Learn the Basics of LLMs

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Here's what you'll learn:

Introduction
Large Language Models
How They Work
Quiz
How They Learn
Quiz
Use Cases
Your Use Cases
Different LLMs
Conclusion
Review the Course
Exit Survey

About this Course

Large Language Models (LLMs) like GPT-4 (used in ChatGPT), Claude, and LLaMA are powerful tools for automating tasks, enhancing decision-making, and optimizing business processes. These models use advanced algorithms to process and generate human-like text, enabling applications like customer support, content creation, data analysis, and workflow automation

This course provides a practical introduction to LLMs, tailored for business leaders and non-tech professionals. You’ll learn the basics of how these models function, how they’re trained, and how to harness their potential.

The course includes practical examples and discussions to help you connect these technical concepts to business use cases. By the end, you’ll be equipped to identify areas where LLMs can create value, engage effectively with technical teams, and integrate these models into your organization’s strategy to drive success.

Skills You'll Gain

  • LLM Fundamentals: Gain a comprehensive understanding of how Large Language Models work and their core capabilities.

  • Technical Concepts: Master key technical concepts including pre-training, fine-tuning, and model architectures.

  • Practical Applications: Learn how to apply LLMs across different industries and use cases for maximum business impact.

  • Strategic Implementation: Develop the knowledge needed to make informed decisions about LLM adoption and deployment.

  • Communication Skills: Build confidence in discussing LLM technology and strategy with technical and business stakeholders.

Your Instructor: Sander Schulhoff

CEO of Learn Prompting

Sander Schulhoff is the Founder of Learn Prompting and an ML Researcher at the University of Maryland. He created the first open-source Prompt Engineering guide, which reached 3 million people and taught them to use tools like ChatGPT. Sander also led a team behind Prompt Report, the most comprehensive study of prompting ever done. This 76-page survey, co-authored with researchers from the University of Maryland, OpenAI, Microsoft, Google, Princeton, Stanford, and other leading institutions, analyzed 1,500+ academic papers and covered 200+ prompting techniques.

Course Format

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    3 Days (self-paced). Bite-sized video lessons designed for busy learners, supplemented with quizzes and exercises.

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    Engaging video content, interactive quizzes, and hands-on assignments.

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Reviews

5 star rating

Great introductory course

Jason Calleja

The introduction to LlMs was a brief and very insightful course.

The introduction to LlMs was a brief and very insightful course.

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5 star rating

LLM basic knowledge

Theresa Davis

It is a terrific precursor to more advanced studies

It is a terrific precursor to more advanced studies

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5 star rating

Informative Course

Mary Styles

This was a great introductory to LLMs.

This was a great introductory to LLMs.

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5 star rating

LLM Review

Bharath PASUPULETI

Simple basic introduction go get an ideal

Simple basic introduction go get an ideal

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5 star rating

An excellent introduction to LLM's

Quintius Walker

This was a very informative and beginner friendly introduction to LLM's.

This was a very informative and beginner friendly introduction to LLM's.

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4 star rating

Great introductory course, could be more in depth

Sanmitra Pangerkar

Great introductory course, could be more in depth

Great introductory course, could be more in depth

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5 star rating

Mastering in Large Language Models (LLMs)

Hemanth Kumar Garikapati

The course provides a solid grounding in how LLMs are designed, trained, and used.

The course provides a solid grounding in how LLMs are designed, trained, and used.

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5 star rating

Great quick intro

Patrick Fertitta

Straight to the point and doesn't waste time. I enjoyed it a lot.

Straight to the point and doesn't waste time. I enjoyed it a lot.

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5 star rating

Great quick intro

Patrick Fertitta

Straight to the point and doesn't waste time. I enjoyed it a lot.

Straight to the point and doesn't waste time. I enjoyed it a lot.

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5 star rating

Intro to LLM!

Davide Di Carlo

Fast and easy course to set foundations with

Fast and easy course to set foundations with

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5 star rating

Great quick intro

Patrick Fertitta

Straight to the point and doesn't waste time. I enjoyed it a lot.

Straight to the point and doesn't waste time. I enjoyed it a lot.

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