Smith Business magazine, Summer 2024 - Magazine - Page 40
CONNECTIONS
Connect With Exec Ed to Tap AI’s Potential
Smith’s New Program Teaches How to Harness Large Language Models
In today’s global economy, employing
arti昀椀cial intelligence-powered
tools is no longer just a competitive
advantage—it’s a necessity. The Smith
School’s Executive Education programs
are helping professionals tap into the
potential of these cutting-edge tools.
This summer, Smith is adding to its
robust roster of AI and tech-focused
courses by holding its 昀椀rst Large
Language Model (LLM) Training
and Development course, led
by professor Kunpeng Zhang.
Across four sessions between
Aug. 2-23, participants will
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gain foundational knowledge of LLMs,
apply a pre-trained and 昀椀ne-tuned
paradigm in text understanding,
and deploy a customized LLM for
their organization.
The LLM training and development
course is the school’s latest push
toward delivering innovative learning
solutions and fostering a community of
academic and operational excellence.
The course joins a catalog of open
enrollment programs, which includes:
• Blockchain Business Imperative
• Data Science & Machine Learning
• Workplace Negotiations:
Unlocking Your Potential
Those looking to leverage the same
engaging and advanced curriculum
while maintaining a priority on
昀氀exibility and convenience can
consider options from Smith’s selfpaced programs:
• Python Programming
for Business
• Climate Finance &
Risk Management
• Arti昀椀cial Intelligence for
Business Leaders
• Digital Marketing
• Foundations of Business
Online Program (7 courses)
rhsmith.umd.edu