Learning Paths for Technical Professionals

AI on Google Cloud: LLMs and Foundational Models

This starter learning path provides a starter introduction to generative AI on Google Cloud, focusing on Google Gemini and Vertex AI. Learners explore foundational concepts, prompt engineering, embeddings, multimodal processing, and hands-on implementation using Google Cloud services such as Vertex AI, AutoML, and various Google APIs for vision, language, and speech. The path emphasizes responsible AI practices and practical deployment of generative AI solutions.

Skills:

Generative AI model development

Prompt engineering

Embeddings and vector representations

Multimodal AI processing

Batch data processing with GCP

Vertex AI and AutoML proficiency

Google Cloud API integration (Vision, Language, Speech)

Responsible AI implementation

Learning objectives

  1. Understand Generative AI Fundamentals: Grasp the core principles of generative AI, including the distinctions between AI, ML, and generative AI, and the data requirements for building effective models.
  2. Develop and Deploy with Google Gemini and Vertex AI: Gain hands-on experience in building, tuning, and deploying generative AI models using Google Gemini, Vertex AI, and related Google Cloud services.
  3. Apply Prompt Engineering and Embeddings: Master prompt design techniques, and utilize embeddings for advanced AI tasks.
  4. Implement Multimodal and Batch Processing: Explore multimodal AI capabilities such as image, video, and document processing, and perform batch data processing using Google Cloud Storage and BigQuery.
  5. Utilize Responsible AI and Best Practices: Learn Google’s AI principles, responsible AI practices, and cloud resource management to ensure ethical and efficient AI development.

Target audience

This path is designed for developers, data scientists, and technology professionals seeking to build generative AI solutions on Google Cloud. It is suitable for those new to Google Gemini, Vertex AI, or generative AI in general, as well as practitioners looking to deepen their hands-on skills with Google Cloud’s AI ecosystem.

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