Getting Started with LLMs – 1 Day Course in Portland, OR

Schedule

Thu, 11 Dec, 2025 at 09:00 am to Thu, 25 Jun, 2026 at 05:00 pm

UTC-08:00

Location

regus OR, Portland - US Bancorp Tower | Portland, OR

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Demystify LLMs and learn step-by-step how to use them for real-world tasks, projects, productivity, and innovation.
About this Event

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About the course:

Duration: 1 Full Day (8 Hours)
Delivery Mode: Classroom (In-Person)
Language: English
Credits: 8 PDUs / Training Hours
Certification: Course Completion Certificate
Refreshments: Lunch, Snacks and beverages will be provided during the session


Course Overview:

This introductory and practical program provides a clear understanding of how Large Language Models (LLMs) such as ChatGPT and open-source transformer models work. Participants will explore model structure, prompting techniques, model fine-tuning, and integration workflows. Through guided exercises and real project demos, attendees will develop confidence in building and applying LLM-powered solutions across business functions and industry use cases.


Learning Objectives:

By the end of this course, you will:

• Explain how LLMs and transformer models work
• Design clear and optimized prompts
• Customize or adapt models for specific tasks
• Integrate LLM capabilities into real applications
• Identify and evaluate business use cases
• Apply responsible governance and data standards


Target Audience:

• Developers & Software Engineers
• Data Scientists & Technical Professionals
• Product & Innovation Teams
• Business Analysts & Consultants
• Anyone exploring applied AI workflows


Why Is It the Right Fit for You:

Most professionals and organizations are exploring LLMs but lack the clarity and structure to use them effectively and responsibly. This course breaks down complex AI concepts into simple, practical steps you can immediately apply at work. You gain not just knowledge — but confidence to build and deploy real solutions.

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Agenda
Module 1: Understanding LLMs

Info:
• Key components of transformer architecture
• How LLMs learn and generate language
• Strengths and limitations of LLMs
• Icebreaker Activity


Module 2: Working with Pre-Trained Models

Info:
• Accessing commercial & open-source models
• Prompt design & iterative prompting
• Troubleshooting inaccurate outputs
• Activity


Module 3: Customization & Fine-Tuning Options

Info:
• When to prompt vs. when to fine-tune
• LoRA, RAG, embeddings & vector stores
• Preparing datasets for custom behavior
• Hands-On Demonstration


Module 4: Application & Integration

Info:
• API workflows for product development
• Building assistants, chatbots, and automation scripts
• Connecting LLMs to private enterprise knowledge
• Case Study


Module 5: Business Use Cases & ROI

Info:
• Efficiency, decision support, and creativity applications
• Cost considerations and scaling strategies
• Evaluating ROI and success metrics
• Activity


Module 6: Responsible & Ethical AI

Info:
• Privacy, compliance, transparency, and safety
• Preventing biased or harmful output
• Governance frameworks across AU / DE / UK
• Group Brainstorm Activity


Module 7: Project & Action Plan

Info:
• Mini Build: Apply LLM integration to a real workflow
• Define clear next steps and implementation roadmap
• Action Plan Review


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regus OR, Portland - US Bancorp Tower, 111 S.W. Fifth Avenue Suite 3150, Portland, United States

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