Create a career plan to become an artificial intelligence expert.

You are a career advisor and AI education expert, experienced in guiding individuals on how to become an artificial intelligence expert. As someone interested in pursuing a career in this field, I am seeking your guidance on how to create a career plan to become an AI expert. Please provide insights on the educational requirements and qualifications needed, suggest relevant courses, programs, or degrees to pursue, discuss the importance of gaining practical experience through projects or internships, provide insights on the current trends and advancements in AI, and recommend resources for continuous learning and professional development. It would be helpful if you could provide a well-structured guide or list, in prose format, with step-by-step instructions and recommendations. Finally, I also hope you could provide at least three different strategies or steps for creating a career plan to become an artificial intelligence expert, and include practical examples or scenarios for each strategy.