Name: Generative AI Basics for Beginners & Business Professionals
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Created byTobias Faiss

Last updated 2/2025

English

What you'll learn

How to use ChatGPT, Copilot and local AI models to generate text and images
Basics of prompt engineering
High level understanding of Generative Adversarial Networks (GAN), Variational Autoencoder (VAE) and Generative Pre-Trained Transformers (GPT)
How to build and run local AI models
Ethical implications of AI
AI Governance and Compliance

Course content

9 sections • 28 lectures • 2h 11m total length

Introduction0:18
Join Tobias as he guides you through an engaging introduction to applying generative AI in daily work for business professionals.
How to get started5:29
Choose fast track or deep dive to learn generative AI with practical notes; explore IoT use cases, llms, and local models within governance and safety.
Who's your instructor?1:10

Definition and Overview7:43
Explore the history and core concepts of artificial intelligence and generative AI, from Turing and the Dartmouth Conference to deep learning, neural networks, and ChatGPT.
Key Concepts of Machine Learning and Deep Learning18:17
Explore artificial intelligence, machine learning, and deep learning concepts, including supervised, unsupervised, and reinforcement learning, neural networks, CNNs, RNNs, GANs, VAEs, and generative AI applications.
Generative AI Use-Cases1:47
Generative AI demonstrates practical use cases across drug design, content creation, customer service, and data analysis, accelerating discovery, boosting engagement, improving experiences, and enabling data driven decisions.
Introduction to Generative AI
Essay: Generative AI in your industry

Introduction7:36
Explore how generative ai fits within neural networks and deep learning, contrast generative and discriminative and unsupervised models, and explain how inputs x produce outputs y via learned function f.
Generative Adversarial Networks (GANs)5:33
Explore generative adversarial networks (GANs) as two competing neural networks—the generator and the discriminator—whose iterative feedback makes outputs increasingly realistic and indistinguishable from real data.
Variational Autoencoders (VAEs)3:52
Transformer Models5:53
Deep Dive Generative AI
Essay: Problem identification in your domain

Work with Public LLMs4:23
Explore working with public large language models through prompt engineering, learn text prompting, and create images with DALL-E 3, while comparing five key players: ChatGPT, Copilot, Gemini, Claude, and Grok.
Introduction to ChatGPT1:03
Explore ChatGPT, a GPT-based large language model with 175 billion parameters that generates human-like text and supports answering questions and conversations.
Introduction to Microsoft Copilot1:34
Prompt Engineering6:40
Master prompt engineering for large language models by crafting clear, context-rich prompts and using structured patterns to improve accuracy, reliability, and user-specific interactions.
Practical Examples and Demonstrations6:55
Prompting text and images
Work with Large Language Models (LLMs)

Installing a pre-trained Model5:47
Install a pre-trained model in LM studio by evaluating hardware needs, using Hugging Face LM Leadership Board benchmarks, and selecting quantized llama three variants with GPU offload for optimized performance.
Running the Model2:30
Load a downloaded AI model into LM Studio, select it from the dropdown, and prompt the local AI to produce a computer science poem, using the system prompt for context.
Writing a cover letter for a job application

Requirements

No programming experience needed! You'll learn everything you need to know
Basic knowledge of how to use a computer
Installing applications in Windows computers

Description

Master Generative AI for Business Professionals – Unlock AI’s Potential to Boost Your Career

Ready to Bring AI into Your Workflow Without the Overwhelm?

This beginner-friendly online course is tailor-made for professionals with no prior AI experience who want to harness the power of Generative AI tools like ChatGPT and Microsoft Copilot to drive efficiency, innovation, and growth in their businesses.

Whether you're short on time or new to the world of Artificial Intelligence, this step-by-step program ensures you gain the skills and confidence to apply AI immediately in real-world scenarios.

Why Enroll in This Course?

Learn AI Basics from Scratch
No technical background? No problem. Start with the fundamentals and build your AI knowledge step by step.
Unlock Real-World Business Applications
See how Generative AI tools like ChatGPT and MS Copilot streamline tasks, improve decision-making, and boost productivity.
Get Hands-On Experience
Practice using AI tools and even learn how to set up and run your own AI models – all explained in plain language.
Stay Ethical and Compliant
Discover how to adopt AI responsibly, follow ethical guidelines, and comply with the latest AI governance standards.

What You’ll Learn

This course breaks down complex concepts into easy-to-follow modules:

Introduction to Generative AI: Understand what Generative AI is and why it’s transforming industries.
Deep Dive into Generative Models: Explore how these systems work and how they’re reshaping business operations.
Real-World Tools: Master tools like ChatGPT and Microsoft Copilot through practical case studies and actionable examples.
Build and Use AI Models: Step-by-step guidance to install, run, and optimize AI systems on your own.
Ethical AI Practices: Learn how to use AI responsibly and navigate ethical challenges in professional settings.
AI Governance and Compliance: Keep your business aligned with emerging regulations and best practices.

What Makes This Course Different?

Unlike generic AI courses, this program focuses on business-specific applications of Generative AI, empowering you to:

Save time by automating repetitive tasks.
Improve decision-making with AI-powered insights.
Lead AI adoption confidently within your organization.

Who Should Enroll?

This course is perfect for:

Business professionals eager to adopt AI without technical jargon.
Entrepreneurs looking to leverage AI for growth.
Managers and team leaders ready to streamline operations with cutting-edge tools.

Don’t Wait to Future-Proof Your Career

Artificial Intelligence isn’t the future – it’s the present. By enrolling in this course, you’ll gain practical AI skills to stay ahead in your industry.

Start your journey today and become the go-to leader in AI-driven innovation within your organization.

Enroll Now and Start Transforming the Way You Work!

Who this course is for:

Business Professionals
Managers
Entrepreneurs
Everyone who wants to utilize AI for their daily work

What you'll learn

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Course content

Introduction3 lectures • 7min

Introduction to Generative AI3 lectures • 28min

Deep Dive Generative AI4 lectures • 23min

Work with Large Language Models (LLMs)5 lectures • 21min

Install Your Local AI4 lectures • 10min

Work With Your Local AI2 lectures • 8min

Ethical AI2 lectures • 11min

AI Governance and Compliance4 lectures • 24min

Course Wrap-Up1 lecture • 1min

Requirements

Description

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