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    - Fix broken links or typos
    - Help add more projects

    For detailed instructions on how to contribute, check the **[Contributing Guide](https://github.com/your-username/ossu-ai-engineering/blob/main/CONTRIBUTING.md)**.
    For detailed instructions on how to contribute, check the **[Contributing Guide](https://github.com/DocParseAI/Ai-Engineering-Roadmap/blob/main/CONTRIBUTING.md)**.

    ### **Project Repository**
    The full curriculum is hosted on GitHub, and you can explore it, contribute, or learn at your own pace:
    [**Open Source AI Engineering Curriculum**](https://github.com/your-username/ossu-ai-engineering)
    [**Open Source AI Engineering Curriculum**](https://github.com/DocParseAI/Ai-Engineering-Roadmap)

    This curriculum is **free** and designed to keep pace with the most current advancements in AI, ensuring that learners stay ahead in the field.

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    # 🎓 Open Source AI Engineering Curriculum

    Welcome to the **Open Source AI Engineering Curriculum**, a complete path for anyone aspiring to become a self-taught AI engineer — from basic programming skills to mastering cutting-edge AI techniques like Large Language Models, Agentic AI, and Prompt Engineering.

    This curriculum is designed for self-learners and includes all the resources needed to become proficient in AI engineering, powered by **free and open-source** materials.

    ### **Why This Project Exists**
    The field of Artificial Intelligence is rapidly evolving, but access to structured, high-quality AI education often comes with high costs. This curriculum aims to provide **free and open** resources to anyone eager to learn, covering essential AI engineering skills, from basic programming to deploying advanced models.

    ### **Curriculum Overview**
    The curriculum is divided into multiple sections:

    - **Programming**: Python, Git, Data Structures
    - **Mathematics**: Linear Algebra, Probability, Statistics
    - **Machine Learning**: Supervised, Unsupervised, Model Evaluation
    - **Deep Learning**: Neural Networks, CNNs, RNNs, Transformers
    - **Specializations**: Natural Language Processing (NLP), Computer Vision, Reinforcement Learning (RL)
    - **Modern AI**: Large Language Models (LLMs), Agentic AI, Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG), Prompt Engineering
    - **Capstone Projects**: Real-world AI projects

    Each section is designed to progressively build knowledge and culminate in hands-on experience with practical projects.

    ### **Guided Curriculum Path**
    The curriculum is designed to be followed step-by-step, but you can also jump to any section you're interested in. Each path comes with a list of recommended resources, including free online courses, textbooks, and project ideas.

    ### **How to Contribute**
    This project is **open source** and community-driven. If you'd like to contribute, you can:
    - Suggest additional resources
    - Improve existing content
    - Fix broken links or typos
    - Help add more projects

    For detailed instructions on how to contribute, check the **[Contributing Guide](https://github.com/your-username/ossu-ai-engineering/blob/main/CONTRIBUTING.md)**.

    ### **Project Repository**
    The full curriculum is hosted on GitHub, and you can explore it, contribute, or learn at your own pace:
    [**Open Source AI Engineering Curriculum**](https://github.com/your-username/ossu-ai-engineering)

    This curriculum is **free** and designed to keep pace with the most current advancements in AI, ensuring that learners stay ahead in the field.

    Let's build a community of learners and contribute to the growth of AI engineering knowledge!