Generative AI: Foundation Models and Platforms (Coursera)

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Generative AI: Foundation Models and Platforms (Coursera)

This course is for all enthusiasts and practitioners with a genuine interest in the rapidly developing field of generative AI, which is transforming our world. The course focuses on the core concepts and generative AI models that form the building blocks of generative AI.

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You will explore deep learning and large language models (LLMs). You will learn about GANs, VAEs, transformers, and diffusion models; the building blocks of generative AI. You will become familiar with the concept of foundation models. You will also learn about the capabilities of pre-trained models and platforms for AI application development and how foundation models use them to generate text, images, and code. You will explore different generative AI platforms like IBM watsonx and Hugging Face.
Hands-on labs, included in the course, provide an opportunity to explore the use cases of generative AI through the IBM generative AI classroom and platforms like IBM watsonx. In this course, you will explore different models, such as IBM Granite, OpenAI GPT, Google flan, and Meta Llama. You will also hear from expert practitioners about the capabilities, applications, and tools of generative AI.
This course is part of the Generative AI for Everyone Specialization.

What you'll learn

  • Describe the fundamental concepts of generative AI and its core models
  • Explain the concept of foundation models in generative AI
  • Explore the capabilities of pre-trained models for AI-powered applications.
  • Explore the features, capabilities, and applications of different generative AI platforms, such as IBM watsonx and Hugging Face

Syllabus

Models for Generative AI
In this module, you will dive into the core concepts of generative AI, such as deep learning and LLMs. You will explore the models that form the building blocks of generative AI, including GANs, VAEs, transformers, and diffusion models. You will get acquainted with foundation models and gain insight into how you can use these models as a starting point to generate content.

Platforms for Generative AI
In this module, you will learn about pre-trained models and platforms for AI application development. You will explore the ability of foundation models to generate text, images, and code using pre-trained models. You will also learn about the features, capabilities, and applications of different platforms, including IBM watsonx and Hugging Face.

Course Quiz, Project, and Wrap-up
This module includes a graded quiz to test and reinforce your understanding of concepts covered in the course. The module also includes a glossary to enhance comprehension of generative AI-related terms. The module includes a final project, which provides an opportunity to gain hands-on experience on the concepts covered in the course. Finally, the module guides you through the next steps in your learning journey.

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