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Applying LLMs in Practice: Core Concepts and Functional AI Solutions

for Real-World Implementation

Gain practical skills to use, modify, and integrate LLMs in real-world deployments

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“The hands-on skills and understanding of the foundational concepts you gain in this course will make you a more effective AI professional, while improving your proficiency in cutting-edge techniques like ChatGPT, RAGs, and fine-tuning. This skill set will empower you to design and build intelligent systems—like advanced chatbots and personalized AI applications—that solve real-world challenges with confidence and creativity.” – Pavlos Protopapas, Program Director

Key Course Information

  • In-person program on Harvard’s Allston Campus
  • Friday, February 21st – Sunday, February 23rd, 2025
  • Course topics include:
    • Basic Language Models
    • Deep Neural Networks as Language Models
    • Transformer Architecture, BERT, and GPT
    • Instruction-based Models: From GPT to ChatGPT
    • Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG), Self-RAG, and Graph-RAGs
    • Agents
    • Fine-Tuning LLMs Using LoRA
  • Join a community of innovators and thought leaders transforming industries with LLMs
  • Earn your program participation certificate as you build connections with peers using the power of AI for real-world impact
  • Click here for course details

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