Fine-tuning Large Language Models with UNSLOth: A Comprehensive Guide

Learn how to fine-tune large language models using UNSLOth, a parameter-efficient method, and improve model performance with hybrid RAG techniques.

Duration: 27 minutes
Level: Intermediate
9 Lessons
Prompt Engineering Model Fine-tuning LLM Optimization

Course Timeline

00:00

🎥 Introduction: Fine-tuning vs. Retrieval Augmented Generation

Overview of fine-tuning and RAG, highlighting their strengths and weaknesses. Introduces the concept of model fine-tuning as an alternative to retraining from scratch.

00:30

🚀 What is Model Fine-tuning?

Detailed explanation of model fine-tuning, including its advantages (less data required) and challenges (finding the right balance of adjustment).

03:45

💡 Supervised Fine-tuning and its Limitations

Explores supervised fine-tuning, discussing its use of labeled datasets, and limitations when dealing with entirely new information or domains.

06:50

⚙️ Parameter-Efficient Fine-tuning Techniques: LoRA, QLoRA

Introduces parameter-efficient fine-tuning techniques like LoRA, QLoRA, and their advantages in terms of resource efficiency and reduced storage requirements. Uses analogies to illustrate the concepts.

09:20

🛠️ UNSLOth: A Poor Man's Fine-tuning Solution

Deep dive into UNSLOth, its capabilities, and why it's considered a 'poor man's' solution. Explains its advantages for users with limited resources.

11:00

👨‍💻 Fine-tuning with UNSLOth: A Step-by-Step Guide

Practical demonstration of fine-tuning a model using UNSLOth, including data preparation, parameter configuration, and training.

20:00

📊 Evaluating Model Performance: G-Eval and BLEURT Score

Explanation of model evaluation methods like G-Eval and BLEURT score, along with their application in assessing the fine-tuned model's performance.

23:00

🤝 Hybrid RAG: Combining Fine-tuning and Retrieval

Explores hybrid RAG systems, which combine fine-tuning and RAG for improved accuracy and reduced hallucinations. Details the corrective RAG algorithm.

27:00

🎯 Conclusion: Hybrid RAG with Fine-tuning for Enhanced Performance

Summary of findings and the advantages of using hybrid RAG systems with fine-tuning to improve overall model performance.