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AI Tool Selection & Management
KI-Tool-Auswahl & Management
Navigate the AI tool landscape: compare providers, manage costs, set up routing, and choose the right model for each task. Learn when to self-host vs. use cloud.
Course Sections
1
20 min The Provider Landscape
Overview of all major AI providers: strengths, weaknesses, pricing, and specializations.
OpenAI (GPT-5, Codex)Anthropic (Claude)Google (Gemini)AWS BedrockAzure OpenAIOllama/vLLM (self-hosted)OpenRouterComparison matrix
2
20 min Model Selection by Task
Which model for which task? Match task complexity to the right model tier and save 60-80% on costs.
Task categorization8-tier model hierarchyCoding modelsReasoning modelsVision modelsSpeed vs. quality tradeoffsCost per task type
3
20 min Cost Management & Budgeting
Track spending, set budgets, and optimize costs — from token counting to automatic tier selection.
Token cost calculationBudget alertsUsage quotasCost mode (economy/balanced/quality)Baseline comparisonSavings tracking
4
25 min Intelligent Model Routing
Set up Model Prism as your LLM gateway: auto-route requests to the optimal model by task type and cost.
Model Prism setupAuto-routing classifierKeyword rulesTier boostForce auto-routeProvider fallback chainsA/B testing
5
15 min Self-Hosting vs. Cloud
When to run models locally: privacy, cost break-even, GPU requirements, and hybrid setups.
Privacy & complianceGPU cost analysisOllama setupvLLM deploymentHybrid: local + cloudAir-gapped operation
What You'll Learn
- ✓ Compare AI providers: OpenAI, Anthropic, Google, AWS Bedrock, Azure, Ollama
- ✓ Choose the right model for each task type (coding, analysis, chat, vision)
- ✓ Understand pricing models: per-token, per-request, self-hosted GPU costs
- ✓ Set up multi-provider routing with Model Prism for cost optimization
- ✓ Implement budget alerts, rate limiting, and usage quotas
- ✓ Decide when to self-host (Ollama/vLLM) vs. use cloud APIs
Prerequisites
- • Completed "AI Fundamentals"
- • Basic understanding of APIs
Course Info
Level intermediate
Duration 2 hours
Sections 5
Languages EN + DE
Category Management
🇩🇪 Dieser Kurs ist auch auf Deutsch verfügbar: KI-Tool-Auswahl & Management