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Forward Deployed
Forward Deployed

Learning Path

Beginner

From engineering foundations to a working retrieval prototype and a structured design answer.

For: Beginner. Some programming, little production or AI experience.

About 118 hours of required and recommended study · 29 required, 1 recommended, 14 optional, 6 later

Ready When

  • Every required module completed: lessons read and confidence rated 3 or more.
  • One case-study worksheet answered end to end, untimed.
  • Ready to move on to the Experienced software engineer or Forward Deployed Engineer path.

When to Skip

None. Each module builds on the one before, so work through them in order.

Modules, Track by Track

Work through the tracks in this order. Each module shows its flag on this path and your status.

Required
Study this module; the path assumes it.
Recommended
Study it if you have time; it strengthens the core.
Optional
Fill a gap only if you need it.
Later
Part of this path once it is written; it has no lessons yet.
Skip
Not part of this path.

  1. T0Orientation

  2. T1Engineering Foundations for AI

  3. T2LLM and Retrieval Fundamentals

  4. T3Agentic Systems

  5. T4Production AI Systems

  6. T5AI Systems Design

  7. T6Forward Deployed Engineering

  8. T7Communication and Behavioural

  9. Interview Practice and Revision

  10. T8Capstone and Portfolio

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