LLMs in Action: Real-world Applications from Pluralsight

Large language models (LLMs) are all the rage these days. But beyond writing essays, jokes, and code, what are some other ways to use them? This course will teach you real-world applications for LLMs across a variety of industries.

By now, you’ve probably used large language models (LLMs) like ChatGPT, Bing, or Bard to write emails, generate code, and maybe even do some creative writing. But beyond those obvious examples, what are some other practical use cases for LLMs?

In this course, LLMs in Action: Real-world Applications, you’ll gain an understanding of how LLMs are being used today across a variety of industries.

First, you’ll explore applications of LLMs in healthcare, the financial sector, e-commerce and retail, and media and entertainment.

Next, you’ll discover innovative and novel ways that LLMs are being used, and how cross-industry adoption can facilitate creative problem-solving.

Finally, you’ll explore recent success stories and the impacts of this transformative technology.

When you’re finished with this course, you’ll have the skills and knowledge of LLMs needed to apply them in a practical way across a variety of fields.

What's inside

Syllabus

Course Overview

Using Large Language Models (LLMs) across Different Industries

Exploring Innovative Use Cases and Success Stories for LLMs

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Develops skills and knowledge in using large language models (LLMs), which are highly relevant to a variety of industries

Explores practical applications of LLMs in healthcare, finance, e-commerce, and media

Taught by Amber Israelsen, a recognized expert in the field of LLMs

Covers innovative and novel use cases for LLMs, which may foster creative problem-solving

Provides an overview of the transformative impacts of LLMs

Activities

Be better prepared before your course. Deepen your understanding during and after it. Supplement your coursework and achieve mastery of the topics covered in LLMs in Action: Real-world Applications with these activities:

Follow tutorials to learn about specific LLM use cases

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Following tutorials will help you learn about specific use cases for LLMs, which will give you ideas for how to apply them in your own work.

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Identify a specific LLM use case that you're interested in.
Find a tutorial that covers that use case.
Follow the tutorial and complete the exercises.
Reflect on what you learned and how you can apply it to your own work.

Practice using LLMs to write different types of content

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Writing different types of content with LLMs will help you develop a strong foundation in their capabilities, which will benefit you throughout the course.

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Write a blog post using an LLM.
Generate a marketing email using an LLM.
Create a chatbot script using an LLM.
Summarize a research paper using an LLM.
Critique a piece of writing using an LLM.

Participate in contests or competitions that use LLMs

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Participating in contests or competitions will help you test your skills and knowledge of LLMs, while also giving you the opportunity to learn from others.

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Identify a contest or competition that uses LLMs.
Develop a plan for how you will use LLMs to compete.
Practice using LLMs for the specific tasks that will be required in the contest or competition.
Enter the contest or competition and submit your work.
Reflect on your performance and identify areas where you can improve.

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Mentor other students on how to use LLMs

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Mentoring other students will help you solidify your understanding of LLMs and their capabilities, while also helping others to learn more about them.

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Identify a student who is interested in learning more about LLMs.
Meet with the student regularly to answer questions and provide guidance.
Help the student develop a plan for using LLMs in their work.
Provide feedback on the student's work and help them improve their skills.
Celebrate the student's successes and help them overcome challenges.

Develop an LLM-powered app or tool

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Building an LLM-powered app or tool will help you develop a deep understanding of how LLMs work and how to apply them to solve real-world problems.

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Identify a problem that can be solved using an LLM.
Design and develop an app or tool that leverages an LLM.
Test and refine your app or tool.
Deploy your app or tool and get feedback from users.

Start a project that uses LLMs to solve a problem in your own industry

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Starting a project will help you apply your knowledge of LLMs to solve real-world problems, which will deepen your understanding of their capabilities and limitations.

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Identify a problem in your industry that can be solved using an LLM.
Develop a plan for how to use an LLM to solve the problem.
Implement your plan and develop a solution.
Test and refine your solution.
Deploy your solution and get feedback from users.

Career center

Learners who complete LLMs in Action: Real-world Applications will develop knowledge and skills that may be useful to these careers:

AI Research Scientist

Large language models are a type of artificial intelligence (AI), and AI research scientists are responsible for developing and improving AI models. This course can help you build a foundation in LLMs and their applications, which may be helpful for a career as an AI research scientist. You will learn about the different ways that LLMs are being used in different industries, as well as innovative and novel ways that LLMs are being used. This knowledge can help you to develop new and improved AI models for a variety of applications.

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Data Scientist

Data scientists use data to solve problems and make predictions. LLMs can be used to process and analyze large amounts of data, which can be helpful for data scientists. This course can help you learn how to use LLMs to clean, process, and analyze data. You will also learn about the different ways that LLMs are being used in different industries, which can help you to identify opportunities to use LLMs in your own work.

