
Introduction to Generative AI
Course Overview
This course provides a comprehensive introduction to the rapidly evolving field of Generative AI. The curriculum begins with the foundational principles of how Generative AI works, including an overview of key models and the data preparation and training processes behind them. Students will then explore the core capabilities of this technology, such as the generation of text, images, code, and audio, and see how these are applied in leading AI assistants and emerging AI agents. Finally, the course contextualizes this powerful technology by examining industry use cases, its impact on the workforce, and the critical importance of responsible AI, governance, and ethics.
Course Topics
Intro to Generative AI
Generative AI History
Overview of GenAI Models
Model Training Process
Data Prep for Model Training
How Generative AI Works
Overview of GenAI Capabilities
GenAI Industry Use Cases
Responsible and Ethical GenAI
Generative AI Governance
AI Generated Text, Audio, Video, Images, and Code
AI Assistants (Copilot, Gemini, Perplexity, Claude, ChatGPT)
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AI Agents
Agentic AI
Generative AI’s Impact on
How We Work
Emerging Trends in GenAI
Leading Generative AI Platforms
Careers in Generative AI

