This course is primarily intended for university students, professionals from various fields, and technology enthusiasts who are interested in understanding the impact and applications of Generative Artificial Intelligence. From communicators seeking to explore new creative tools to educators, programmers, and scientists aiming to integrate this technology into their daily work, the content has been carefully designed to be accessible and relevant to a broad and diverse audience.
Throughout this course, participants will discover the fundamentals of Generative AI, explore its connection to broader concepts such as machine learning and deep learning, and gain an understanding of how chatbots based on Large Language Models (LLMs) operate.
A central element of this course is learning about prompts and their advanced use. Prompts are carefully formulated instructions or questions that enable effective interaction with language models to obtain precise and relevant results. As we progress, students will not only understand how to structure basic prompts but also how to employ advanced prompting techniques to maximize the utility and creativity of Generative AI tools, adapting them to specific needs within their professional workflows.
Through explanatory videos, interactive readings, hands-on activities, and critical reflections, students will develop key competencies to analyze, apply, and critically assess this emerging technology, laying the groundwork for its integration into innovative projects and professional solutions.
This course offers a comprehensive overview of Generative Artificial Intelligence, encompassing its theoretical foundations, practical applications, use cases, and ethical considerations. The functioning of Large Language Models (LLMs), such as GPT, will be explored in detail, and effective prompting techniques will be taught to optimize the results generated by these tools.
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4 vidéos•Total 18 minutes
Discover the Foundations of Generative AI•3 minutes
Introduction to AI: Definition, levels, and models – Part 1•7 minutes
Introduction to AI: Definition, levels, and models – Part 2•5 minutes
Introduction to AI: Definition, levels, and models – Part 3•3 minutes
9 lectures•Total 90 minutes
Navigating the World of Generative AI•10 minutes
Evolution of Artificial Intelligence: From Its origins to Generative AI•10 minutes
What is Artificial Intelligence?•10 minutes
What is Machine Learning?•10 minutes
What is Deep Learning?•10 minutes
From Data to Creation: The Path of AI•10 minutes
Interaction with Chatbots: Roles and Conversational Dynamics•10 minutes
How the "AI Student" Prompt is designed•10 minutes
Considerations on the use of content generated with Artificial Intelligence•10 minutes
2 devoirs•Total 20 minutes
Interaction with Chatbots: Roles and Conversational Dynamics•10 minutes
Module 1 - Quiz•10 minutes
Fundamentals of Prompting
Module 2•3 heures à terminer
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3 vidéos8 lectures2 devoirs
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3 vidéos•Total 13 minutes
Fundamentals of Prompting – Part 1•4 minutes
Fundamentals of Prompting – Part 2•4 minutes
Fundamentals of Prompting – Part 3•5 minutes
8 lectures•Total 125 minutes
Understanding Prompt Engineering in language models (LLMs)•20 minutes
Key elements of an effective prompt•20 minutes
Key elements of an effective prompt: The function of role assignment•15 minutes
Key elements of an effective prompt: Defining the task•15 minutes
Prompting challenge: Design, evaluate, and iterate your prompt•15 minutes
Comparative Analysis of Generative AI Models (January 2026)•15 minutes
Clarity and strategy in prompts: How to improve your results when interacting with LLMs•15 minutes
Recommended readings•10 minutes
2 devoirs•Total 60 minutes
Effective prompts for communicating with Generative AI•30 minutes
Module 2 - Quiz•30 minutes
Frameworks for Creating Effective Prompts
Module 3•2 heures à terminer
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3 vidéos•Total 29 minutes
Structuring a prompt to enhance creativity in idea generation: Spark & Shape•10 minutes
Compose targeted prompts for problem resolution and task organization: Solve & Probe•10 minutes
Compose targeted prompts for problem resolution and task organization: Draft & Track•9 minutes
5 lectures•Total 90 minutes
Prompting frameworks•15 minutes
Spark and Shape frameworks•15 minutes
Solve, Probe, Draft, and Track frameworks•15 minutes
Practical application of the frameworks•15 minutes
Guided practice for prompt building•30 minutes
1 devoir•Total 30 minutes
Module 3 - Quiz•30 minutes
Responsible Use of Generative AI: Guidelines and Ethical Principles
Module 4•2 heures à terminer
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3 vidéos6 lectures1 devoir
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3 vidéos•Total 22 minutes
Case No. 1 - Responsible use of Generative AI•8 minutes
Case No. 2 - Responsible use of Generative AI •8 minutes
Case No. 3 - Responsible use of Generative AI •6 minutes
6 lectures•Total 85 minutes
The ethical and responsible use of Generative Artificial Intelligence•10 minutes
Universidad de los Andes guidelines on Generative AI•15 minutes
Three cases for reflection on Generative AI•10 minutes
Ana's decision: Generative AI in research•10 minutes
Santiago's decision: Generative AI in university administration•10 minutes
Guided practice for applying Universidad de los Andes guidelines on Generative AI Use•30 minutes
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