What You'll Learn
Using Large Language Models is an engaging course designed to introduce a wide audience to the transformative potential of AI technologies, such as ChatGPT, without requiring prior technical expertise. Participants will explore the practical applications of these models in enhancing decision-making, creativity, and productivity in various settings. The course offers hands-on experience in customizing AI tools for real-world challenges, aiming to provide a deep understanding of both the opportunities and the critical considerations of employing large language models in personal and professional domains.
Course Schedule
Week 1 3 sessions
More Complex GPTs
Use the Expert Reviewers strategy to evaluate model output and refine it, use Expert Prompt Optimization to create a prompt as if it were written by a subject matter expert, develop a rubric after rigorous testing of inputs, design interaction protocols that enable responsible use of large language models, and develop a complex prompt template.
GPTs use Tools
Create a custom GPT that can retrieve knowledge from a public API, and create a custom GPT that can send data to Zapier or a webhook.
Retrieval Augmented Generation
Create a custom GPT that can retrieve knowledge from documents, decompose large amounts of knowledge into Sparse Priming Representation, and develop a complex prompt template.
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Where This Class Leads
What you leave able to do
- produce a rubric a model can apply
- generalise a tool interface for model use
- parameterise a prompt template
- parameterise an agent persona
- verify a rubric against independent graders
- design a packaged assistant over your documents
- design an interaction protocol for responsible use
How you show it. The written protocol, its implementation, and a log of at least one real interaction where it refused or escalated instead of answering.
It sits on one path
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Who Is This Course For
This course is tailored for a broad audience, including managers, product professionals, executives, and technically inclined individuals. It focuses on the applications of ChatGPT and other large language models for non-technical users, showcasing how these technologies can enhance decision-making, creativity, and productivity across various domains. No prior technical skills or knowledge of machine learning are required, making it accessible to anyone interested in leveraging the power of AI to achieve their goals.
Who this is for & what you'll need
Join the Course
Pay what you can - accessible learning for all
We use a suggested price to prevent abuse, but if you need a larger discount, apply for a scholarship. We offer 100% scholarships — no one is turned away for lack of funds.
Frequently Asked Questions
How are classes delivered?
All classes are live and online via video call. Sessions are recorded so you can review them later if you miss one.
What does "pay what you can" mean?
We show a suggested price, but you can pay any amount. If you need a larger discount, apply for a scholarship — we offer 100% scholarships and no one is turned away for lack of funds.
Do I need prior experience?
🟢 No code. The AI writes any code. You'll never touch a terminal.
What do I get when I enroll?
Live sessions with the instructor, access to course curriculum materials, community access via our Matrix chat server, and recordings of all sessions.
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