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Generative Artificial Intelligence

Learn Generative AI from the basics. Understand how AI generates text, images, audio, and video. Master prompt engineering, LLMs, AI APIs, RAG, and AI agents. Build practical Generative AI applications step by step.

12
Modules
25
Hours
145
Topics
12
Projects

What's Inside Every Lesson?

Every topic is designed so complete beginners can follow along step by step

Interactive Code Editor

Write & run real code in the browser - no setup needed

Practice After Every Topic

Hands-on exercises reinforce what you just learned

Q&A Flip Cards

Common questions answered with simple explanations

Module Quizzes

Test your knowledge before moving to the next module

Mini Projects

Build real apps - a calculator, to-do list, and more

Visual Diagrams

Concepts explained with clear, annotated diagrams

Who This Course Is For

Designed for beginners, students, developers, and working professionals who want to understand how Generative AI works and how to use it in practice. Explains Generative AI concepts using simple language and real-world examples.

Prerequisites

No prior Generative AI knowledge required. Completing the Artificial Intelligence course first is recommended but not required. Basic Python familiarity is helpful for the coding sections.

Reviewed by Senior Engineering StaffEditorial Standards โ†’

Published July 2024 ยท Verified for 2026 Curriculum ยท Author: Priygop Technical Team

What You'll Learn

  • What Generative AI is and how it differs from traditional AI
  • How Generative AI generates text, images, audio, and video
  • How to write effective prompts that improve AI output
  • What LLMs are and how they predict and generate text
  • How multimodal AI combines different types of input and output
  • How to use AI APIs to build simple Generative AI applications
  • What RAG is and how it connects AI to your own data
  • What AI agents are and how they automate tasks
  • How Generative AI is used across real industries
  • AI hallucinations, bias, privacy, copyright, and responsible use

Career Opportunities

Generative AI Engineer
Prompt Engineer
AI Application Developer
AI Product Manager
AI Content Specialist
Machine Learning Engineer

Course Modules Overview

1
Generative AI Fundamentals

12 topics

2
How Generative AI Works

12 topics

3
Prompt Engineering

13 topics

4
Text Generation and Large Language Models

12 topics

5
AI Image Generation

12 topics

6
AI Audio and Video Generation

12 topics

7
Multimodal AI

12 topics

8
AI APIs and Application Development

13 topics

9
Retrieval-Augmented Generation

13 topics

10
AI Agents and Automation

13 topics

11
Real-World Generative AI Applications

13 topics

12
Responsible AI and Ethics

13 topics

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Complete all 12 modules to unlock your course completion certificate

Course Curriculum

12 comprehensive modules covering everything from basics to advanced topics

Beginner (4)Intermediate (8)Advanced (0)
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Module 1

Generative AI Fundamentals

Understand what Generative AI is, how it differs from traditional AI and ML, the types of content it creates, and where it is used in the real world.

Beginner2 hours
โ–ถ๏ธ 12 topics๐Ÿงช Practice exercises๐Ÿ† Quiz included
What is Generative AI?Generative AI vs Traditional AIGenerative AI vs Machine LearningHow Generative AI Creates ContentTypes of Generative AIText GenerationImage GenerationAudio GenerationVideo GenerationReal-World Generative AI ApplicationsPracticeModule Quiz
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Module 2

How Generative AI Works

Discover how Generative AI systems are trained, how they generate output, what tokens and context are, and the difference between training and inference.

Beginner2 hours
โ–ถ๏ธ 12 topics๐Ÿงช Practice exercises๐Ÿ† Quiz included
How Generative AI Systems WorkTraining DataAI ModelsModel TrainingModel InferenceInput and OutputTokensContextParameters Explained SimplyTraining vs InferencePracticeQuiz
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Module 3

Prompt Engineering

Learn how to write effective prompts that produce better AI output. Covers prompt structure, context, instructions, examples, and common mistakes.

