical ML
Weeks 7-8: Generative AI
End of Month 2 Goal
✅ Understand classical ML and build models
✅ Know how LLMs work
✅ First RAG project
Month 3: Building and Deploying (Days 61-90)
Weeks 9-10: Claude API and App Development
Weeks 11-12: Deployment and Final Project
End of Month 3 Goal
✅ Complete published AI application
✅ Portfolio with 3+ projects
✅ Ready for the job market
Success Tips
1. **Consistency over quantity** — 1 hour daily beats 8 hours weekly
2. **Build while learning** — don't wait until you "know everything"
3. **Use Claude as a teacher** — ask it what you don't understand
4. **Join a community** — learning with others is faster