Course Overview

Modern AI

- https://youtu.be/VMj-3S1tku0 - https://youtu.be/PaCmpygFfXo - https://youtu.be/TCH_1BHY58I - https://youtu.be/P6sfmUTpUmc - https://youtu.be/q8SA3rM6ckI - https://youtu.be/t3YJ5hKiMQ0

Modules

9

Lessons

68

Course created by Mikias Abebe

Module 1

Advanced Deep Learning Architectures

Explore the theoretical foundations and mathematical underpinnings of modern deep learning architectures beyond standard feed-forward networks.

Module 2

The Transformer Architecture and Attention Mechanisms

A deep dive into the inner workings of Transformers, covering the mathematical details of self-attention and structural variations.

Module 3

Large Language Models (LLMs) and Scale

Understand the engineering, data curation, and scaling laws required to pre-train modern massive language models.

Module 4

Post-Training, Fine-Tuning, and Alignment

Learn the methodologies to adapt base models into instruction-following, aligned, and task-specific AI systems.

Module 5

Multimodal AI Systems and Architectures

Examine the integration of text, vision, and audio into unified models capable of multi-sensory reasoning.

Module 6

Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) and Knowledge Integration

Master the design of production-grade retrieval architectures to ground language models in external knowledge.

Module 7

Autonomous Agents and Tool Use

Investigate how modern AI transitions from static generation to dynamic, multi-step problem-solving autonomous systems.

Module 8

Model Inference, Optimization, and Deployment

Learn the engineering practices required to serve complex AI models efficiently at scale and on edge devices.

Module 9

Final Assessment

A comprehensive evaluation covering all advanced topics discussed across the entire Modern AI curriculum.