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Introduction to LLM Routing

Skill Level
Introductory
Duration 1 hour 20 minutes
Updated Aug 30, 2026

About this learning path

Introduces LLM routing as a pattern for avoiding one-size-fits-all model usage, covering cost-based, complexity-based, and latency-based routing strategies and when adopting a router is (and isn't) worth it.

Your instructors

Chris NugentWorld Wide TechnologyTech Solutions Arch III, ATC

Prerequisites

  1. Basic understanding of Large Language Models
  2. Basic linux terminal commands

What you'll learn

  1. What a large language model is
  2. What are tokens
  3. What an LLM router is
  4. LLM router strategies
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Introduction to LLM Routing
  1. 1. What is a Large Language Model
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  2. 2. LLM Model Tiers: Cost, Speed, and Capability
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  3. 3. Introduction to LLM Routing
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  4. 4. LLM Routing LAB
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  5. 5. Conclusion
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