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Complete Training: Mastering Karpathy's NanoGPT for Developing High-Performance LLM Models

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8 people max.
From $3,465 HT / per person
Pay in 3 installments · On-site on request · +$540 with certification exam
3 days
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Learning objectives

  • Understand the NanoGPT architecture designed by Andrej Karpathy
  • Install and configure the development environment to run NanoGPT
  • Effectively prepare, preprocess, and tokenize text datasets for training
  • Train, fine-tune, and evaluate reduced GPT models using NanoGPT
  • Optimize performance (GPU, batch size, hyperparameters, memory savings)
  • Deploy, test, and integrate generated models into an application or data pipeline
  • Identify opportunities and limitations of NanoGPT in the open-source LLM ecosystem

The Learni story

Founded by engineers and learning experts, Learni's mission is to make high-impact tech training accessible to teams everywhere. We work remotely with organizations across the US and Canada, in your time zone, to help teams upskill fast.

Don't let this gap widen

Why this program matters

  • Without this upskilling, your team accumulates a technological gap that translates directly into productivity loss.

  • Organizations that don't train their talents on key topics see their competitiveness drop.

  • Every quarter without training is a gap widening with competitors who invest.

  • The cost of inaction quickly exceeds that of well-targeted training.

Célian Lebacle
Célian Lebacle

Learni trainer · Web & mobile expert

73%productivity gap
×3cost of inaction

Program

Module 1Introduction to NanoGPT and Environment Setup

Universality of NanoGPT: origins, specificities, and role as a reference in the community. Installation of Python, PyTorch, CUDA/cuDNN for GPU users, Anaconda environment management. Hands-on with NanoGPT source code, exploration of official documentation, first runs.

Module 2Data Preparation and Training Hands-on

Optimal collection of text corpora, legal and methodological limits (CC, OpenWebText, Wikipedia, custom files). Preprocessing, cleaning, sharding, BPE tokenization, adapted vocabulary. Initialization of a learning session, basic settings (epochs, batch, learning rate), overview of GPU/cloud usage.

Module 3Fine-tuning, Evaluation, and Deployment of NanoGPT Models

Fine-tuning strategies: techniques, overfitting, specialized datasets. Monitoring learning (loss, perplexity), saving and managing checkpoints. Text generation, inference scripting, model export. Deployment: API interface, integration into web/Python application. Best practices, resource management, evolution perspectives.

Evaluation method

  • Continuous evaluation with exercises on writing training scripts and handling data corpora
  • Final MCQ on the NanoGPT ecosystem, advanced fine-tuning techniques, and evaluation
  • Practical project: training and deployment of a custom mini-LLM model

Learning method

  • In-depth interactive courses with screen sharing
  • Guided exercises in Live Coding on NanoGPT (Jupyter/VSCode)
  • Study of concrete case studies and professional workflow demos
  • Complete pedagogical support (slides, scripts, technical resources)
  • Private forum to ask questions

Methods, materials and delivery

The Complete Training: Mastering Karpathy's NanoGPT for Developing High-Performance LLM Models program is delivered onsite or remote (blended-learning, virtual classroom, remote presence). At Learni, an industry-certified training organization, every program is built to maximize skills acquisition regardless of the chosen format.

The trainer alternates between demonstrative, interrogative and active methods (through hands-on labs and/or scenarios). This pedagogical approach guarantees concrete learning that's immediately applicable at work.

Equipment required

For the smooth delivery of the Complete Training: Mastering Karpathy's NanoGPT for Developing High-Performance LLM Models program, the following equipment is required:

  • Mac or PC computers, high-speed fiber internet, whiteboard or flipchart, projector or interactive touch screen (for remote sessions)
  • Training environments installed on workstations or accessible online
  • Course materials, hands-on exercises and complementary resources
  • Post-training access to materials and educational resources

For intra-company training on a site outside Learni, the client commits to providing all required teaching materials (computers, internet, etc.) for the smooth delivery of the program in line with the prerequisites in the communicated program.

* contact us for remote delivery feasibility** ratio varies depending on the program

Skills assessment methods

Assessment of skills acquired during the Complete Training: Mastering Karpathy's NanoGPT for Developing High-Performance LLM Models program is performed through:

  • During training: case studies, hands-on labs and professional scenarios
  • End of training: self-assessment questionnaire and skills evaluation by the trainer
  • After training: completion certificate detailing acquired skills

Program accessibility

Learni is committed to making its programs accessible. All our programs are accessible to people with disabilities. Our teams are available to adapt the pedagogical methods to your specific needs. Please contact us for any adjustment request.

Enrollment terms and lead times

Registration is possible up to 48 business hours before the start of training. All our programs are built for corporate L&D budgets and delivered onsite or remotely.

Our method

Training quality, guaranteed at every step

Before, during, after: we frame the brief, introduce the trainer, tailor the content and measure impact. You stay in control from kickoff to wrap-up.

Step 1

Rigorous trainer selection

Each trainer is validated on three criteria: hands-on field expertise, proven pedagogy and alignment with your industry.

  • Triple validation: technical, pedagogical, sectoral.
  • Minimum rating 4.8/5 over the last 12 sessions.
Step 2

You meet the trainer beforehand

30-minute video call between you and the selected trainer to validate the fit, adjust content and clear any final doubts.

  • Live briefing on goals and team context.
  • Veto right — we swap the trainer for free if needed.
Step 3

Content tailored to your context

No recycled slides. The syllabus is reworked from your real cases: tools, constraints, vocabulary, ongoing projects.

  • Hands-on cases drawn from your stack and projects.
  • Program co-written then validated by your team.
Step 4

Continuous quality follow-up

Live evaluations, 30/90/180-day check-ins and a consolidation plan. If the impact misses the mark, we rework it.

  • NPS, knowledge quizzes and skills self-assessment.
  • Satisfaction guarantee: fully satisfied or free rework.

A simple promise: you don't pay to discover the trainer on day one. Everything is validated upfront, by you.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How much does the Complete Training: Mastering Karpathy's NanoGPT for Developing High-Performance LLM Models training cost?+
The individual price is $3,465 (USD). A detailed quote is sent within one business day.
How long is the Complete Training: Mastering Karpathy's NanoGPT for Developing High-Performance LLM Models training?+
The training lasts 3 journées, available live online (US time zones) or on-site at your offices.
How is this training paid for?+
Most US teams pay directly through their company (L&D or training budget). We invoice in US dollars and accept bank transfer (ACH/wire) or card, with volume pricing for teams. A purchase order is welcome.
Are there any prerequisites?+
Mastery of Python, basics in machine learning, initial knowledge of deep learning, and understanding of Transformer-type architectures.
Is a certificate delivered at the end?+
Yes. A Learni completion certificate is issued, along with the individual evaluation report.
Does Learni provide the equipment?+
No. A computer and stable internet connection are required for the participant. Learni provides the educational platform, the trainer and all course materials.
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