Advanced Training Strategies
Expanding on the training strategy basics that were covered in the previous chapter, we’ll delve into more sophisticated training strategies that can significantly enhance the performance of LLMs. We’ll cover the subtleties of transfer learning, the strategic advantages of curriculum learning, and the future-focused approaches of multitasking and continual learning. Each concept will be solidified with a case study, providing real-world context and applications.
In this chapter, we’re going to cover the following main topics:
- Transfer learning and fine-tuning in practice
- Curriculum learning – teaching LLMs effectively
- Multitasking and continual learning models
- Case study – training an LLM for a specialized domain
By the end of this chapter, you should understand the fundamental techniques that can be used to advance training strategies that boost the performance of LLMs.
