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Build Apps and Fine-Tune LLMs Using the OpenAI API

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Build Apps and Fine-Tune LLMs Using the OpenAI API

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.
Intermediate level

Recommended experience

7 hours to complete
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace
Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.
Intermediate level

Recommended experience

7 hours to complete
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

  • Master the OpenAI API and its tools for creating intelligent applications.

  • Develop real-world applications using text-to-speech, image generation, and more.

  • Learn prompt engineering and advanced techniques like zero-shot and few-shot prompting.

  • Fine-tune models, deploy applications, and understand AI ethics for responsible usage.

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August 2025

Assessments

9 assignments

Taught in English

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There are 8 modules in this course

In this module, we will introduce you to the course, outline the prerequisites, and walk you through the course syllabus. You'll also familiarize yourself with essential AI definitions and acronyms, ensuring you're ready for the journey ahead.

What's included

3 videos1 reading

In this module, we will guide you through the process of creating your OpenAI account and obtaining the necessary secret key. You'll also set up your environment and gain an understanding of pricing and how to set effective usage limits for the OpenAI API.

What's included

3 videos1 assignment1 plugin

In this module, we will provide an overview of the OpenAI API and introduce key concepts like Transformers and language models (LLMs). You will explore prompt engineering techniques, including zero-shot, few-shot, and chain-of-thought prompting, and understand how grounding and encoders contribute to more accurate and efficient AI interactions.

What's included

7 videos1 assignment1 plugin

In this module, we will demonstrate how to use the OpenAI API for translating and summarizing content. You'll learn both the process and the real-world applications of these tasks, seeing the API in action to help you effectively handle text-based challenges like translation and summarization.

What's included

4 videos1 assignment1 plugin

In this module, we will explore how to use the OpenAI API for chat completion, enabling you to build your own chatbot for interactive conversations. You'll also dive into sentiment analysis and classification to better understand the emotional undertones of content, with real-world examples to solidify these concepts.

What's included

4 videos1 assignment1 plugin

In this module, we will explore OpenAI’s Image Generation, Text-to-Speech, and Computer Vision APIs. You'll learn how to create visual content, transcribe blog posts into speech, and analyze images for tasks like counting calories, with practical examples to guide your implementation.

What's included

6 videos1 assignment1 plugin

In this module, we will guide you through setting up your Google Cloud account and integrating the Translate API for text and HTML translation. You’ll also learn how to translate subtitles and implement both basic and advanced translation techniques to effectively reach a multilingual audience.

What's included

4 videos1 assignment1 plugin

In this module, we will cover the essentials of fine-tuning models to suit your needs, using OpenAI tools like GPT Builder. You'll learn how to deploy AI applications and gain an understanding of the ethical considerations necessary for responsible AI use, ensuring your applications align with best practices.

What's included

5 videos3 assignments

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