Microsoft has just launched “Generative AI for Beginners”, an 18-episode, free educational series designed to help anyone — from curious learners to skilled developers — build a solid foundation in Generative AI and Large Language Models (LLMs).
The event was hosted by top AI experts like Carlotta Castelluccio, Pablo Lopes, Nitya Narasimhan, and Bethany Jepchumba, the series blends clear explanations, hands-on demos, and practical tips to make complex AI concepts easy to understand.
What You’ll Learn in the Generative AI Series
1. Intro to Generative AI & LLMs – What they are, how they work, and why they matter in industries like education.
2. Comparing Different LLMs – From open-source to proprietary models, and how to choose the right one.
3. Responsible AI – How to build AI systems that are fair, safe, and trustworthy.
4. Prompt Engineering Basics – Writing better prompts for better AI answers.
5. Advanced Prompting – Fine-tuning and improving AI outputs with pro techniques.
6. Building Text Generation Apps – Step-by-step creation of AI-powered text tools.
7. AI Chat Applications – How to design, customize, and improve AI chatbots.
8. Search with Vector Databases – Making AI search smarter using semantic search.
9. Image Generation Apps – Create visuals with tools like DALL-E and Midjourney.
10. Low-Code AI Development – Build AI-powered apps quickly with Microsoft Power Platform.
11. Function Calling – Connect AI models to real-world apps and services.
12. AI-Friendly UX Design – Building trust and clarity into AI user experiences.
13. Securing AI Apps – Protecting your AI from threats and misuse.
14. AI App Lifecycle – From building to monitoring with LLM Ops best practices.
15. Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) – Teaching AI with real, grounded knowledge.
16. Open-Source Models & Hugging Face – Fine-tuning and deploying open AI models.
17. AI Agents – Using frameworks that allow AI to act and make decisions.
18. Fine-Tuning LLMs – Making AI models perform better for your specific needs.
Why You Should Watch Generative AI series
Generative AI is transforming everything — from business operations to creative industries. This series makes it accessible, practical, and safe for anyone to start building with AI. The lessons are short, engaging, and packed with examples you can apply right away.
You can watch the full series here:
https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/shows/generative-ai-for-beginners/
