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Getting Started with Generative AI
Boost your career with in-demand digital skills and genAI applications
Artificial intelligence is the talk of the town. As AI adoption becomes more and more commonplace, big companies are now relying on generative AI tools – and the people who know how to use them – to turn bigger profits.
Stay ahead of the curve and stand out as a tech-savvy professional by joining this online course from PragmaticAI, helping you adapt your practices to align with where AI is heading.
In just three weeks, you’ll not only have learned the basics of generative AI and how to leverage its models, you’ll also be on your way to building robust generative AI systems of your own.
Learn the basics of generative AI and large language models
You’ll begin with an introduction to generative AI, exploring what it is, how it started, and it’s evolution into the large language models (LLM) we use today.
In studying the generative AI landscape and systems available, as well as diving into generative AI’s architecture and processes, you’ll grasp how each model works, even major foundation models, like ChatGPT and Hugging Face.
Interact with AI models
Once you’ve grasped the basics, you’ll advance to interacting directly with generative AI models. You’ll learn the essentials of prompt engineering, including how to craft effective prompts and use techniques like few-shot prompting, chaining prompts, and task breakdowns.
By the end of the week, you’ll be able to apply advanced skills to overcome context limitations.
Build AI applications with Retrieval Augmented Generation and Azure
Finally, you’ll explore different types of generative AI applications, from API-based to multi-model systems.
With newly acquired AI skills, you’ll learn the fundamentals of building AI applications, like Retrieval Augmented Generation (RAG), and testing it it on cloud tools, like Azure.
Syllabus
Week 1
Introduction to Generative AI
Foundations of Generative AI
These lessons will cover the foundational knowledge about Generative AI like its background history, and how large language models work in addition to how they can be created.
Overview of Large Language Models
Find out more about what are LLMs are how do they work, including their benefits and risks as well as challenges of working with LLMs.
Generative AI Landscape
An overview of the platforms and technologies leading the AI landscape like OpenAI, HuggingFace and cloud-based solutions
Week 2
Interacting with Models
Introduction to Prompting
We will cover employing prompting best practices and providing relevant context to generate outputs from AI systems. You will see how to use different techniques and examples to overcome context limitations
Improved prompting
Building on the basics of prompting, now we will go through some advanced techniques like using feedback or building on previous context
Advanced Prompt Engineering
By understanding the limits of context and applying advanced techniques, you will have the capabilities of enhancing the responses from AI systems
Week 3
Building robust Generative AI systems
Generative AI Applications
Find more about the common types of Gen AI applications and how they can be used to tackle different problems
Introduction to Retrieval Augmented Generation
This enhancing technique in Generative AI applications will provide you grounding and enhancement when designing robust AI applications
Exploring a cloud-based Generative AI application
Apply your LLM knowledge when deploying an LLM to the cloud
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On every step of the course you can meet other learners, share your ideas and join in with active discussions in the comments.
What will you achieve?
By the end of the course, you‘ll be able to...
- Apply different prompt engineering techniques for enhancing generative AI output
- Develop Generative AI software solutions.
- Create automation based on powerful generative AI patterns
Who is the course for?
This course is ideal for beginners jumping into generative AI for the first time. It is designed to provide a comprehensive foundation for learners with little to no prior experience in AI.
Versatile across sectors and applicable to a variety of job titles now requiring AI adoption, this professional development course allows you to integrate AI into your work and stay ahead in a rapidly evolving landscape.
Who will you learn with?
Former Olympic high jumper with 15 years of Software Engineering. He teaches ML, Rust, and Python at Duke University and is an expert in MLOps, Azure, and automation
Who developed the course?
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Develop skills to further your career
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- Access to 1,000+ courses
- Learn at your own pace
- Discuss your learning in comments
- Tests to boost your learning
- Digital certificate when you're eligible
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$109/one-off payment
Fulfill your current learning need
- Access to this course
- Learn at your own pace
- Discuss your learning in comments
- Tests to boost your learning
- Printed and digital certificate when you’re eligible
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Sample the course materials
- Access expires 2 Nov 2024
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