LLM Scaling Week
powered by the Yandex School of Data Analysis
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International registration track by November 13, 2025
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Yandex School of Data Analysis experts will explain the engineering and mathematical foundations of large language models, how they are trained on GPU clusters, and how to make them faster.
*The program is held in Russian.
This is not an educational program.
By registering, you agree to the Terms and Conditions
This is not an educational program.
By registering, you agree to the Terms and Conditions
Scaling AI: From experiments to production systems
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Who's the intensive for?
- The course is designed for technical university students, researchers, developers, ML engineers, and anyone seeking to scale NLP systems beyond single‑GPU constraints
- Practical assignments require familiarity with modern NLP, ML and algorithms such as transformers, GPT‑like models, deep learning, and big data infrastructure
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What will the participants learn?
- Experts from the Yandex School of Data Analysis will explain the core concepts and engineering solutions behind modern LLMs
- Speakers will demonstrate how to identify inefficiencies and speed up inference
- You’ll learn about distributed training and scaling methods used by leading engineers
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How does it work?
- All video presentations will be available as pre-recorded evening releases on YouTube and VKontakte. During video streams, participants can ask questions.
- While video presentations are open to all registered viewers, certification requires passing the selection test and completing the final assignment
- Selection evaluates basic skills: knowledge of ML, code, and algorithms
- If you pass the selection stage, the final assignment will appear in your account
Program timeline
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Registration
October 28—November 13 2025
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Selection stage
October 28—November 14 2025
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Video presentations and workshops
November 10–14 2025
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Final assignment
November 15–23 2025
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Certificates issued
December 3–10 2025
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*Dates are subject to change. Any updates will be announced separately
What’s in the program
The schedule is shown in Moscow time (GMT+3)
10.11
18:00
11.11
18:00
12.11
18:00
19:20
13.11
18:00
14.11
18:00
FAQ
How much does it cost to participate?
Participation is free of charge.
What is the format and language of the program?
The program will be held online in Russian.
All presentations will also be in Russian.
All presentations will also be in Russian.
Do I need to pass a selection to participate?
Anyone interested is welcome to join, but completing the selection task is required to access the final assignment and earn a certificate.
How does the selection process work?
After registering for the program, you’ll see a link to the selection contest in your account. It will include all the details and the deadline. The contest results will also appear in your account after the selection stage ends.
How do I access the final assignment?
If you successfully complete the selection task, a link to the final assignment will appear in your account. You’ll also get an email notification when the assignment becomes available.
Will regular assignments be part of the program?
No, only a final assignment. Based on your results, you may earn a certificate. It will appear in your account and be available for download. Certificate release dates may change. We’ll notify you by email if they do.
Will lecture recordings be available after the program?
Yes, recordings will be available after the program for those who register. However, questions can only be asked during the broadcast.
Will there be a certificate?
Yes. If you successfully complete the final assignment, you’ll receive a certificate in Russian. It will be available in your account. Please note that this certificate is not an official academic document.
Does this certificate offer any advantages for admission to the Yandex School of Data Analysis?
The certificate doesn’t grant formal admissions advantages. After the LLM Scaling Week, you’ll know how to identify and eliminate bottlenecks, work with GPU and network setups, and get a feel for how courses are taught at the Yandex School of Data Analysis.
I’m under 18. Can I join the program?
We recommend this program for participants aged 18 and above due to the technical depth of the content. Exceptionally skilled younger learners may participate under parental supervision during enrollment.
Still have questions?
Tue Oct 28 2025 18:49:50 GMT+0300 (Moscow Standard Time)