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Generative AI Foundations for Absolute Beginners

Packt

Generative AI Foundations for Absolute Beginners

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

Recommended experience

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

Recommended experience

7 hours to complete
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

  • Understand the fundamentals of AI, machine learning, and deep learning

  • Learn how Generative AI creates text, images, audio, and video

  • Explore self-supervised learning and its applications in AI

  • Gain practical insights into how to use Generative AI in business and creative projects

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February 2026

Assessments

8 assignments

Taught in English

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There are 7 modules in this course

In this module, we will introduce you to the world of Generative AI, explaining what you can expect to learn throughout the course. You will get an overview of the topics covered, providing a solid foundation for understanding AI, its history, and its present-day applications.

What's included

1 video1 reading

In this module, we will explore the fundamental building blocks of AI, including machine learning and deep learning, and see how they all come together to power advanced AI technologies. You will learn about the historical context and current applications of AI, with a special focus on Generative AI and its transformative role in content generation. By the end of this section, you’ll have a comprehensive understanding of AI’s landscape and how each piece contributes to the puzzle.

What's included

6 videos1 assignment

In this module, we will introduce you to the world of machine learning, covering its foundational principles, tasks, and applications. You’ll also learn how machine learning models are trained using data and feedback, providing you with a strong understanding of the processes that drive AI systems.

What's included

9 videos1 assignment

In this module, we will explore the technologies powering Generative AI, focusing on neural networks, deep learning architectures, and large language models (LLMs). You’ll gain insights into the cutting-edge methods like self-supervised learning, which enhance AI models' ability to generate content, and learn how these models adapt and evolve to produce remarkable outputs.

What's included

12 videos1 assignment

In this module, we will delve into the key challenges and limitations of Generative AI, including its sensitivity to prompts and the impact of its non-deterministic nature. We’ll explore common issues such as AI hallucinations, lack of common sense, and how bias and fairness concerns can affect model performance. You will also learn how to address these challenges while ensuring data privacy and security.

What's included

10 videos1 assignment

In this module, we will showcase the versatile applications of Generative AI, from content creation to enhancing AI-based apps. You’ll learn how to harness the power of Generative AI for generating text, images, and other media, as well as how to implement it for tasks such as code generation and idea brainstorming. Best practices for crafting effective prompts will also be covered to help you make the most of AI's capabilities.

What's included

12 videos1 assignment

In this final module, we will recap all the key concepts covered in the course, helping you to connect the dots and solidify your understanding of Generative AI. You will also receive encouragement to continue your learning journey and explore new areas of AI as you apply your newfound knowledge.

What's included

2 videos3 assignments

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