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GenAI Toolbox

Published by Pearson

Intermediate content levelIntermediate

Choose the Best LLM for the Task at Hand

  • Navigate the world of GenAI with expert guidance on ChatGPT, LLaMa, Gemini, Dalle, Midjourney, Copilot, and WizardCoder.
  • Through case studies and real-world examples, Shaun Wassell demonstrates LLMs to aid in text, code, and image creation.
  • Compare the capabilities of different tools side-by-side and learn how to always pick the right tool for whatever task you need to perform.

Feeling overwhelmed by all the new Generative AI options? This course offers a thorough comparative analysis of the most influential tools in GenAI, including ChatGPT, Llama, Dalle, Copilot, and much more. It's designed to guide software developers, tech enthusiasts, and business professionals through the basics of these technologies, their functionalities, and the unique features of each tool. The course is important as it helps learners navigate the rapidly evolving landscape of AI, providing them with the knowledge to choose the right tool for their specific needs. Through practical demonstrations and in-depth comparisons, attendees will gain a clear understanding of how these models are developed, their capabilities, and their applications in various fields.

What you’ll learn and how you can apply it

  • The differences between various AI models and their unique strengths and drawbacks, as well as the fundamental concepts and terminology of Generative AI.
  • How to use ChatGPT, Llama, and Gemini to generate incredibly realistic text content, as well as what tasks these models are particularly good at (and not-so-good at).
  • How to generate a wide variety of images using Dalle and Midjourney, as well as some of the legal and copyright concerns associated with using these tools.
  • How to write simple computer programs with Github Copilot and WizardCoder, even if you're not a programmer.
  • Apply these tools in practical scenarios, enhancing productivity and creativity.
  • Stay updated with the evolving landscape of Generative AI technologies.

This live event is for you because...

  • You're a software developer who is curious about how all of the different Generative AI options can be used to improve your everyday productivity, as well as write basic code.
  • You're a business professional looking to incorporate Generative AI into your everyday work but are overwhelmed by all the different options and wonder what they're all capable of.
  • You're a tech enthusiast who wants to follow all the new trends in Generative AI and learn about the options and applications.

Prerequisites

  • Familiarity with the concepts of artificial intelligence and machine learning (optional but beneficial)

Course Set-up

  • Text editor or Integrated Development Environment (IDE) familiar to the user
  • An up-to-date web-browser such as Chrome, Firefox, or Edge

Recommended Preparation

Recommended Follow-up

Schedule

The time frames are only estimates and may vary according to how the class is progressing.

Introduction (5 minutes)

Section 1: Basic LLM Concepts (45 mins)

  • Basic terminology and concepts
  • Selecting a model: Basic considerations
  • A high-level taxonomy of LLMs
  • How are these models developed/tested?

Break (10 minutes)

Q&A (5 minutes)

Section 2: Text-Generation Models (45 mins)

  • What can these models do?
  • Meet the models: ChatGPT, LLaMA, and more
  • Which one is best?: An in-depth comparison
  • Try it yourself: Walkthrough & Demo

Break (10 minutes)

Q&A (5 minutes)

Section 3: Image Generation Models (45 mins)

  • What can these models do?
  • Meet the models: Dalle, Midjourney, and more
  • Which one is best?: An in-depth comparison
  • Try it yourself: Walkthrough & Demo

Break (10 minutes)

Q&A (5 minutes)

Section 4: Code Generation Models (45 mins)

  • What can these models do?
  • Meet the models: Copilot, Gemini, and more
  • Which one is best?: An in-depth comparison
  • Try it yourself: Walkthrough & Demo

Q&A (5 minutes)

Course wrap-up and next steps (5 minutes)

Your Instructor

Shaun Wassell

Shaun Wassell is a lifelong programmer and problem-solving addict. His goal is to help people build incredible software and solve meaningful problems by mastering the art of software development. For the past 2+ years, he's been a trainer at CBT Nuggets, and focuses on creating high-quality web development and certification content. You can check out his extensive collection of React, Angular, Python and JavaScript courses, as well as a huge amount of other software- and IT-training content at cbtnuggets.com.

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Skill covered

Prompt Engineering