How to make a career switch into AI: 8 tips

Artificial intelligence (AI) in the enterprise is poised for significant growth, so it's no wonder savvy IT professionals are looking for ways to align their career trajectories with it. Indeed, there was a 29 percent increase in the number of AI jobs listed on Indeed from May 2018 to May 2019, and a concurrent 15 decrease in candidate searches for AI roles, suggesting a potential shortage of AI experts on which IT pros could capitalize. "Machine learning and AI has become ubiquitous in our lives," says Timothy Havens, the William and Gloria Jackson Associate Professor of Computer Systems at Michigan Technological University's College of Computing and Director of the Institute of Computing and Cybersystems. "This marketplace is going to grow exponentially in the coming years; it is the perfect time for both young people and also those who wish to make a career change to become involved in a field that is going to change everything." For many IT professionals, a role in AI can be a logical next step that takes advantage of some of their existing skills.