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Evaluating LLM Performance and Efficiency
This comprehensive course is for product managers, ML engineers, and technical leads responsible for transforming LLM concepts into reliable, cost-effective production services. In today's AI-driven landscape, building a functional model is only the beginning. You will learn the complete framework for measuring, documenting, and optimizing LLM applications to ensure that they deliver real business value efficiently and consistently.
The course begins by grounding you in product-centric development, teaching you to create a clear Product Requirements Document (PRD) that defines scope, MVP features, and success metrics. You'll evaluate features against acceptance criteria to identify gaps and validate user requirements. You will evaluate Zero-Shot, Few-Shot, and Chain-of-Thought prompt patterns and develop runbooks for vector index management. You will learn to analyze compute-spend reports to propose concrete cost-reduction strategies, such as model quantization, and use value-stream mapping to identify and eliminate inefficiencies in your development and release pipelines.
Duration
4 Months
Institution
Coursera
Format
Online
Eligibility Criteria
school
Academic Foundation
A recognized Bachelor’s degree or high school equivalent required for admission into Coursera.
language
Language Proficiency
English proficiency required. IELTS, TOEFL, or standard medium-of-instruction certificates accepted.
Detailed Fees Breakdown
Base Tuition Fee
$388
Total Est. Investment
$388
Scholarships and early-bird waivers may apply. Contact admissions for exact institutional fees.
Academic Trajectory
Program Outcome
Graduates of the Evaluating LLM Performance and Efficiency program at Coursera are equipped with global perspectives, ready to excel in international markets and top-tier career opportunities.