Generative AI Strategic Leader | Vanderbilt University - Understanding LLMs for Better Prompts

This lecture preview from *Vanderbilt University’s Generative AI Strategic Leader Specialization* unpacks how large language models (LLMs) like ChatGPT actually work. Dr. Jules White explains how these systems predict the next word, use contextual reasoning, and learn patterns from human language—laying the foundation for writing better prompts and understanding AI behavior. 🎓 In the full specialization, you’ll learn to: *Master prompt engineering and LLM applications *Understand AI agent architecture for leadership and innovation *Lead AI implementation and strategy across your organization *Use AI to drive faster, data-informed decision-making 💡 Included with Coursera Plus | Beginner level | 4-course series | 12,000+ learners enrolled Taught by Dr. Jules White, Vanderbilt University Start learning today: https://bit.ly/44m9E72 ⏱️ Chapters 00:00 – What are large language models? 00:20 – How LLMs predict the next word 01:35 – Examples: “Mary had a little…” & “Roses are red” 03:10 – How LLMs are trained 05:28 – Randomness and variation in outputs 08:45 – Applying this knowledge to better prompts #VanderbiltUniversity #Coursera #GenerativeAI #ChatGPT #PromptEngineering #AIatWork #MachineLearning #Leadership #Innovation #LLM