Beginner2 hours
โ–ถ๏ธ 13 topics๐Ÿงช Practice exercises๐Ÿ† Quiz included
What is a Prompt?How Prompts WorkClear vs Unclear PromptsPrompt StructureGiving ContextGiving InstructionsProviding ExamplesOutput FormatRole and Task InstructionsImproving AI ResponsesCommon Prompt MistakesPracticeQuiz
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Module 4

Text Generation and Large Language Models

Understand how Large Language Models work, what tokens and context windows are, how chat-based AI is built, and why LLMs sometimes produce wrong answers.

Beginner2 hours
โ–ถ๏ธ 12 topics๐Ÿงช Practice exercises๐Ÿ† Quiz included
What is an LLM?How LLMs Generate TextTokensNext Token PredictionContext WindowTraining an LLMInferenceChat-Based AIWhy LLMs Sometimes Make MistakesLLM ApplicationsPracticeQuiz
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Module 5

AI Image Generation

Learn how AI creates images from text, how image-to-image works, how to write effective image prompts, and where AI image generation is used in the real world.

Intermediate2 hours
โ–ถ๏ธ 12 topics๐Ÿงช Practice exercises๐Ÿ† Quiz included
What is AI Image Generation?How AI Generates ImagesText-to-ImageImage-to-ImageImage EditingPrompting for ImagesImage StyleCompositionCommon Image Generation ProblemsReal-World ApplicationsPracticeQuiz
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Module 6

AI Audio and Video Generation

Understand how AI generates voice, speech, music, and video. Learn text-to-speech, speech-to-text, text-to-video, and the risks that come with AI-generated media.

Intermediate2 hours
โ–ถ๏ธ 12 topics๐Ÿงช Practice exercises๐Ÿ† Quiz included
AI Voice GenerationText-to-SpeechSpeech-to-TextAI MusicAI Sound GenerationAI Video GenerationText-to-VideoImage-to-VideoReal-World ApplicationsLimitations and RisksPracticeQuiz
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Module 7

Multimodal AI

Learn how multimodal AI combines text, images, audio, and video. Understand vision-language models, image and document understanding, and real-world multimodal applications.

Intermediate2 hours
โ–ถ๏ธ 12 topics๐Ÿงช Practice exercises๐Ÿ† Quiz included
What is Multimodal AI?Text and ImageText and AudioText and VideoImage UnderstandingDocument UnderstandingVision-Language ModelsMultimodal AI ApplicationsReal-World ExamplesLimitationsPracticeQuiz
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Module 8

AI APIs and Application Development

Learn how AI APIs work, how to use them safely, and how to build a simple AI application in Python. Covers request/response, API keys, error handling, and security.

Intermediate2 hours
โ–ถ๏ธ 13 topics๐Ÿงช Practice exercises๐Ÿ› ๏ธ Mini project๐Ÿ† Quiz included
What is an AI API?Why APIs Are UsedAPI Request and ResponseAPI KeysSending User InputReceiving AI OutputBasic Python AI API ExampleBasic JavaScript AI API ConceptError HandlingAPI Security BasicsPracticeMini Project: Build a Simple AI Text GeneratorQuiz
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Module 9

Retrieval-Augmented Generation

Understand what RAG is, why it is needed, how embeddings and vector search work simply, and how to connect your own data to an AI model to answer questions.

Intermediate2 hours
โ–ถ๏ธ 13 topics๐Ÿงช Practice exercises๐Ÿ† Quiz included
What is RAG?Why RAG Is NeededLLM Knowledge LimitationsDocuments and DataEmbeddings Explained SimplyVector Search ConceptRetrieving Relevant InformationGenerating an AnswerSimple RAG WorkflowReal-World RAG ApplicationsRAG LimitationsPracticeQuiz
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Module 10

AI Agents and Automation

Understand what AI agents are, how they differ from AI assistants, how agents use tools and planning to complete goals, and where automation is used in the real world.

