96384 - Large Language Models Certificate
Course Overview
Pre-trained Large Language Models like ChatGPT offer impressive capabilities but they cannot be used in scenarios where the underlying data is proprietary and requires industry-specific knowledge. Businesses are rushing to build custom LLM applications that offer enhanced performance, control, customization and most importantly, competitive advantage.Yes, a very basic level of python programming language.
This bootcamp offers a comprehensive introduction to get started with building a ChatGPT on your own data. By the end of the bootcamp, you will be capable of building LLM-powered applications on any dataset of your choice.
This program requires the participant has very basic level of python programming language.
What You'll Learn
Learning Modules:
1. Generative AI and LLM Fundamentals: A comprehensive introduction to the fundamentals of generative AI, foundation models and Large language models
2. Canonical Architectures of LLM Applications: An in-depth understanding of various LLM-powered application architectures and their relative tradeoffs
3. Embeddings and Vector Databases: Hands-on experience with vector databases and vector embeddings
4. Prompt Engineering: Practical experience with writing effective prompts for your LLM applications
5. Orchestration Frameworks: LangChain and Llama Index: Practical experience with orchestration frameworks like LangChain and Llama Index
6. Deployment of LLM Applications: Learn how to deploy your LLM applications using Azure and Hugging Face cloud
7. Customizing Large Language Models: Practical experience with fine-tuning, parameter efficient tuning and retrieval parameter-efficient + retrieval-augmented approaches
8. Building An End-to-End Custom LLM Application: A custom LLM application created on selected datasets
Who Should Attend
- Anyone interested in getting a headstart by getting a hands-on experience with building LLM applications.
- Data professionals who want to supercharge their data skills using cutting-edge generative AI tools and techniques.
- Product leaders at enterprises or startups seeking to leverage LLMs to enhance their products, processes and services.
Additional Information
The Software and subscriptions are included in the registration fee:
- An assortment of software subscriptions worth $500, enhancing the value of the program.
- A 12-month unlimited access to all learning resources, allowing for continuous learning and review.
- A repository of practice materials.
The students needs to bring their own Laptops. As for software installation, the program uses browser-based coding labs. The students will not need to install any software on your own laptop.
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Tuition Remission Discount
This course is eligible for UNM Tuition Remission under professional development. UNM Staff, Faculty and Retirees using UNM Tuition Remission are eligible for a discounted tuition fee of $3,450. To apply the discount and to register, email your completed UNM Tuition Remission form to CERegistration@unm.edu.