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Introduction to LLMs

A beginner-friendly course covering the fundamentals of Large Language Models — what they are, how they work, and how to use them effectively.

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beginner14 lessons · 4 sections

Large Language Models (LLMs) are transforming how we interact with technology. In this course, you will build a solid foundation in understanding what LLMs are, the architecture that powers them, the most popular models available today, and practical techniques like prompt engineering.

No prior AI experience is required. By the end of this course, you'll be able to confidently describe how LLMs work, compare different models, and use prompting strategies to get better results.

Course curriculum

SECTION 1What Are Large Language Models?4 lessons
  1. Welcome & Course OverviewReading
  2. What Is an LLM?Reading
  3. A Brief History of Language ModelsReading
  4. LLMs vs Traditional AI vs Classic ChatbotsReading
SECTION 2How LLMs Work3 lessons
  1. The Transformer ArchitectureReading
  2. Tokenization: How LLMs Read TextReading
  3. Training, Fine-Tuning, and RLHFReading
SECTION 3Popular LLMs and Real-World Applications4 lessons
  1. GPT Series — OpenAIReading
  2. Claude — AnthropicReading
  3. Gemini, LLaMA, Mistral & OthersReading
  4. Real-World Applications of LLMsReading
SECTION 4Using LLMs Effectively3 lessons
  1. Prompt Engineering FundamentalsReading
  2. Zero-Shot, One-Shot & Few-Shot PromptingReading
  3. Limitations: Hallucinations, Bias & Context LimitsReading