Understanding the Fundamental Principles of Large Language Models (LLMs)
arigaram
It explains the fundamental principles of large language models like ChatGPT, focusing on theory.
Intermediate
NLP, gpt, AI
Explains why LLMs are needed, their technical background, and basic concepts.
Why are LLMs necessary?
What is the underlying technology of LLMs?
What is the difference between a Language Model (LM) and a Large Language Model (LLM)?
Why is 10B the benchmark for LLMs?
What is the emergence seen in LLMs?
The course is currently in the process of being completed. The downside is that you may have to wait a long time until the course is fully finished (although it will be supplemented frequently). Please take this into consideration when making your purchase decision.
March 14, 2026
We have begun revising both the original 1st and 2nd editions into a new 2nd edition (which corresponds to the 3rd edition for the previous 2nd edition). This new 2nd edition is a full-scale revision. Both content and materials have been reinforced. In particular, dynamic simulations (such as in lesson 4-1) are also included.
January 12, 2026
I have restructured each lesson in Sections 21–22 (the planning practice sections) into section units to accommodate more detailed lessons and added several more practice sections. The actual lesson content will be filled in over a long period of time.
January 9, 2026
I have reorganized the table of contents by adding lesson numbers after the section numbers (e.g., Lesson 1-1). In this process, some inconsistencies have occurred between the lesson material numbers, video numbers, and the lesson numbers of the lectures. I will correct these over time.
November 4, 2025
I plan to lower the difficulty and supplement the content of the sections where videos were previously posted (Section 1 to Section 7) before reposting them. The videos and lesson materials will be replaced with supplemented versions for each lesson unit without prior notice.
September 17, 2025
I have changed the lecture title from '(For Planners) Understanding the Basics of LLM' to '(For Planners) Basics of LLM and Understanding LLM-based Service Planning.' This is because the newly added practical sections (8–17) cover LLM-based practical planning methods.
September 10, 2025
I have added ten sections (Section 8 to Section 17) belonging to the [Practical] and [Advanced] courses. These added sections go beyond just understanding LLMs and are intended for planners who want to apply LLMs. At the same time, I have also switched the previously private sections (Section 6 to Section 7) to public.
August 22, 2025
I have changed the supplementary sections that are not yet complete—specifically, the lessons belonging to the [Advanced] course—to private. I plan to make them public section by section as they are completed in the future. This measure was taken to reduce confusion for students, so I would appreciate your understanding.
July 31, 2025
1. The existing Lesson 4, Lesson 5, and Lesson 6 have been split and re-uploaded. The content remains the same, but the original lessons were long, so they have been divided into segments of approximately 10 minutes each.
2. The table of contents for the two supplementary sections has been released. Each lesson video and lesson material will be posted soon.
This lecture is not a lecture that explains LLM. It is a process of creating someone who can actually plan services using LLM."
Many generative AI courses stop at technical concepts, tool usage, and trend introductions. However, the questions planners face in practice are entirely different.
Does this service really need an LLM?
Is a prompt enough, or is RAG necessary?
What data needs to be prepared, and to what extent?
Considering the cost, risk, and legal issues, is it a launchable design?
This course is a lecture that forces you to answer these questions to the very end.
After completing the course, students will be able to judge for themselves and explain in writing the following.
Determining the necessity of LLM based on planning logic, rather than trends or top-down instructions
Presenting the basis for comparison with existing rule-based systems, search, and automation
Define data scope, quality standards, and indexing strategies
Determining the trade-off between search precision vs. response quality
Actionable requirements documents rather than abstract ideas
Realistic design including risk, cost, and operations
Defining test scenarios and KPIs
Design improvements from a planning perspective for problems occurring during operation
A planner who has "been put in charge of" generative AI services
Not technical explanations, but PMs/POs who need to make decisions and take responsibility
Practitioners who need to promote the adoption of internal LLMs
People who want to prove they can "plan with AI" rather than just "knowing AI"
Those who want to understand NLP, LLM, GPT, Artificial Intelligence (AI), and ChatGPT
AI·ML·DL·NLP·LLM structures and limitations
Compressed understanding to the level a planner needs to know
Comparison of Prompt / Fine-tuning / RAG strategies
Determining the optimal approach for each service type
Requirements Definition → Functional Design → Data Preparation
Integrated design of UX, cost, quality, and risk
Testing, monitoring, and improvement loops
Considering collaboration, contracts, and organizational expansion
After learning the theory, you will complete the planning based on actual service themes.
Content·Coding·Search·Chatbot·API·Copilot
In-house LLM, Industry-specific SaaS, Public·Finance·Healthcare
Agent-based automation, decision support systems
Each track consists of at least 6 intensive design sessions,
The goal is to reach the stage of "Idea → Structural Design → PRD Completion."
Detailed explanations are provided while taking notes based on relevant materials.
I will explain technical content step-by-step so that it can be understood even without a technical background.
Provides thorough explanations to ensure a foundational understanding of the principles of LLM.
Build a solid technical foundation by easily and systematically learning the operating principles of LLM and deep learning-based technologies.
Enhance practical project execution skills by mastering essential prompt strategies, API understanding, and collaboration points required for designing LLM services.
You can anticipate communication issues that may arise when collaborating with various roles, such as developers, designers, and PMs, and coordinate them effectively.
By learning the key metrics for evaluating the quality of LLM outputs, you can systematically manage the level of service completion.
It is designed for planners to learn self-directedly on their own, but it can also be used effectively in team workshops or study groups.
Conceptual clarity and problem-solving skills are maximized when repeated learning is conducted before and after practical application.
Increased project success rates through overall improvement in LLM-related planning capabilities
Reduction of misunderstandings and conflicts occurring during the collaboration process
Improving service completeness and user satisfaction
Securing differentiated planning competitiveness aligned with the latest AI trends
Since this is a theory-oriented lecture, no special practice environment is required.
However, it is recommended to try virtual planning exercises using tools like ChatGPT.
Format of provided learning materials: Lecture notes provided in PDF format
Quantity and Capacity: Learning materials provided for each lesson
No special prior knowledge is required. This is because the course also explains the background knowledge necessary for planning LLM application services.
Take the first step in planning future AI services with this course.
Who is this course right for?
A planner who wants to systematically plan services that integrate with LLMs
Executives preparing for LLM application businesses
A developer working on an LLM integration project
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