This introductory course is designed for beginners with no prior knowledge of generative AI. You will start by gaining a high-level understanding of what generative AI is and how it works. Through interactive lessons and hands-on examples, you will learn fundamental skills like providing effective prompts and iteratively improving the generated outputs. As the course progresses, you will dive deeper into specific major generative AI models, including their unique capabilities and limitations. Finally,, you will get practical experience using leading systems like GitHub Copilot, DALL-E, and OpenAI to generate code, images, and text. By the end, you will have developed core knowledge to start experimenting with generative AI in a responsible and effective way for a variety of applications. This course aims to provide a friendly introduction to prepare complete beginners for further exploration of this rapidly evolving technology.

Introduction to Generative AI

Introduction to Generative AI
This course is part of Large Language Model Operations (LLMOps) Specialization


Instructors: Noah Gift
Access provided by University of Warwick
27,185 already enrolled
209 reviews
Recommended experience
What you'll learn
Learn to utilize Generative AI for automation.
Develop Generative AI software solutions.
Build solutions with Prompt Engineering to enhance Generative AI output.
Skills you'll gain
Details to know

Add to your LinkedIn profile
15 assignments
See how employees at top companies are mastering in-demand skills

Build your subject-matter expertise
- Learn new concepts from industry experts
- Gain a foundational understanding of a subject or tool
- Develop job-relevant skills with hands-on projects
- Earn a shareable career certificate

There are 4 modules in this course
Earn a career certificate
Add this credential to your LinkedIn profile, resume, or CV. Share it on social media and in your performance review.
Offered by
Why people choose Coursera for their career

Felipe M.

Jennifer J.

Larry W.

Chaitanya A.
Learner reviews
- 5 stars
67.94%
- 4 stars
19.13%
- 3 stars
6.69%
- 2 stars
3.34%
- 1 star
2.87%
Showing 3 of 209
Reviewed on Jan 15, 2026
Practical (e.g. python) examples were shown but were difficult to follow as no foundations were given.
Reviewed on Jan 23, 2026
This is a very useful course for understanding the Generative AI. The explanations are easily understood. The course structure is designed to keep the learners interest.
Reviewed on Jun 18, 2024
Nice course on "Introduction to Generative AI". It was a brief introduction to Gen AI concepts and how to use LLM APIs to create custom applications. Truly beginner level course.
Explore more from Computer Science

University of Colorado Boulder

Alberta Machine Intelligence Institute



