Beginner’s Guide to Generative AI Micro-Credential

Beginner’s Guide to Generative AI Micro-Credential

Duration: 2 Hours

Description

This micro-credential provides an overview of how generative models create text, images, music, and more. Participants explore foundational concepts such as data, prompts, and large foundation models while examining key challenges like the black box problem and AI hallucinations.

Audience

Individuals with little to no background in artificial intelligence who want to understand the fundamentals of generative AI are well-suited for this micro-credential.

Objectives

  • Define what generative AI is and differentiate it from other types of AI
  • Explain the basic principles of how generative models work
  • Recognize and describe the most common types of generative AI models
  • Identify a variety of real-world applications for generative AI

Prerequisites

No prior technical knowledge is required.

Course Outline

Module 1: What is Generative AI?

  • AI in a Nutshell
  • The Magic of Generative AI
  • Generative vs. Descriminative AI
  • Lab – Explore AI-Generated Text, Images, and Music

Module 2: The Core Concepts

  • Data is the Key
  • Foundation Models
  • The Role of Prompts
  • The Black Box Problem
  • Lab – Generative AI with Different Prompts

Module 3: Real World Applications and Ethics

  • Beyond Chatbots
  • The Hallucination Problem
  • Responsible Use