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Generative AI Handbook

Explore the free generative AI course and familiarize yourself with the concepts of LLMs, fine-tuning, RAG, vector DBs, diffusion models, chatbots, agents, and prompting techniques.

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12 Lessons
1h 12min
Updated 3 months ago
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LEARNING OBJECTIVES
  • An understanding of core concepts of generative AI, including LLMs, fine-tuning LLMs, and RAG
  • Familiarity with LangChain for building advanced, AI-powered applications that integrate various generative models
  • An understanding of using prompt engineering techniques to craft effective and efficient prompts that generate desired AI responses
  • Familiarity with vector databases for managing and organizing AI-generated content, enabling seamless application integration
  • An understanding diffusion models, AI agents, and smart chatbots, including their applications in image generation, automation, and enhancing human-AI interactions
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Every Educative lesson is designed by a team of ex-MAANG software engineers and PhD computer science educators, and developed in consultation with developers and data scientists working at Meta, Google, and more. Our mission is to get you hands-on with the necessary skills to stay ahead in a constantly changing industry. No video, no fluff. Just interactive, project-based learning with personalized feedback that adapts to your goals and experience.
ABOUT THIS COURSE
Since the rise of generative AI, the landscape of content creation and intelligent systems has profoundly transformed with large language models (LLMs). This free generative AI course will guide you through the fascinating evolution of generative AI, exploring how these models power everything from text generation to advanced multimodal capabilities. You’ll begin with the basics of content creation. You’ll explore what generative AI is and how does generative AI works. You’ll learn how LLMs and diffusion models are used to generate everything from text to images. You’ll get familiar with LangChain and vector databases in managing AI-generated content. You’ll also cover RAG and the evolving role of AI agents and smart chatbots. From fine-tuning LLMs for specialized tasks to creating multimodal AI experiences with AI-powered images and speech recognition, you’ll unlock the full potential of generative AI with this free course and navigate the future challenges of this dynamic field.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I prepare for generative AI?

To prepare for generative AI, focus on building a solid foundation in AI, machine learning, and programming, especially with Python, to understand the core concepts and technologies.

How to learn generative AI for free?

You can learn generative AI for free through various online resources, such as tutorials and courses on platforms like Educative and YouTube. These resources offer a broad range of topics, from theory to practical implementation.

Can I directly learn generative AI?

You can directly learn generative AI by studying its core concepts, such as large language models and neural networks.

Does generative AI use NLP?

Yes, generative AI leverages natural language processing (NLP) techniques to effectively perform tasks such as text generation, translation, and sentiment analysis.