Introduction to Generative AI with Python and LLMs
This first course in Villanova’s Generative AI Certificate introduces the foundational concepts professionals need before building LLM-powered applications. Learners explore how large language models process and generate content, build basic Python fluency and begin applying prompts and simple coding logic to real-world generative AI use cases.
What You'll Learn in This Course:
- How large language models process prompts and generate responses
- Foundational Python concepts used in generative AI workflows
- How prompting and basic coding logic work together
- How to explore real-world AI use cases through guided exercises
- How to evaluate AI outputs with greater awareness of limitations and reliability
- How this foundation prepares learners for application development with LLMs
Do You Need Python Experience?
No advanced coding experience is required. This course introduces Python in the context of generative AI, helping learners build the foundational fluency needed for hands-on exercises and future courses in the certificate sequence.
How This Course Fits Into the Generative AI Certificate
Introduction to Generative AI with Python and LLMs is the first required course in Villanova’s Generative AI Certificate. It establishes the conceptual and technical foundation learners need before moving into Application Development with LLMs and Building AI Agent Systems.
Course Specifics
Introduction to Generative AI with Python and LLMs
Next Start: Sept 14 | Wednesdays 7pm EST
$2,095 | 6 weeks | 12.5 hours per week
This course is a part of the Generative AI Certificate.
Frequently Asked Questions
What will I learn in this gen AI course?
You will learn foundational generative AI concepts, basic Python logic, prompt development and how large language models support applied tasks.
Is this course part of a certificate program?
Yes. This is the first required course in Villanova’s Generative AI Certificate and introduces concepts used throughout the sequence.
What are large language models, or LLMs?
LLMs are AI systems that process prompts and generate text-based responses. This course introduces how they work and how they are used.
Do I need Python experience for this course?
No advanced Python experience is required. This course introduces coding concepts in a guided format for learners building AI fluency.
Can I take this gen AI course on its own?
While you can take this course on its own, the required courses in the Generative AI Certificate are designed to be completed in sequence as part of the full program.
What will this course prepare me to do next?
This course prepares learners to continue into Application Development with LLMs, where they begin building AI-powered applications.
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