Intermediate2 hours
โ–ถ๏ธ 13 topics๐Ÿงช Practice exercises๐Ÿ† Quiz included
What is an AI Agent?AI Assistant vs AI AgentAgent GoalsToolsActionsPlanningMemory ConceptAI Agent WorkflowAI AutomationReal-World Agent ExamplesAgent LimitationsPracticeQuiz
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Module 11

Real-World Generative AI Applications

See how Generative AI is transforming education, marketing, healthcare, finance, customer support, cybersecurity, and business automation. Practical problem-to-solution examples.

Intermediate2.5 hours
โ–ถ๏ธ 13 topics๐Ÿงช Practice exercises๐Ÿ† Quiz included
Generative AI in EducationGenerative AI in Software DevelopmentGenerative AI in MarketingGenerative AI in E-commerceGenerative AI in Customer SupportGenerative AI in HealthcareGenerative AI in CybersecurityGenerative AI in FinanceGenerative AI in Content CreationGenerative AI in Business AutomationReal-World Case StudiesPracticeQuiz
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Module 12

Responsible AI and Ethics

Learn to use Generative AI responsibly and ethically. Covers AI bias, hallucinations, privacy, transparency, accountability, copyright, environmental impact, safety guidelines, and ethical AI practice.

Intermediate2 hours
โ–ถ๏ธ 13 topics๐Ÿงช Practice exercises๐Ÿ› ๏ธ Mini project
What is Responsible AI?AI BiasAI HallucinationsPrivacy and Data Protection in AICopyright and Intellectual Property in Generative AIEnvironmental Impact of AIAI Transparency and ExplainabilityAI Safety and GuardrailsPractical Guidelines for Ethical AI UseBuilding a Responsible AI PracticeResponsible AI UsageGenerative AI Projects, Safety and Career PathGenerative AI Career Paths
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Your Learning Roadmap

Follow this structured path - from first concepts to production-ready mastery

Step 01 ยท Beginner

Understand Generative AI fundamentals, how it works, prompt engineering, and LLMs

Step 02 ยท Intermediate

Explore AI image, audio, and video generation, multimodal AI, APIs, and RAG

Step 03 ยท Advanced

Build AI applications, understand AI agents, real-world applications, safety, and career paths

Practical Projects You Will Build

Apply your Generative Artificial Intelligence skills to create portfolio-ready applications designed to demonstrate real-world proficiency to employers.

Project 1Intermediate

Image Classifier

Train a CNN to classify images across 10+ categories using TensorFlow/PyTorch.

Technologies
PythonTensorFlowCNN
Key Features
  • Data preprocessing
  • Model training
  • Accuracy evaluation
  • Web deployment
16-22 hours

๐ŸŽฏ A deployed ML model.

Project 2Advanced

NLP Sentiment Analyzer

Build a sentiment analysis system for product reviews using transformer models.

Technologies
PythonHuggingFaceBERT
Key Features
  • Text preprocessing
  • Fine-tuning
  • API endpoint
  • Dashboard
18-24 hours

๐ŸŽฏ A production NLP pipeline.

Project 3Advanced

Recommendation Engine

Create a product recommendation system using collaborative and content-based filtering.

Technologies
PythonScikit-learnPandasFastAPI
Key Features
  • Collaborative filtering
  • Content-based
  • A/B testing
  • REST API
20-28 hours

๐ŸŽฏ A real-world ML system.

Project 4Advanced

Chatbot with RAG

Build a domain-specific chatbot using Retrieval Augmented Generation with LangChain.

Technologies
PythonLangChainOpenAIFAISS
Key Features
  • Document ingestion
  • Vector search
  • Context-aware answers
  • API deployment
22-30 hours

๐ŸŽฏ A modern AI application.

Tools & Technologies

Essential tools you'll master during this course

Python

Used for AI API calls and automation scripts

Programming Language

OpenAI API

Access to GPT models for text generation

AI API

Jupyter Notebook

Interactive coding environment for AI experiments

Development Environment

Hugging Face

Open-source AI models for text, image, and audio

Model Hub

LangChain

Framework for building AI applications and RAG systems

AI Framework

DALL-E / Stable Diffusion

AI image generation from text prompts

Image Generation

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