ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE · 3 WEEKS · 81 LESSONS

Applied Local Large Language Models

Learn to deploy and operate local large language models using modern tools and best practices. Gain hands-on experience with llamafile, Rust Candle, and production-ready LLM implementations.

Master the deployment and operation of local large language models (LLMs) through hands-on experience with tools like llamafile and Rust Candle. This comprehensive course covers fundamental concepts, practical implementation techniques, production workflows, and responsible AI practices, enabling you to effectively build, evaluate, and deploy local LLM solutions while understanding their benefits, risks, and ethical considerations.

01 — What learners say

Real feedback from real learners.

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02 — Why this course

What you'll walk away with.

Master the deployment and operation of local large language models (LLMs) through hands-on experience with tools like llamafile and Rust Candle. This comprehensive course covers fundamental concepts, practical implementation techniques, production workflows, and responsible AI practices, enabling you to effectively build, evaluate, and deploy local LLM solutions while understanding their benefits, risks, and ethical considerations.

01

Understand core concepts of local LLMs including benefits, risks, and implementation approaches

02

Deploy and operate local LLMs using llamafile and Rust-based tools like Candle

03

Evaluate real-world performance and implement production workflows for local LLM applications

04

Master retrieval augmented generation (RAG) techniques for enhanced LLM capabilities

3 weeks, 81 lessons — hands-on labs, quizzes, and a certification.

03 — Syllabus

3 weeks, 81 lessons total.

Week 1
  • Meet your course instructor NOAH gift
  • Meet your course instructor Alfredo DEZA
  • Connect with your instructors
  • Course structure
  • Key terms
  • Introduction
Week 2
  • Key terms
  • Coding ELO in python
  • Coding ELO in RUST
  • Coding ELO in r
  • Coding ELO in julia
  • Chatbot arena
Week 3
  • Key terms
  • Profit sharing concepts
  • Tragedy of the Genai commons
  • Game theory of Genai
  • Perfect competition
  • Negative Externalities

04 — For teams

Custom training for your company.

We're ready to deliver this and other courses to your team. We accommodate different requirements and are flexible with seat count.

  • +Bulk pricing available
  • +Customizable content
  • +Ready to start on your schedule
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05 — Individual access

Simple, straightforward pricing.

Full platform access — every current and future course — priced so cost isn't what decides whether you learn.

$20/ month

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+Every current and future course
+Learn in your own environment, guided end to end
+Self-paced — built around your life
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