How AI & LLMs Work: A Fast-Track Crash Course for Busy Professionals

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Skip the mountains of prep work and learn how AI works in just a few hours

“Despite being a student in Harvard’s Master’s in Data Science program, I’ve struggled to understand the concepts that make LLMs so impressive. This class gave me the answers.” – Tony

“Ishan takes a black box, rips it apart to understandable compartments, and clearly communicates what is going on. Highly recommend.” – Joe, CFO

The current cohort completed recording on January 17th, 2025 but you can still enroll to participate asynchronously:

• Get lifetime access to all recorded sessions, including interactive Q&A segments

• Connect with peers in our dedicated private Discord community

• Master the material through comprehensive quizzes and training resources

• Receive direct instructor support via email or Discord whenever you need help

• The option to attend a future live cohort for free

Why This Course Stands Out:

You already know how vital AI is to your career—it’s in every conversation, project, and strategy session. But diving into AI feels daunting with limited time for self-study or complex programming.

That’s where this course comes in. Skip the endless prep work and gain an intuitive, hands-on understanding of AI and transformers in just a few hours—without needing an advanced degree.

No other course offers such an interactive, fast, and in-depth technical understanding of AI using an actual GPT-2 model, all using an easy-to-learn spreadsheet interface.

Perfect for Busy STEM Professionals:

Whether you’re a developer, technical manager, or executive, this course demystifies AI and teaches you exactly how Large Language Models (LLMs) like GPT-2 work, with no prerequisites beyond a STEM background.

It’s ideal for:

• Software/Web Developers seeking an easy introduction to machine learning.

• Science & Tech Professionals navigating AI transformations in their fields.

• Technical Sales/Marketing crafting messaging for AI products.

• Product/Project Managers overseeing LLM-powered solutions.

• Executives/Leaders guiding AI strategy in their organizations.

What You’ll Learn:

Using a unique spreadsheet implementation of GPT-2 (the predecessor to ChatGPT), we’ll break down each model component with crystal-clear explanations. In just a few sessions, you’ll be able to:

• Understand how LLMs work—as quickly as possible.

• Explain every key component—tokenization, embeddings, attention, and more.

• Gain AI literacy—so you can confidently lead and manage AI-driven teams.

• Build a foundation for further AI projects—and even more advanced learning.