Top AI Engineering Courses

Many aspiring AI engineers wonder which courses will truly boost their skills for today’s job market. Marina Wyss, an Applied Scientist and career coach at Twitch/Amazon, explored 39 AI engineering courses, sharing her top five picks in her video published on August 13, 2025. Her meticulous selection process focused on getting beyond traditional machine learning theory, emphasizing courses that teach real-world applications like deploying pre-trained models. Wyss reviewed a mix of affordability, user sentiment, interactivity, and foundational teaching quality. In her thorough analysis, DataCamp’s ‘Associate AI Engineer for Developers’ took the top rank due to its practical focus on APIs and AI app-building, supported by engaging learning tools. Wyss’ credible reviews are supported by her demand for practical learning—her critiques of the courses’ lack of coding or setup challenges underscore the need for self-driven learning environments.