AI Fluency – Intro to Reasoning Models

In this Bigger Brains course, you’ll be guided by Dr. Kevin Jones, an expert with over twenty years of experience in Natural Language Processing, Machine Learning, and Large Language Models. Dr. Jones brings a practical and engaging approach to understanding AI reasoning models. You’ll explore what reasoning models are and why they matter, including their availability, benefits, and unique characteristics. You’ll learn how reasoning mode differs from standard AI responses, and you’ll see practical use cases for when to use—and when not to use—reasoning models. You’ll also learn to craft effective prompts using four key components and how to apply a structured process for incorporating reasoning models into your work. By the end of this course, you’ll be equipped to identify, apply, and leverage reasoning models confidently to get better results from your AI tools. 

Topics covered include: 

• Defining reasoning models 

• Listing the availability and benefits of using reasoning models 

• Identifying the steps the AI uses in reasoning mode 

• Explaining the differences in responses between standard and reasoning modes 

• Listing use cases for using or not using reasoning mode 

• Listing questions for determining when to use 

• Applying the 4 key components of a good prompt 

• Listing unique characteristics of prompts to reasoning models 

• Identifying common mistakes when using reasoning models 

• Implementing a 4-step process for using reasoning models 

• Listing steps to start incorporating reasoning models into your work 

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