Transformers, Large Language Models (LLMs) and Multimodal Learning
- Analytics & Tech
- Artificial Intelligence
This programme is conducted on-campus.
To use your SkillsFuture Credit, please submit your claim through our payment portal. Do not submit the claim manually via the SkillsFuture page. Please refer to our step-by-step guide here.
2 days
Weekdays (9am - 6pm)
Singapore Management University
Who Should Attend
- AI and Machine Learning Engineers looking to build Gen AI applications
- AI Scientists
- Data Analysts
- Software Engineers
- IT Professionals and Team Leads
Participants are required to have a functional laptop with the following specifications:
- CPU: Must be at least Intel Core i3.
- GPU: Must have an integrated graphics card.
- RAM: Must be at least 4GB.
No prior experience is required. Participants are expected to be proficient in computer usage and possess fundamental logical thinking or numeracy skills. A proactive approach to learning through practical exercises is essential.
Overview
Understanding these models is increasingly important in business, as organisations adopt Large Language Models (LLMs) and multimodal AI to streamline knowledge management, automate customer engagement, support decision-making, and enhance digital products and services. Participants will explore the architecture and applications of Transformers and LLMs, including their use in tasks like text summarization and question answering. Multimodal learning, which integrates data from multiple sources such as text and images, is also introduced.
The module incorporates practical exercises on no-code platforms, enabling participants to experiment with pre-trained models for real-world tasks. Ethical considerations and AI safety are also discussed to ensure the responsible use of these technologies. By the end of this module, participants will have a comprehensive understanding of advanced AI models and their capabilities.
Learning Objectives
- Transformer Architecture: Describe the architecture and working principles of Transformers, including the attention mechanism and encoder-decoder architecture
- LLM Capabilities: Describe the capabilities of Large Language Models (LLMs) and their significance in natural language understanding tasks
- Multimodal Models: Describe how multimodal models can simultaneously take inputs of varying formats and explore the capabilities of some commercially available multimodal models
- AI Safety & Ethics: Address AI safety and ethical considerations for LLM deployment
Topic/Structure
- Introduction to Transformers
- Large Language Models (LLMs)
- Introduction to Fine-tuning LLMs
- Multimodal Learning Overview
- AI Safety and Ethical Consideration
Assessment
- MCQ
- Written Assignment
As part of the requirement for SkillsFuture Singapore, there will be an assessment conducted at the end of every module. The mode of assessment, which is up to the trainer’s discretion, may be an online quiz, a presentation or based on classroom exercises.
Participants are required to attain a minimum of 75% attendance and pass the associated assessment in order to receive a digital Certificate of Completion issued by Singapore Management University.
Calculate Programme Fee
Fee Table
| EMPLOYER-SPONSORED | |||
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PARTICIPANT PROFILE |
SELF-SPONSORED |
SME |
NON-SME |
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Singapore Citizen < 40 years old Permanent Resident LTVP+
|
$719.40 (After SSG Funding 70%) |
$279.40 (After SSG Funding 70% |
$719.40 (After SSG Funding 70%) |
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Singapore Citizen ≥ 40 years old |
$279.40 (After SSG Funding 70% |
$279.40 (After SSG Funding 70% |
$279.40 (After SSG Funding 70% |
|
International Participant |
$2,398 (No Funding) |
$2,398 (No Funding) |
$2,398 (No Funding) |
All prices include 9% GST
Please note that the programme fees are subject to change without prior notice.
Post Secondary Education Account (PSEA)
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Self Sponsored
SkillsFuture Credit
Singapore Citizens aged 25 and above may use their SkillsFuture Credits to pay for the course fees. The credits may be used on top of existing course fee funding.
This is only applicable to self-sponsored participants. Application to utilise SkillsFuture Credits can be submitted when making payment for the course via the SMU Academy TMS Portal, and can only be made within 60 days of course start date.
Please click here for more information on the SkillsFuture Credit. For help in submitting an SFC claim, you may wish to refer to our step-by-step guide on claiming SkillsFuture Credits (Individual).Workfare Skills Support Scheme
From 1 July 2023, the Workfare Skills Support (WSS) scheme has been enhanced. Please click here for more details.
Employer Sponsored
Enhanced Training Support for SMEs (ETSS)
- Organisation must be registered or incorporated in Singapore
- Employment size of not more than 200 or with annual sales turnover of not more than $100 million
- Trainees must be hired in accordance with the Employment Act and fully sponsored by their employers for the course
- Trainees must be Singapore Citizens or Singapore Permanent Residents
- Trainees must not be a full-time national serviceman
- Trainees are eligible for ETSS funding only if their company's SME status is approved prior to the course commencement date. To verify your SME's status, please click here.
Please click here for more information on ETSS.
Absentee Payroll
Employers who sponsor their employees for the course may apply for Absentee Payroll here. For more information, please refer to:
AP Guide (Non-SME Companies)
Declaration Guide (SME Companies)
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