Applied Generative AI: ChatGPT, Midjourney, and AI App Development

Generative artificial intelligence is reshaping how we write, design, and build software. Understanding how to leverage these tools is no longer optional—it is a core skill for modern professionals. This comprehensive text-based course guides you from the foundational concepts of artificial intelligence to building your own AI-driven applications. You will learn the mechanics behind Large Language Models (LLMs) and diffusion models, enabling you to work smarter, automate repetitive tasks, and design intelligent solutions. What you'll learn: - Understand the core concepts of machine learning, neural networks, and how generative models function. - Master advanced prompt engineering techniques to get precise, high-quality results from tools like ChatGPT, Midjourney, and Stable Diffusion. - Create custom text and image assets optimized for business, marketing, and content creation workflows. - Build AI-powered applications by connecting to LLM APIs and designing conversational interfaces. - Apply modern AI patterns, including structured JSON outputs and retrieval-augmented generation (RAG) basics, to build reliable software. - Practice writing clean, effective prompts and API integration code through interactive written exercises. The course begins with essential AI terminology and historical foundations before progressing to practical prompt design and image generation workflows. Finally, you will explore API integration, learning how to connect AI models to your own code to build functional, automated prototypes. This course is designed for beginners, developers, creatives, and entrepreneurs who want to understand and apply generative AI. No prior programming or machine learning experience is required to get started. Start your journey into the world of generative AI today and unlock new creative and technical possibilities.