Foundations and Enterprise Applications of LLM
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Foundations and Enterprise Applications of LLM
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Understand the key concepts and evolution of LLMs in enterprise applications.
Learn how to apply LLMs in various industries, such as healthcare and education.
Explore advanced fine-tuning techniques for deploying LLMs effectively in business environments.
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April 2026
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There are 3 modules in this course
In this course, you'll dive into large language models (LLMs) and explore their significant role in transforming enterprise applications. Youβll learn how LLMs are revolutionizing industries like healthcare and education, enhancing user interfaces, and driving innovation in business workflows.
Through a combination of theoretical knowledge and practical insights, you'll gain the tools to identify LLM deployment opportunities within your organization and understand how to integrate them for business advantage. The course provides real-world examples and expert guidance to give you a comprehensive view of LLMs' potential in enterprise environments. What sets this course apart is its blend of foundational principles with real-world use cases, ensuring you not only understand the theory but can apply it to solve practical problems. This course is perfect for professionals working in fields such as AI, machine learning, or enterprise software development, looking to expand their knowledge of LLMs. Some prior experience in machine learning or AI concepts will be helpful. This course is part one of a three-course Specialization designed to provide a comprehensive learning pathway in this subject area. While it delivers standalone value and practical skills, learners seeking a more integrated and in-depth progression may benefit from completing the full Specialization.
This module explores the development and impact of large language models (LLMs), tracing their evolution from rule-based systems to advanced AI capable of natural conversation. Learners will examine the training processes behind models like GPT, clarify common misconceptions, and consider future directions in objective-driven AI. By the end, you'll gain foundational knowledge of how LLMs are built, refined, and applied.
What's included
1 video8 readings1 assignment
1 videoβ’Total 1 minute
- Overviewβ’1 minute
8 readingsβ’Total 42 minutes
- Introductionβ’4 minutes
- Evolution over timeβ’4 minutes
- LLMs and Transforming User Interfaces into Natural Conversationsβ’6 minutes
- GPT Assistant Training Recipeβ’5 minutes
- Building Base Model Recapβ’6 minutes
- Supervised Fine-Tuning Stageβ’6 minutes
- Decoding the Realities and Myths of LLMsβ’6 minutes
- Objective-Driven AIβ’5 minutes
1 assignmentβ’Total 16 minutes
- Foundations of Large Language Modelsβ’16 minutes
This module explores how large language models (LLMs) are transforming key enterprise sectors such as healthcare and education, while addressing the technical and operational challenges of deploying these models at scale. Learners will examine strategies for improving model efficiency, reliability, and return on investment, as well as best practices for integrating LLMs into business workflows.
What's included
1 video8 readings1 assignment
1 videoβ’Total 1 minute
- Overviewβ’1 minute
8 readingsβ’Total 44 minutes
- Introductionβ’4 minutes
- Healthcareβ’8 minutes
- Education and Trainingβ’4 minutes
- Challenges in Scaling and Deploying LLMsβ’6 minutes
- Model Pruningβ’6 minutes
- Model Reliabilityβ’6 minutes
- ROI Considerationsβ’6 minutes
- LLM Design Patternsβ’4 minutes
1 assignmentβ’Total 16 minutes
- Enterprise Applications of Large Language Modelsβ’16 minutes
This module explores advanced methods for fine-tuning large language models, including dataset curation, prompt engineering, and integration strategies for business applications. Learners will gain hands-on experience with techniques such as K-shot prompting, LoRA configuration, and Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) to optimize LLM performance for specific organizational needs.
What's included
1 video6 readings1 assignment
1 videoβ’Total 1 minute
- Overviewβ’1 minute
6 readingsβ’Total 36 minutes
- Introductionβ’6 minutes
- Dataset Collectionβ’4 minutes
- Approaches to Integration in Business Processesβ’6 minutes
- Providing K-Shot Examplesβ’6 minutes
- Model Buildingβ’6 minutes
- Implementing RAGβ’8 minutes
1 assignmentβ’Total 16 minutes
- Mastering Advanced LLM Fine-Tuning and Integrationβ’16 minutes
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