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Large Language Models (LLMs) Concepts

Beginner 2 hours English Completion Certificate

What you'll learn

Explain how large language models are trained
Understand the transformer architecture at a high level
Grasp core NLP concepts like tokens and embeddings
Distinguish pre-training from fine-tuning
Reason about LLM capabilities and failure modes
Weigh the ethical and environmental costs of LLMs

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Instructor

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Vidhi Chugh
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Taught by Vidhi Chugh, an AI strategist and ethicist, who balances the technical mechanics of LLMs with their societal and environmental implications.

Requirements

  • No coding required; basic AI familiarity helps

Who this course is for

  • Professionals who want to understand LLMs deeply
  • Analysts and PMs working alongside AI teams
  • Curious learners beyond the basics

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Frequently asked questions

It's conceptual, not hands-on — no coding — but it goes deeper than a basic intro, covering transformers, training, and NLP fundamentals.
Generative AI Concepts is the broad, beginner overview; LLMs Concepts zooms in specifically on how large language models work. Take Concepts first if you're new.
About two hours.
No — it's about understanding them. For building, take Working with the OpenAI API or Developing LLM Applications with LangChain.
The first chapter is free; the rest is on a DataCamp subscription (~$29/month annually), with a statement of accomplishment on completion.
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