
A brief introduction to this course and prompt engineering.
Can you define what Generative AI is? What about the difference between Generative AI and Large Language Models? In this module, you will learn more details and the nuances of AI terminology.
Let's look at real examples on how good GenAI is in generating content.
Why are people and policy makers pointing the fingers to the bias of GenAI? Are the pointing the finger to the right target? Learn more to answer this question on your own.
LLMs are not a magic box and in this module you will understanding their inner-workings by using a close and simpler cousin: Language Models.
How can a model generate coherent answers? If so, why do they hallucinate? And what is this "hallucinations" that everybody is taking about?
Hallucinations can be a real and devastating problem. Here is a case study.
What are the consequences of GenAI adoption and what can I do to avoid being completely at the mercy of this technology?
With a good understanding of what LLMs are, let's look at the primary way you will interact with them: prompts.
What are the characteristics of a good prompt that I can refer to when creating my own?
LLMs are great if you can provide a good context; even more if you can tell which role they should play.
Let's see how the LLM react when we present few examples of the answer we want.
Do LLMs have a thought process? Let's figure it out.
To solve complex problem we necessarily need to increase the complexity of our prompt. Here is a very useful technique.
Complexity comes with the cost of the model to lose track of its reasoning process. Let's help the LLM remain consistent in the creation of a complex answer.
Can we use the LLM when the data used for training has its limitation?
Course Overview
This course offers a comprehensive introduction to Generative AI and the essential techniques of prompt engineering, equipping you with the knowledge and tools needed to navigate the evolving landscape of GenAI adoption.
What You Will Learn:
What Generative AI is:
Explore the fundamentals of Generative AI, including its capabilities to generate new content such as text, images, music, and more.
Learn about the distinctions between traditional AI and Generative AI, focusing on the latter’s ability to create original outputs from various data inputs.
Examine the ethical and societal implications of GenAI, understanding both its potential benefits and the risks it poses.
Basic Prompt Engineering Techniques:
Gain practical insights into the basics of prompt engineering, a crucial skill for effectively utilizing Generative AI models.
Learn how to craft effective prompts that yield the desired outputs, understanding the nuances of language and context.
Practice with real-world examples to solidify your understanding and ability to create useful and relevant prompts.
Advanced Prompt Engineering Techniques:
Delve deeper into advanced techniques that allow for more sophisticated interactions with GenAI models.
Understand complex prompting strategies such as the Tree of Thoughts (ToT) technique, Self-Consistency, and Generate Knowledge prompting.
Explore case studies and advanced applications, providing you with the expertise needed to tackle challenging GenAI tasks.
Mitigating Risks and Ensuring Ethical Use:
Learn about the potential biases in large language models (LLMs) and how to mitigate them.
Study the issues of coherence and hallucinations in GenAI, developing strategies to ensure reliable and accurate outputs.
Understand the importance of ethical considerations and how to implement comprehensive policies to manage AI-related risks.
Additional Resources
To complement the course, I will also run 2-hour workshops that cover prompt engineering in more detail, specifically focused on small businesses. These workshops aim to provide deeper insights and hands-on experience with advanced prompting techniques.
Conclusion
Remember, while GenAI promises to change the world, use it as a tool to extend your abilities so as to focus on your vocational and creative capabilities. You can change the world, not GenAI.
Join us in this course to become proficient in GenAI and prepare for the future workforce.
Enrollment
This course is available for free on Udemy, reflecting our mission to provide high-quality, graduate-level education to everyone. Due to platform constraints, the course is under two hours, making it concise and packed with the most relevant content to get you started with Generative AI and prompt engineering.
Enroll now and begin your journey into the transformative world of GenAI.