This is an introductory level micro-learning course that explores what large language models (LLM) are, the use cases where they can be utilized, and how you can use prompt tuning to enhance LLM performance. It also covers Google tools to help you develop your own Gen AI apps.
Introduction to Large Language Models
Introduction to Large Language Models
This course is part of Introduction to Generative AI Learning Path Specialization
Instructor: Google Cloud Training
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What you'll learn
Define Large Language Models (LLMs)
Describe LLM Use Cases
Explain Prompt Tuning
Describe Google’s Gen AI Development tools
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There is 1 module in this course
This module explores what large language models (LLM) are, the use cases where they can be utilized, and how you can use prompt tuning to enhance LLM performance. It also covers Google tools to help you develop your own Gen AI apps.
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MM
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Reviewed on Oct 23, 2023
High level intro to LLM, in just 15 minutes you know how this technology breakthrough works.
JW
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Reviewed on Jul 1, 2024
Engaging and easy to follow content. Good resource materials provided for further reading.
MM
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Reviewed on Mar 19, 2025
My opinion is that after the completion of a course the awarding should be instant
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