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Introduction to Large Language Models

Coursera · Google Cloud · Updated March 2026

Platform rating

4.5/5

Champ rating

8.3/10

Duration

1 week, 2 hours/week

Classes

12

Explore the foundations of large language models and how they revolutionize natural language processing. Understand transformer architecture, training methodologies, and practical applications of LLMs.

What you'll get

Understand transformer architecture and attention mechanisms

Learn how large language models are trained and fine-tuned

Explore state-of-the-art LLM applications

Understand prompt engineering and in-context learning

Evaluate and compare different LLM models

Fit

Best for

Leaders

Analysts

Researchers

Decision-makers

Not ideal for

Experts seeking deep specialization

Prerequisites & pricing

Prerequisites

Basic machine learning knowledge

Pricing

Free to audit, $39 for certificate

Certification

Certificate

llm

transformers

natural-language-processing

generative-ai

deep-learning

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