Large Language Models (LLMs) for IT Practitioners 3 credits

About the course

This course is intended for IT practitioners that would like an organized introduction to the concepts and tools underlying Large Language Models (LLMs). We cover Transformers, BERT and GPT at a high level and then explore few-shot approaches, RAG approaches using LangChain and Vector Databases and finally approaches to using LLMs to support dialogue over SQL databases. Some parts of the examination will let students develop solutions over their own industry-specific data.

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Spring 2026
- Large Language Models (LLMs) for IT Practitioners
  
  Second admissions round for EU/EEA citizens
  
  Spring 2026 / Varied / English / Web-based (online)
  
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  Starts
  24 March 2026
  
  Ends
  7 June 2026
  
  Number of credits
  3 credits
  
  Type of studies
  Web-based (online)
  
  Mandatory meetings
  3
  
  Other meetings
  10
  
  Study pace
  20%
  
  Teaching hours
  Daytime
  
  Study location
  Varied
  
  Language
  English
  
  Application code
  UMU-57000
  
  Outline for distance course
  The course does not require physical presence. The course is taught via online Zoom lectures that are delivered live and also recorded. The examination consists of three oral recitations and a take-home exam.
  
  Eligibility
  The eligibility requirements include 6 ECTS introduction to programming and 6 ECTS data structures and algorithms as well as 30 ECTS in Mathematics or Computer Science. Proficiency in Python programming is strongly recommended.
  
  Selection
  Academic credits awarded by application deadline (HPGR 1-165 ECTS)
  
  Application
  Online applications are now open. Application deadline is 15 October 2025. Please note: This second application round is intended only for EU/EEA/Swiss citizens.
  
  Application and tuition fees
  As a citizen of a country outside the European Union (EU), the European Economic Area (EEA) or Switzerland, you are required to pay application and tuition fees for studies at Umeå University.
  
  Application fee: SEK 900
  
  Tuition fee, first instalment: SEK 7,615
  
  Total fee: SEK 7,615
  
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