As someone looking to break into leadership AI roles, I had several conversations with Machine Learning Engineers and AI Product Owners to identify key topics to cover and courses that would be beneficial. Majority of these courses will be LinkedIn Learning courses because I get access to LinkedIn Learning for free from an organization I work with:

• Introduction to AI and Machine Learning: Begin with a broad understanding of what AI and machine learning are, their applications, and their impact on various industries.

  • LinkedIn Courses:

    • Introduction to Artificial Intelligence

    • What is Generative AI?

    • Becoming an AI-First Product Leader

  • Coursera Courses:

    • AI Product Management Specialization

• Business Applications of AI/ML: Explore how AI and machine learning can be applied in business contexts, such as customer service, marketing, finance, operations, and supply chain management.

  • LinkedIn Courses

    • Artificial Intelligence and Business Strategy

    • Supply Chain Foundations: Analytics

• Data Literacy: Understand the importance of data in AI/ML projects, including data collection, storage, processing, and analysis. Learn about data quality, data governance, and data privacy.

  • LinkedIn Courses

    •  AI Fundamentals for Data Professionals

  • Coursera Courses

    • Machine Learning

  • Edx Courses:

    • Introduction to Artificial Intelligence (AI)

    • Introduction to Deep Learning

I am trying to strike a balance between theoretical knowledge and practical experience. So this feels like a good starting point.