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LLM Engineering: Master AI, Large Language

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Become an LLM Engineer in 8 weeks: Build and deploy 8 LLM apps, mastering
Generative AI and key theoretical concepts.

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Project 1: Make AI-powered brochure Project 2: Build Multi-modal
generator that scrapes and customer support agent for an airline
navigates company websites with UI and function-calling.
intelligently.
Project 3: Develop Tool that creates Project 4: Make AI that converts
meeting minutes and action items Python code to optimized C++,
from audio using both open- and boosting performance by 60,000x!
closed-source models.
Project 5: Build AI knowledge- Project 6: Capstone Part A – Predict
worker using RAG to become an product prices from short
expert on all company-related descriptions using Frontier models.
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Project 7: Capstone Part B – Project 8: Capstone Part C – Build
Execute Fine-tuned open-source Autonomous multi agent system
model to compete with Frontier in collaborating with models to spot
price prediction. deals and notify you of special…
Design and develop a full solution to Compare and contrast the latest
a given business problem by techniques for improving the
selecting, training and applying performance of your LLM solution,
LLMs such as RAG, fine-tuning and…
Weigh up the leading 10 frontier and
10 open-source LLMs, and be able to
select the best choice for a given
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Course content

8 sections • 225 lectures • 25h 16m total length Expand all sections

Week 1 - Build Your First LLM Product: Exploring 43 lectures • 4hr

Top Models & Transformers

Day 1 - Cold Open: Jumping Right into LLM 00:37

Preview
Engineering

Day 1 - Setting Up Ollama for Local LLM Deployment on Windows 04:14

and Mac

Day 1 - Unleashing the Power of Local LLMs: Build 04:07

Preview
Spanish Tutor Using Ollama

Day 1 - LLM Engineering Roadmap: From Beginner to Master in 8 05:45

Weeks

Day 1 - Building LLM Applications: Chatbots, RAG, and 01:49

Preview
Agentic AI Projects

Day 1 - From Wall Street to AI: Ed Donner's Path to 02:07

Preview
Becoming an LLM Engineer

Day 1 - Setting Up Your LLM Development Environment: Tools and 06:11

Best Practices

Day 1 - Mac Setup Guide: Jupyter Lab and Conda for LLM Projects 06:54

Day 1 - Setting Up Anaconda for LLM Engineering: Windows 11:37

Installation Guide

Day 1 - Alternative Python Setup for LLM Projects: Virtualenv vs. 06:32
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 Day 1- Setting Up OpenAI API for LLM Development: Keys, Pricing & 07:14
Best Practices

Day 1 - Creating a .env File for Storing API Keys Safely 05:00

Day 1- Instant Gratification Project: Creating an AI-Powered Web 09:31

Page Summarizer

Day 1 - Implementing Text Summarization Using 13:36

Preview
OpenAI's GPT-4 and Beautiful Soup

Day 1 - Wrapping Up Day 1: Key Takeaways and Next Steps in LLM 02:48
Engineering

Day 2 - Mastering LLM Engineering: Key Skills and Tools for AI 06:52
Development

Day 2 - Understanding Frontier Models: GPT, Claude, and Open 07:42

Source LLMs

Day 2 - How to Use Ollama for Local LLM Inference: Python Tutorial 06:55
with Jupyter

Day 2 - Hands-On LLM Task: Comparing OpenAI and Ollama for 00:36
Text Summarization

Day 3 - Frontier AI Models: Comparing GPT-4, Claude, Gemini, and 07:38

LLAMA

Day 3 - Comparing Leading LLMs: Strengths and Business 01:49

Applications

Day 3 - Exploring GPT-4o vs O1 Preview: Key 03:54

Preview
Differences in Performance

Day 3 - Creativity and Coding: Leveraging GPT-4o’s Canvas Feature 06:31

Day 3 - Claude 3.5’s Alignment and Artifact Creation: 05:26

Preview
A Deep Dive

Day 3 - AI Model Comparison: Gemini vs Cohere for Whimsical and 04:46

Analytical Tasks

Day 3 - Evaluating Meta AI and Perplexity: Nuances of Model 04:36

Outputs

Day 3 - LLM Leadership Challenge: Evaluating AI Models Through 05:41

Creative Prompts

Day 4 - Revealing the Leadership Winner: A Fun LLM Challenge 07:50

Day 4 - Exploring the Journey of AI: From Early Models to 03:02

Transformers

Day 4 - Understanding LLM Parameters: From GPT-1 to Trillion- 05:01

Weight Models
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 Day 4 - How Context Windows Impact AI Language Models: Token 03:13
Limits Explained

Day 4 - Navigating AI Model Costs: API Pricing vs. Chat Interface 02:48
Subscriptions

Day 4 - Comparing LLM Context Windows: GPT-4 vs Claude vs 05:22

Gemini 1.5 Flash

Day 4 - Wrapping Up Day 4: Key Takeaways and Practical Insights 02:40

Day 5 - Building AI-Powered Marketing Brochures with OpenAI API 03:08

and Python

Day 5 - JupyterLab Tutorial: Web Scraping for AI-Powered Company 06:20

Brochures

Day 5 - Structured Outputs in LLMs: Optimizing JSON Responses 09:20

for AI Projects

Day 5 - Creating and Formatting Responses for Brochure Content 08:39

Day 5 - Final Adjustments: Optimizing Markdown and Streaming in 09:50

JupyterLab

Day 5 - Mastering Multi-Shot Prompting: Enhancing LLM Reliability 04:22

in AI Projects

Day 5 - Assignment: Developing Your Customized LLM-Based Tutor 04:07

Day 5 - Wrapping Up Week 1: Achievements and Next Steps 02:56

Week 2 - Build a Multi-Modal Chatbot: LLMs, 21 lectures • 2hr 26min

Gradio UI, and Agents in Action

Week 3 - Open-Source Gen AI: Building 19 lectures • 2hr 19min

Automated Solutions with HuggingFace

Week 4 - LLM Showdown: Evaluating Models 27 lectures • 2hr 58min

for Code Generation & Business Tasks

Mastering RAG: Build Advanced Solutions 17 lectures • 1hr 56min

with Vector Embeddings & LangChain

Week 6: Fine-tuning Frontier Large Language 32 lectures • 4hr 19min

Models with LoRA/QLoRA

Fine-tuned open-source model to compete 35 lectures • 3hr 40min

with Frontier in price prediction.

