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The AI Training Guide
11 steps from your first application to getting paid
Start Here: Watch the 4-Minute Overview
New to AI training? Start with this video. In four minutes I walk you through what the work actually is, the three places I would start depending on what you do, and how to tell a real job from a fake. Then work through the 11 steps below.
Why I Made This
I came to AI training work during a job hunt that brought nothing but rejections, and I needed something remote.
If a friend asked me how to start, I would tell them to skip the platform research I did. This guide puts that research in one place, step by step, so you can spend the time applying instead.
The 11 Steps
- 1What Is an AI Trainer?The 5 main types of AI training work, who gets hired and how hiring works.7 min read
- 2Are AI Training Jobs Legit?5 checks that separate real AI training platforms from task scams.7 min read
- 3Which AI Training Platform Is Right for You?micro1, Ethos and Mercor compared by who they hire, how you get in and how pay runs.5 min read
- 4How to Become an AI TrainerThe 5 steps from picking your type to doing excellent first tasks.6 min read
- 5Build a Profile That Gets AcceptedWhat reviewers check, a 5-part profile structure and before and after examples.6 min read
- 6Prepare for the AI Interview and Skill ChecksA setup checklist, 5 answer rules and how to approach the skill test.9 min read
- 7How to Rate and Rank AI ResponsesA fail-first order for judging answers, a worked example and 5 common mistakes.7 min read
- 8Write Justifications That Pass ReviewA 4-part formula for justifications, with a weak and a strong example.5 min read
- 9Write Prompts and Ideal ResponsesWhat makes a prompt testable and a 4-step method for ideal responses.5 min read
- 10Get More Hours and Move Up to ReviewerThe 3-step ladder, 5 habits that earn more work and how reviewers give feedback.6 min read
- 11Getting Paid and Taxes as a ContractorThe steps from task to bank account, US and UK tax basics and the records to keep.10 min read
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AI Training Guide FAQ
Is the guide free?
Yes. The AI Training Guide is DigiNo's own guide, and every step is free to read with no sign-up. Your progress is saved in your browser.
How long does it take?
The 11 steps add up to about 73 minutes of reading, between 5 and 10 minutes each. You can take them one at a time and pick up where you left off.
Do I need experience?
Not for many generalist and data annotation roles, where clear written English matters most. Specialist roles do need real experience in that field. Step 4, How to Become an AI Trainer, covers it.