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Machine Learning Engineer

Machine learning engineers build and deploy machine learning models. LLMs can be used to build and improve machine learning models, and this course can help you learn how to do this. You will learn about the different types of LLMs and how they can be used to solve different problems. You will also learn about the different ways that LLMs are being used in different industries, which can help you to identify opportunities to use LLMs in your own work.

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Software Engineer

Software engineers design, develop, and maintain software applications. LLMs can be used to automate parts of the software development process, and this course can help you learn how to do this. You will learn about the different ways that LLMs are being used in different industries, as well as innovative and novel ways that LLMs are being used. This knowledge can help you to develop new and improved software applications for a variety of applications.

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Marketing Manager

Marketing managers are responsible for developing and executing marketing campaigns. LLMs can be used to automate parts of the marketing process, and this course can help you learn how to do this. You will learn about the different ways that LLMs are being used in different industries, as well as innovative and novel ways that LLMs are being used. This knowledge can help you to develop new and improved marketing campaigns for a variety of products and services.

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Product Manager

Product managers are responsible for the development and launch of new products. LLMs can be used to gather feedback from customers and to identify new product opportunities. This course can help you learn how to use LLMs to improve your product development process. You will learn about the different ways that LLMs are being used in different industries, as well as innovative and novel ways that LLMs are being used. This knowledge can help you to develop new and improved products for a variety of markets.

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Consultant

Consultants provide advice to businesses on a variety of topics. LLMs can be used to gather information and generate reports, and this course can help you learn how to do this. You will learn about the different ways that LLMs are being used in different industries, as well as innovative and novel ways that LLMs are being used. This knowledge can help you to develop new and improved consulting services for a variety of businesses.

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Technical Writer

Technical writers are responsible for writing technical documentation. LLMs can be used to generate text and code, and this course can help you learn how to do this. You will learn about the different ways that LLMs are being used in different industries, as well as innovative and novel ways that LLMs are being used. This knowledge can help you to develop new and improved technical writing strategies for a variety of businesses.

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Customer Success Manager

Customer success managers are responsible for ensuring that customers are satisfied with a company's products and services. LLMs can be used to automate parts of the customer success process, and this course can help you learn how to do this. You will learn about the different ways that LLMs are being used in different industries, as well as innovative and novel ways that LLMs are being used. This knowledge can help you to develop new and improved customer success strategies for a variety of products and services.

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Market Researcher

Market researchers are responsible for conducting research on consumer behavior and trends. LLMs can be used to analyze data and identify trends, and this course can help you learn how to do this. You will learn about the different ways that LLMs are being used in different industries, as well as innovative and novel ways that LLMs are being used. This knowledge can help you to develop new and improved market research strategies for a variety of businesses.

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Healthcare Analyst

Healthcare analysts are responsible for analyzing healthcare data and making recommendations on how to improve the quality and efficiency of healthcare services. LLMs can be used to analyze data and identify trends, and this course can help you learn how to do this. You will learn about the different ways that LLMs are being used in different industries, as well as innovative and novel ways that LLMs are being used. This knowledge can help you to develop new and improved healthcare analysis strategies for a variety of healthcare providers.

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Financial Analyst

Financial analysts are responsible for analyzing financial data and making investment recommendations. LLMs can be used to analyze data and identify trends, and this course can help you learn how to do this. You will learn about the different ways that LLMs are being used in different industries, as well as innovative and novel ways that LLMs are being used. This knowledge can help you to develop new and improved financial analysis strategies for a variety of businesses.

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Project Manager

Project managers are responsible for planning, organizing, and executing projects. LLMs can be used to automate parts of the project management process, and this course can help you learn how to do this. You will learn about the different ways that LLMs are being used in different industries, as well as innovative and novel ways that LLMs are being used. This knowledge can help you to develop new and improved project management strategies for a variety of projects.

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Sales Manager

Sales managers are responsible for leading and motivating sales teams. LLMs can be used to automate parts of the sales process, and this course can help you learn how to do this. You will learn about the different ways that LLMs are being used in different industries, as well as innovative and novel ways that LLMs are being used. This knowledge can help you to develop new and improved sales strategies for a variety of products and services.

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Business Analyst

Business analysts are responsible for identifying and solving business problems. LLMs can be used to analyze data and identify trends, and this course can help you learn how to do this. You will learn about the different ways that LLMs are being used in different industries, as well as innovative and novel ways that LLMs are being used. This knowledge can help you to develop new and improved business analysis strategies for a variety of businesses.

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