The document outlines a professional tutorial course on Applied Generative AI, consisting of three modules covering Python basics, foundations of generative AI, and prompt engineering techniques. It includes lessons on setting up development environments, understanding generative models, and crafting effective prompts for AI models. Real-world applications and ethical considerations are emphasized throughout the course content.
The document outlines a professional tutorial course on Applied Generative AI, consisting of three modules covering Python basics, foundations of generative AI, and prompt engineering techniques. It includes lessons on setting up development environments, understanding generative models, and crafting effective prompts for AI models. Real-world applications and ethical considerations are emphasized throughout the course content.
Professional Tutorial Course: Applied Generative AI Specialization
# Module 1: Introduction to Python for Generative AI
## Lesson 1: Setting Up the Development Environment
- **Installing Python and IDEs**: Guide on installing Python and setting up VS Code, PyCharm, and Jupyter Notebook. - **Setting up virtual environments**: Explaining the importance of virtual environments and how to manage dependencies with pip and conda. - **Understanding Jupyter Notebook**: Real-world use case: Data scientists use Jupyter Notebooks for analyzing large datasets and building AI models.
## Lesson 2: Python Basics Refresher
- **Identifiers, indentations, and comments**: Best practices in writing clean and readable Python code. - **Data types, operators, and string manipulations**: Example: Data transformation in AI pipelines. - **Exploring Python loops and control structures**: Real-world application: Iterating over large datasets efficiently. - **Variable scope and function definitions**: Example: Writing reusable functions for machine learning applications.
# Module 2: Foundations of Generative AI
## Lesson 3: Introduction to Generative AI
- **Overview of generative models and applications**: Exploring AI-generated content such as text, images, and music. - **Differences between traditional AI and generative AI**: Example: Rule-based chatbots vs. generative chatbots like ChatGPT. - **Ethical considerations in generative AI**: Addressing biases in AI-generated content.
## Lesson 4: Large Language Models (LLMs) and Their Architectures
- **Understanding how LLMs function**: Breaking down GPT, BERT, and Transformer architectures. - **Introduction to Transformers and Attention Mechanisms**: Real-world example: How Google's search engine leverages transformers. - **Variational Autoencoders (VAEs) and Generative Adversarial Networks (GANs)**: Example: GANs in image synthesis and deepfake generation.
# Module 3: Prompt Engineering and Effective AI Utilization
## Lesson 5: Fundamentals of Prompt Engineering
- **Crafting effective prompts for AI models**: Understanding prompt structures for better AI responses. - **Prompt tuning and response optimization**: Example: How businesses optimize chatbot interactions. - **Use cases of prompt engineering in real-world applications**: Examples from customer support and content generation.