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Short Course | 18 Hours | 1.8 CEUs 

AI LLMs

Our Artificial Intelligence and Large Language Models (LLMs) course provides hands-on training in the foundational concepts, tools, and techniques used in modern artificial intelligence. Designed for students who want to build practical AI knowledge and skills, this instructor-led course combines theory with applied learning to explore how AI, machine learning, and generative AI technologies work.

Students gain practical experience with machine learning, deep learning, natural language processing (NLP), generative AI, and large language models. The course also explores popular AI tools and frameworks, including LangChain, LlamaIndex, Hugging Face, and open-source LLMs, with an emphasis on the techniques used to build, implement, and optimize LLM-powered solutions.

  • Machine Learning and AI
  • Basics of Machine Learning, Deep Learning, and NLP
  • Small Language Models
  • Foundations of understanding LLM
  • LLMs versus Foundation Model
  • Basics of Prompt Design
  • Vector Databases and Embedding Model
  • Tools and techniques for building LLM
  • Deployment and Monitoring for LLM
  • Students should have a foundational understanding of Python programming and be comfortable working with the command line.

Questions? Speak with our team today—email info@workforcecenter.slu.edu or call 314-977-3226.

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Section Title
Artificial Intelligence and Large Language Models Foundations
Type
Instructor-Led
Days
M, W
Time (Central Time)
5:30PM to 8:30PM
Dates
Nov 02, 2026 to Nov 18, 2026
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# of Course Hours
18.0
Location
Delivery Option
Instructor-Led - Virtual  
Course Fee(s)
Rate non-credit $2,295.00
Potential Discount(s)
CEUs
1.8 CEUs
Section Title
Artificial Intelligence and Large Language Models Foundations
Type
Instructor-Led
Days
T, Th
Time (Central Time)
5:30PM to 8:30PM
Dates
Jan 26, 2027 to Feb 11, 2027
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# of Course Hours
18.0
Location
Delivery Option
Instructor-Led - Virtual  
Course Fee(s)
Rate non-credit $2,295.00
Potential Discount(s)
CEUs
1.8 CEUs
Section Title
Artificial Intelligence and Large Language Models Foundations
Type
Instructor-Led
Days
M, W
Time (Central Time)
5:30PM to 8:30PM
Dates
Mar 29, 2027 to Apr 14, 2027
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# of Course Hours
18.0
Location
Delivery Option
Instructor-Led - Virtual  
Course Fee(s)
Rate non-credit $2,295.00
Potential Discount(s)
CEUs
1.8 CEUs
Section Title
Artificial Intelligence and Large Language Models Foundations
Type
Instructor-Led
Days
T, Th
Time (Central Time)
5:30PM to 8:30PM
Dates
May 25, 2027 to Jun 10, 2027
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# of Course Hours
18.0
Location
Delivery Option
Instructor-Led - Virtual  
Course Fee(s)
Rate non-credit $2,295.00
Potential Discount(s)
CEUs
1.8 CEUs
Section Title
Artificial Intelligence and Large Language Models Foundations
Type
Instructor-Led
Days
M, W
Time (Central Time)
5:30PM to 8:30PM
Dates
Jul 26, 2027 to Aug 11, 2027
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# of Course Hours
18.0
Location
Delivery Option
Instructor-Led - Virtual  
Course Fee(s)
Rate non-credit $2,295.00
Potential Discount(s)
CEUs
1.8 CEUs
Section Title
Artificial Intelligence and Large Language Models Foundations
Type
Instructor-Led
Days
T, Th
Time (Central Time)
5:30PM to 8:30PM
Dates
Sep 28, 2027 to Oct 14, 2027
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# of Course Hours
18.0
Location
Delivery Option
Instructor-Led - Virtual  
Course Fee(s)
Rate non-credit $2,295.00
Potential Discount(s)
CEUs
1.8 CEUs
Section Title
Artificial Intelligence and Large Language Models Foundations
Section Schedule
Nov 08, 2027 to Nov 23, 2027
Type
Instructor-Led
Days
M, W
Time (Central Time)
5:30PM to 8:30PM
Dates
Nov 08, 2027 to Nov 22, 2027
Type
Instructor-Led
Days
T
Time (Central Time)
5:30PM to 8:30PM
Dates
Nov 23, 2027
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# of Course Hours
18.0
Location
Delivery Option
Instructor-Led - Virtual  
Course Fee(s)
Rate non-credit $2,295.00
Potential Discount(s)
CEUs
1.8 CEUs
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