#TAI 135: Introducing the 8-Hour Generative AI Primer

Author(s): Towards AI Editorial Team

Originally published on Towards AI.

95% of developers we meet are only scratching the surface of what LLMs can do. When working with LLMs, you are CONSTANTLY making decisions such as open-source vs. closed-source, how to fit LLMs into your use case, whether no-code solutions are good enough for your workflow, the extent to which consider the limitations of LLMs, and so on. And the biggest gap we see on top of all this is whether you are using LLMs to their full capacity, even with chat interfaces like ChatGPT or APIs for models like Gemini. The question is: are you?

Ask Yourself:

• How do you decide between open-source and closed-source LLMs?
• Are no-code solutions good enough for your use case?
• Are you factoring in the limitations of these models in your workflows?

But the biggest challenge of all?

Are you using LLMs to their full potential? That’s where the 8-Hour Generative AI Primer comes in.

This certification course is specifically designed to cut through the noise, help you ask the right questions, and show you exactly how to find answers. LLMs are moving so fast, with updates being released almost every day; what you need is an intuitive ‘framework,’ and just like LLMs, you need enough ‘context’ to know what developments are relevant to you and your use case so you can make the most out of this transformative technology.

In just 1 day, you’ll have:

• A working LLM prototype (no-code or low-code).
• A clear framework to evaluate tools like ChatGPT, Gemini, or any API.
• The confidence to integrate AI into your workflows effectively.
• The ability to know how to identify which AI developments matter to you.
• A certificate that proves you’re equipped to work with LLMs professionally.

What’s Inside:

• Tons of Hands-On Exercises & Demos — Get comfortable with ChatGPT, Claude, and better understand LangChain, LlamaIndex, Hugging Face…
• Real-World Examples — See how LLMs can transform industries, whether you’re in education, software development, finance, or beyond.
• Understand how to compare and select models, integrate them with your projects, and responsibly use AI.
• Support & Community — You’ll join our incredible community of 70,000+ learners, with instructors and mentors ready to help you every step of the way.
• Get a certification and lifetime mentorship from other certified students and the Towards AI team.
• Complimentary advanced resources for navigating real-world LLM implementation.

Find information on the course page!

While no specialized background is needed, you need a willingness to learn. Following our goal, this is a practical course. You will be doing exercises, having quizzes, and building things. If you are not willing to “sweat a little” to learn, this course is not for you. If you’re still on the fence, you can preview the first few lessons for free, by the way.

This isn’t just about learning; it’s about staying ahead. By the time the next big AI update drops, you’ll already know how to make the most of it.

👉 Join the 8-Hour Generative AI Primer today!

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