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MasterEdge 2025 LLM Bootcamp

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With the UK government pushes towards the UK being a leader in AI and the drive for AI investment and returns, the pressure is on for organizations to upskill and train their teams on making the most effective use of AI and Large Language Models (LLMs), we talk to Harsh Prasad, CEO and Principal at Qxplain about how MasterEdge 2025 LLM Bootcamp Explainability Masterclass running from 7 - 8 March 2025 will be addressing the challenges firms now face.

“Without doubt, Large Language Models (LLMs) are transforming the financial services industry by enabling intelligent automation, enhanced decision-making, and personalized customer experiences.  LLMs are also being tailored as domain-specific assistants, leveraging financial expertise to provide precise, context-aware insights for analysts, compliance officers, portfolio managers and other key roles in finance.”

“At Qxplain, we have developed our MasterEdge flagship training program for professionals and advanced degree students who want to master one or more of the innovative AI techniques for applications in finance.  Over a two-day intensive modular learning experience, participants will have exposure to everything they need to gain expertise in their chosen focus area.”

“Conducted in-person with small groups, participants can earn a MasterEdge certification for each module by completing a mentor-supervised project and includes the opportunity to get certified for individual modules by completing hands-on projects and to connect with a community of lifelong learners.”

MasterEdge’s intensive two-day programs focus on specific AI techniques and their applications in finance, the bootcamp will address questions such as:

 What areas of finance are already adopting LLM based techniques in practice?
 When to run LLM on local machines and when and how to deploy them on Cloud?
 What fine-tuning is?
 How does Parameter Efficient Fine Tuning (PEFT) work?
 What is Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) and how does Modular RAG work?
 How to use prompting effectively?
 What are Few-shot, Chain of Thought & Self-criticism?
 What are the risks of GenAI and how can they be tested, evaluated, and mitigated?
 What is Inference Optimization and what are the different levels and techniques for it?
 How to construct LLM based Agentic AI?
 What is collaborative/adversarial interaction?

Key takeaways from this training include:
 Exposure to a wide range of LLMs, their training processes, usage and their capabilities.
 Hands-on experience in fine-tuning LLMs and using techniques like Retrieval Augmentation.
 Practical skills in Prompt Engineering and a thorough understanding of Gen AI Risks. Introduction to advanced concepts like Inference Optimization and Agentic AI.

Course Methodology and benefits
 12 hours of immersive class lectures
 Walkthrough of code and tools
 Techniques from latest research papers
 Panel discussion
 A full-scale project as an assignment
 Slides and Notebook to take home
 Mentor for project and presentation
 Lifelong connection with the community

“MasterEdge 2025 LLM Bootcamp Explainability Masterclass is tailored for finance practitioners seeking to deepen their understanding of AI/ML in finance, leveraging the latest research and real-world use cases.  It is also suitable for individuals planning to transition into this field.  While no prerequisites are mandatory, prior exposure to Python or another programming language is beneficial.”

“Our learning is focussed on the latest research and industry use cases.  We draw on our experience in AI/ML in Finance to put that to practical perspective.  We transform our learning into a range of uniquely immersive learning opportunities, customized for various audiences.  Before enrolment, participants complete a brief survey to ensure cohort alignment and enable customized training delivery.  If needed, we also arrange a one-on-one conversation with the trainer to finalize cohort placement.  This ensures that we can meet all participants’ needs.   Our aim is to deliver the most cutting-edge certification for AI in Finance with focused specializations and an opportunity to connect with a community of lifelong learners.”

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