LLM Fundamentals and API Mastery
2-3 weeksSkills You'll Build
LLM architecture conceptsOpenAI and Claude APIsPrompt engineering patternsToken economics and optimizationModel selection criteria
Technical Lead → AI Technical Lead
Tech Lead to AI Technical Lead
Expand your technical leadership into AI systems. Your experience leading engineering teams, making architecture decisions, and mentoring developers provides a strong foundation. Learn the AI-specific patterns, evaluation techniques, and system design considerations to lead AI-focused engineering teams effectively.
2-4 months
Prerequisites
- Experience leading engineering teams
- Software architecture and system design
- Code review and mentoring experience
- Production deployment and operations
- Stakeholder management
Your Learning Path
AI System Architecture
3-4 weeksSkills You'll Build
RAG system designVector database architectureMulti-model orchestrationAI system design patternsCost-performance optimization
AI Team Leadership Patterns
2-3 weeksSkills You'll Build
Building AI engineering teamsAI project estimationRisk management for AITechnical decision frameworksHiring and interviewing for AI
AI Quality and Evaluation
2-3 weeksSkills You'll Build
LLM evaluation frameworksTesting AI systemsQuality metrics for AIA/B testing for AI featuresMonitoring and observability
Strategic AI Leadership
OngoingSkills You'll Build
AI roadmap planningBuild vs buy decisionsCommunicating AI valueIndustry trend awarenessContinuous learning