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Safeguard LLM Outputs: Test and Evaluate

As AI models like Google's Gemini have shown, even the most advanced systems can have spectacular safety failures, leading to brand damage and a loss of user trust. "Safeguard LLM Outputs: Test and Evaluate" is an intermediate course for developers and ML engineers who need to move beyond functional testing and build truly trustworthy AI. This course teaches you the rigorous, adversarial testing methodologies that professional AI Red Teams use to secure high-stakes applications. You will learn to translate abstract safety policies into concrete, automated behavioral tests using pytest, designing adversarial prompts to systematically probe for weaknesses. Then, you will master the practice of "testing your tests" by using mutation testing frameworks like mutmut to find and eliminate hidden gaps in your safety net. By the end of this course, you will be able to not only ensure your LLM behaves safely but also prove that the tests verifying that safety are themselves comprehensive and robust.
Duration 7 Months
Institution Coursera
Format Online

Eligibility Criteria

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Academic Foundation

A recognized Bachelor’s degree or high school equivalent required for admission into Coursera.

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Language Proficiency

English proficiency required. IELTS, TOEFL, or standard medium-of-instruction certificates accepted.

Detailed Fees Breakdown

Base Tuition Fee $385
Total Est. Investment $385

Scholarships and early-bird waivers may apply. Contact admissions for exact institutional fees.

Academic Trajectory

Program Outcome

Graduates of the Safeguard LLM Outputs: Test and Evaluate program at Coursera are equipped with global perspectives, ready to excel in international markets and top-tier career opportunities.

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