AI for Absolute Beginners
What on earth is an LLM, anyway? A mini course covering all things AI for absolute beginners.
Format
Online Mini Course
Level
Absolute Beginners
Author
Heather Murray
Duration
1 hour
About the course
New to AI? Have no fear. This course is intended for absolute beginners at the very start of their AI journeys. Join Heather Murray for a jargon-free breakdown, covering:
What AI is
We'll start with the basics, defining terms like 'artificial intelligence' and 'deep learning'. We'll discuss how it works, then explore specific types of AI: like Generative AI and LLMs.
The history of AI
Reckon AI is something new? Think again. We'll be stepping back in time as far back as the 1950s to cover AI's extensive history. Along the way, we'll look at key events past and present.
Myths and risks
Misinformation is rife in the AI world. We'll help you get prepared by covering myths (and realities). We'll also help you use AI safely, walking through risks and telling you how to mitigate them.
Who is this course for?
#1 Absolute beginners
No pre-existing knowledge of AI? No problem. This course is designed for complete beginners. It's free of jargon and is designed to teach you the basics.
#2 The AI curious
Want to see what AI can do? You're in the right place. This course covers its capabilities, including what it's done for my own life and career.
#3 The AI educated
Already know a little bit about AI? There's still something for you in this course, as we touch on AI risks and mitigations you can take to protect yourself.
Video
Bitesize videos to help you learn at your own pace.
Visual resources
Practical infographics and cheat sheets.
Assessments
Test how much you've learned with a quick, conclusive quiz.
Certificate
Get a certificate on completion to show what you've learned.
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