Generative AI for Beginners

Build generative AI apps, lesson by lesson
Learn AI & machine learningCourse (21 lessons)MITRuns locallyPythonBeginner
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What is Generative AI for Beginners?

Microsoft's 21-lesson course on building with generative AI: prompt engineering, RAG, agents, fine-tuning and responsible AI — each lesson with runnable code.

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Generative AI for Beginners at a glance

CategoryLearn AI & machine learning
TypeCourse (21 lessons)
LicenseMIT
Runs locallyYes
Built withPython
Skill levelBeginner
Best fordevelopers who want to ship an LLM app, fast

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FAQ

Is Generative AI for Beginners free?

Generative AI for Beginners is free and open-source (MIT license), so you can use, self-host and modify it at no cost.

Can I run Generative AI for Beginners locally?

Yes. Generative AI for Beginners is designed to run on your own machine or server, keeping your data private.

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