Course Description:

This beginner-level course introduces the fundamentals of Large Language Models (LLMs) and their applications in business. Participants will learn the basic concepts, capabilities, and limitations of LLMs, as well as how businesses can leverage these models for various tasks such as content generation, customer support, and data analysis.

 

Recommended Skills:

• Basic understanding of machine learning concepts.
• Familiarity with general business processes and objectives.

 

What Will Be Gained:

• Foundational knowledge of LLMs and how they work.
• Insights into practical applications of LLMs in business contexts.
• Understanding of ethical considerations and limitations of LLMs.
• Hands-on experience with using basic LLM tools and platforms.

 

Course Outline:

Day 1: Introduction to LLMs

• Overview of Artificial Intelligence and Natural Language Processing (NLP)
• Introduction to Large Language Models: What are they?
• History and Evolution of LLMs
• How Companies are Using LLMs

 

Day 2: Understanding LLMs

• Basic Architecture of LLMs
• How LLMs are Trained
• Strengths and Limitations of LLMs
• Introduction to Popular LLM Platforms (e.g., OpenAI, Google, Hugging Face)

 

Day 3: Practical Applications in Business

• Automating Reports, Blogs, and Social Media Posts
• Chatbots and Virtual Assistants
• Data Analysis and Summarization
• Using a Pre-trained LLM for Simple Tasks

 

Day 4: Ethics, Challenges, and Future of LLMs

• Ethical Considerations: Bias, Fairness, and Privacy
• Challenges in Deploying LLMs in Business
• Future Trends in LLMs and Business Implications
• Potential Applications in Your Organization