Current

Intermediate

Generative AI and Large Language Models

Coursera · DeepLearning.AI · Updated March 2026

Platform rating

4.5/5

Champ rating

8.3/10

Duration

2 weeks, 4 hours/week

Classes

20

Comprehensive introduction to generative AI technologies and large language models, covering architecture, training, and deployment. Learn to build and deploy LLM applications at scale.

What you'll get

Understand generative AI models and their capabilities

Learn LLM architecture including transformers and attention

Fine-tune and adapt LLMs for specific tasks

Deploy LLMs using cloud services and APIs

Evaluate model performance and handle limitations

Fit

Best for

Leaders

Analysts

Researchers

Decision-makers

Not ideal for

Learners seeking only entry-level overviews

Prerequisites & pricing

Prerequisites

Python programming, machine learning fundamentals

Pricing

Free to audit, $49 for certificate

Certification

Certificate

generative-ai

llm

transformers

deep-learning

nlp

deployment

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