Learn the fundamentals of running Large Language Models directly on your own computer. This course provides a step-by-step guide to setting up your environment, selecting models, and interacting with your first local LLM. Understand the concepts behind local LLMs without needing prior specialized knowledge.
Prerequisites Basic computer skills
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Understand Local LLMs
Explain what Large Language Models are and the advantages of running them locally.
Environment Setup
Identify hardware considerations and set up the necessary software to run LLMs locally.
Model Selection
Find and choose appropriate LLM models for local use based on size, performance, and licensing.
Basic Interaction
Use common tools to load and interact with a local LLM for simple text generation tasks.
Fundamental Prompting
Formulate basic prompts to guide text generation with a local LLM.
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