Course Overview

An intensive 2-hour practical course introducing Large Language Models and Prompt Engineering to the academic community, including researchers, professors, and technical staff.

Details

Institution: University of Turin, Italy
Audience: Researchers, professors, and technical staff
Attendees: Approximately 1,000 participants
Duration: 2 hours
Date: April 2025

Course Topics

  • What are Large Language Models?
  • How LLMs work: architecture and training
  • Introduction to prompt engineering
  • Practical applications in research
  • Best practices for academic use
  • Limitations and ethical considerations

Learning Objectives

Participants will:

  • Understand the fundamentals of LLMs
  • Learn basic prompt engineering techniques
  • Discover practical applications for research and teaching
  • Recognize capabilities and limitations
  • Apply LLMs responsibly in academic contexts