In the introduction to his new free course on Ollama, Matt shares his enthusiasm for the tool that allows users to run large language models and outlines his plan to create over 50 instructional videos covering everything from basic usage to application development. He aims to keep the content focused and user-friendly while engaging with his audience and encouraging feedback on topics they want to learn about.
In the introduction to his new course on Ollama, Matt expresses his enthusiasm for the tool that enables users to run large language models on various computers. He reflects on his journey with the project, having been a core maintainer at its inception, and notes the significant progress it has made over the past year. Although he has since parted ways with the core team, his excitement for others to learn and utilize Ollama remains strong.
Recognizing a common request from his audience for more accessible content, Matt is launching a comprehensive course designed to help beginners grasp the core concepts of Ollama. He aims to create a series of over 50 videos that will guide users through everything from command-line interface usage to integrating new models and building applications in different programming languages. Unlike many online courses that charge exorbitant fees, he emphasizes that his course will be completely free, available on YouTube.
While the course is free, Matt humorously mentions that he will earn a small amount from YouTube’s advertising revenue. He shares his background in training, recalling his experience teaching others about software tools in his previous roles. Matt plans to publish one or two videos, or more, each week, updating them as the Ollama tool evolves. He reassures his existing followers that he will continue to post in-depth videos on various topics alongside the course content.
To keep the course focused and user-friendly, Matt intends to minimize personal anecdotes and humor, although he admits it might be challenging to completely eliminate his trademark jokes. He also plans to pair some video reviews of user interfaces with instructional content, demonstrating how to use specific UIs to accomplish tasks efficiently. This approach aims to streamline the learning process for those seeking practical solutions.
The course will be organized into four distinct playlists: Basics, Advanced Topics, Applied, and Models. Matt encourages viewers to share any specific topics they want to see covered in the comments section. He expresses gratitude for the support from his audience and looks forward to engaging with them as they embark on this learning journey together.