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AI Marketing Foundations: Learning Path

A structured learning path for marketers new to AI — covering core concepts, practical tools, and first workflows to implement.

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Published 2026-06-01

Who This Is For

Marketers who are new to AI and want a clear, structured path from "what is this?" to "I'm using this in my workflow every day."

Path Overview

Stage 1: Core Concepts (Week 1)

  • What AI models actually do (and don't do)
  • The difference between AI tools, AI agents, and AI workflows
  • How to evaluate AI tools for marketing use cases

Start with: What Is an AI Agent?

Stage 2: First Use Cases (Week 2–3)

  • AI for copy and content generation
  • AI for social media planning
  • AI for research and summarization

Start with: AI for Social Media: Where to Start

Stage 3: Workflow Integration (Week 4+)

  • Building your first AI-assisted workflow
  • Review and QA processes for AI output
  • Measuring impact

Start with: Social Media Calendar Agent

Estimated Time

4–6 weeks at 2–3 hours per week.