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Learn Fine-Tuning — AI Learning Pathway

Adapt foundation models with SFT, LoRA, and DPO. Decide when to fine-tune and ship adapted models safely. A 36-hour advanced path.

Overview

Adapt foundation models with SFT, LoRA, and DPO.

What you will be able to do

  • Decide SFT vs. RAG vs. prompting
  • Run LoRA / QLoRA fine-tuning
  • Apply preference optimization (DPO)
  • Evaluate and ship adapters

Pathway phases

  • Decide — Fine-tune vs. retrieve vs. prompt.
  • Train — LoRA + QLoRA runs.
  • Ship — Eval + deploy adapters.

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Frequently asked questions

What will I learn in Learn Fine-Tuning?

Decide SFT vs. RAG vs. prompting Run LoRA / QLoRA fine-tuning Apply preference optimization (DPO)

How long does Learn Fine-Tuning take?

Approximately 36 hours across 3 phases.

What projects are included?

Domain LoRA Adapter • DPO Alignment Run • Adapter Eval Suite • Adapter Serving