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Description
Mastering Generative AI and LLMs: An 8-Week Hands-On Journey

Accelerate your career in AI with practical, real-world projects led by industry veteran Ed Donner.
Build advanced Generative AI products, experiment with over 20 groundbreaking models, and
master state-of-the-art techniques like RAG, QLoRA, and Agents.

What you’ll learn

• Build advanced Generative AI products using cutting-edge models and frameworks.

• Experiment with over 20 groundbreaking AI models, including Frontier and Open-Source

models.
• Develop proficiency with platforms like HuggingFace, LangChain, and Gradio.
• Implement state-of-the-art techniques such as RAG (Retrieval-Augmented Generation),
QLoRA fine-tuning, and Agents.
• Create real-world AI applications, including:

• A multi-modal customer support assistant that interacts with text, sound, and images.
• An AI knowledge worker that can answer any question about a company based on its shared
drive.
• An AI programmer that optimizes software, achieving performance improvements of over
60,000 times.

• An ecommerce application that accurately predicts prices of unseen products.

• Transition from inference to training, fine-tuning both Frontier and Open-Source models.
• Deploy AI products to production with polished user interfaces and advanced capabilities.
• Level up your AI and LLM engineering skills to be at the forefront of the industry.

About the Instructor

I’m Ed Donner, an entrepreneur and leader in AI and technology with over 20 years of
experience. I’ve co-founded and sold my own AI startup, started a second one, and led teams in
top-tier financial institutions and startups around the world. I’m passionate about bringing
others into this exciting field and helping them become experts at the forefront of the industry.

Projects:
Project 1: AI-powered brochure generator that scrapes and navigates company websites
intelligently.

Project 2: Multi-modal customer support agent for an airline with UI and function-calling.
LLM Engineering: Master
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 Project 4: AI that converts Python code to optimized C++, boosting performance by 60,000x!
Project 5: AI knowledge-worker using RAG to become an expert on all company-related
matters.

Project 6: Capstone Part A – Predict product prices from short descriptions using Frontier
models.
Project 7: Capstone Part B – Fine-tuned open-source model to compete with Frontier in price
prediction.
Project 8: Capstone Part C – Autonomous agent system collaborating with models to spot deals
and notify you of special bargains.

Why This Course?

• Hands-On Learning: The best way to learn is by doing. You’ll engage in practical exercises,
building real-world AI applications that deliver stunning results.
• Cutting-Edge Techniques: Stay ahead of the curve by learning the latest frameworks and
techniques, including RAG, QLoRA, and Agents.
• Accessible Content: Designed for learners at all levels. Step-by-step instructions, practical
exercises, cheat sheets, and plenty of resources are provided.
• No Advanced Math Required: The course focuses on practical application. No calculus or
linear algebra is needed to master LLM engineering.

Course Structure

Week 1: Foundations and First Projects

• Dive into the fundamentals of Transformers.

• Experiment with six leading Frontier Models.
• Build your first business Gen AI product that scrapes the web, makes decisions, and creates
formatted sales brochures.

Week 2: Frontier APIs and Customer Service Chatbots

• Explore Frontier APIs and interact with three leading models.

• Develop a customer service chatbot with a sharp UI that can interact with text, images, audio,
and utilize tools or agents.

Week 3: Embracing Open-Source Models

• Discover the world of Open-Source models using HuggingFace.

• Tackle 10 common Gen AI use cases, from translation to image generation.
• Build a product to generate meeting minutes and action items from recordings.

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 • Understand the differences between LLMs and how to select the best one for your business
tasks.

• Use LLMs to generate code and build a product that translates code from Python to C++,
achieving performance improvements of over 60,000 times.

Week 5: Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG)

• Master RAG to improve the accuracy of your solutions.

• Become proficient with vector embeddings and explore vectors in popular open-source
vector datastores.
• Build a full business solution similar to real products on the market today.

Week 6: Transitioning to Training

• Move from inference to training.

• Fine-tune a Frontier model to solve a real business problem.
• Build your own specialized model, marking a significant milestone in your AI journey.

Week 7: Advanced Training Techniques

• Dive into advanced training techniques like QLoRA fine-tuning.

• Train an open-source model to outperform Frontier models for specific tasks.

• Tackle challenging projects that push your skills to the next level.

Week 8: Deployment and Finalization

• Deploy your commercial product to production with a polished UI.

• Enhance capabilities using Agents.
• Deliver your first productionized, agentized, fine-tuned LLM model.

• Celebrate your mastery of AI and LLM engineering, ready for a new phase in your career.

Who this course is for:

Aspiring AI engineers and data scientists eager to break into the field of Generative AI and
LLMs.
Professionals looking to upskill and stay competitive in the rapidly evolving AI landscape.
Developers interested in building advanced AI applications with practical, hands-on
experience.

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