AI foundations
Generative AI for Beginners
An introduction to generative AI, large language models and prompting, with a chatbot exercise and industry examples.
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Course topics
AI foundations
- Generative AI
- Language models
- Chatbot exercise
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For newcomers exploring generative AI; the optional chatbot exercise requires OpenAI credits.
- Starting point
- Beginner
- Course length
- 4.5 total hours
- Lessons
- 29 lectures
Course by Aakriti E-Learning Academy
Course last updated: 04/2026
Requirements
- A desire to learn...
- Chatbot section (Optional) requires OpenAI credits
What is included
- 4.5 hours on-demand video
- 3 articles
- 6 downloadable resources
- Access on mobile
- Certificate of completion
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Course curriculum.
11 sections • 29 lectures • 4h 27m total length
Introduction to the Course2 lectures • 5min
- Overview of course content04:21
- Quick points about this learning journey00:44
Understanding Generative AI4 lectures • 32min
- Generative AI - Introduction04:15
- Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning (ML) & Deep Learning10:55
- Generative AI - Recap04:51
- Explore ChatGPT: Features & Capabilities11:34
Quiz0 lectures • 0min
- Generative AI Basics 5 questions
Understanding key terminologies8 lectures • 54min
- Introduction00:51
- LLM (Large Language Model)08:38
- Prompt Engineering11:01
- Embeddings05:18
- Fine Tuning05:24
- Recap - Summary View02:41
- Retrieval Augmented Generation (RAG)12:06
- Agentic AI07:48
Quiz0 lectures • 0min
- Key terminologies 6 questions
GenAI Use Cases Across Industries4 lectures • 50min
- Introduction01:52
- Software Development23:21
- Retail13:36
- Marketing11:11
Quiz0 lectures • 0min
- GenAI Use Cases 10 questions
Building our Own GenAI Chatbot6 lectures • 1hr 39min
- Introduction00:55
- PLEASE READ: IMPORTANT INFORMATION for next videos01:21
- Setting up the environment & keys18:03
- Creating chatbot (Part 1)30:52
- Creating chatbot (Part 2)15:28
- Creating chatbot (Part 3)32:21
Ethical Considerations and Future Trends3 lectures • 25min
- Introduction01:09
- Responsible AI11:03
- Future Potential & will GenAI take over human jobs?12:21
Quiz0 lectures • 0min
- Responsible AI and Future Trends 5 questions
Conclusion and Next Steps2 lectures • 4min
- Conclusion and Next Steps03:05
- Bonus Section00:30
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