OpenAI GPTs: Creating Your Own Custom AI Assistants

The course “OpenAI GPTs: Creating Your Own Custom AI Assistants” offered by Vanderbilt University on Coursera is designed to equip learners with the skills to develop and deploy custom Generative Pre-trained Transformers (GPTs) tailored to specific needs.

The first module covers the foundations of custom GPTs, including using instructions, adding tools, building personas, and integrating Retrieval Augmented Generation (RAG) to enhance GPT performance.

In the second module, topics include creating benchmarks and test cases, citing knowledge sources, formatting responses, and applying the Menu Action Pattern to guide GPT interactions.

The final module expands on advanced design strategies. It emphasizes prompt engineering, response reliability, personality customization, and real-world applications of GPTs. Learners also refine their testing skills to ensure accuracy and usefulness in different contexts.

The course blends technical guidance with strategic thinking, helping participants create intelligent AI assistants suited to real business or organizational needs. By the end, learners are equipped to build GPTs that solve specific problems and offer valuable support across various industries.