Progression Map · v1

PlayerAI Architect

Five tiers. Eight Levels. One pipeline. Every week stacks a verified AI competency on the last — and students can start at any Level that matches their current tier.

The Five Tiers

Each Tier Unlocks the Next.

Stack one Level at a time, or commit to the full eight. Every Level you complete advances your tier — and your future.

T1

Player

Prompting · Decision Logic

Sees the system. Recognizes patterns, optimizes inputs, thinks in objectives.

Levels
L01L02
T2

Builder

Data Modeling · Machine Learning

Builds the system. Models data, trains classifiers, ships behavior that learns.

Levels
L03L04
T3

Designer

Generative AI · Ethics & Bias

Shapes the system. Generates worlds, audits fairness, owns responsible output.

Levels
L05L06
T4

AI Creator

Multi-Agent Systems

Orchestrates the system. Builds agents that use tools and collaborate.

Levels
L07
T5

AI Architect

Full-Stack AI Game Design

Owns the system. Ships a full AI-powered product end-to-end.

Levels
L08
The Journey · 8 Levels

One Week at a Time.

L01
Reflex & Recognition
Prompting & Pattern Recognition
L02
Strategy & Systems
Decision Trees & Optimization Logic
L03
Data & Scoring
Data Modeling & Statistics
L04
Behavior & ML
Machine Learning Fundamentals
L05
Generative Worlds
Generative AI (Image, Audio, Video)
L06
Fairness & Bias
Bias Detection & AI Ethics
L07
Agents & Automation
Multi-Agent Systems & Tool Use
L08
Capstone — Ship a Game
Full-Stack AI Game Design
House Rules

How Stacking Works

Rule
Start Anywhere

No prerequisites. Pick the Level that matches your current skill — we recommend L1 for first-timers.

Rule
Advance At Your Pace

Take one Level this season, two the next. Run it any time of year — progress saves to your pipeline profile.

Rule
Stack Skills Over Time

Every Level adds a stamped credential. Complete all 8 to earn the full AI Architect Certification.

Your pipeline starts at one Level.
Take it.

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