Simple Definitions (2 Minutes)
AI (Artificial Intelligence) — the broader field of building intelligent systems.
ML (Machine Learning) — a part of AI where systems learn from data.
Data Science — extracting business insights from data, with ML as one of its tools.
A simple way to understand it: AI > ML > Data Science — think of them as overlapping areas with different scopes.
Career Paths & Salaries (India 2026)
Data Analyst: Rs.6–15 LPA — SQL, Excel, Power BI, basic Python
Data Scientist: Rs.12–30 LPA — stats, ML, storytelling
ML Engineer: Rs.15–40 LPA — building and deploying models
AI/GenAI Engineer: Rs.18–55 LPA — LLMs, RAG, agents
Which One Is Right for You? (Decision Framework)
- Non-programmer, business-minded? → Data Science course (start with Python fundamentals)
- Engineer, math comfortable? → Machine Learning course
- Know programming and want a future-focused path? → AI & GenAI course
All three WC Skills courses are updated for 2026, with GenAI modules included.
A Smart Shortcut
If you are unsure, start with the Python course (8 weeks) to build a strong foundation and discover which area interests you most. WC Skills offers a progression path from Python to Data Science, ML and AI.
Python Course · Data Science · AI & GenAI
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