Introduction to Large Language Models (Google Cloud)
Introduction to Large Language Models (Google Cloud)
Short and easy to understand; more conceptual than hands-on.
A short Google lesson on large language models: what they are, what they are used for and how to improve results with prompts.
Overview
A short course that accompanies Introduction to Generative AI. The content explains what a large language model (LLM) is, its use cases, and ways to make results better such as prompt tuning.
Good for building a foundation before learning prompt writing or building AI applications.
Highlights
Short
About 45 minutes.
Free
No cost.
Complements the generative AI course
Best taken after Introduction to Generative AI.
What it's for
Understanding chatbot limits
Learn why AI sometimes answers wrongly.
Preparing to learn prompting
A foundation for prompt writing courses.
How to use it
- 1
Open the course page
Click Open the official page to go to the Google Cloud Skills Boost page.
- 2
Register an account
Create a free account to save your learning progress.
- 3
Learn lesson by lesson
Duration is about 45 minutes; split it into 30–60 minutes a day.
- 4
Apply it to real work right away
After each lesson, try the technique you just learned on a specific task of yours.
FAQ
Is this course free?
Yes, it is a free course on Google Cloud Skills Boost.
How long does it take?
About 45 minutes.
Is there a Vietnamese version?
English, with automatic subtitles on some platforms.
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