A Survey on Post-training of Large Language Models

• URL: http://arxiv.org/abs/2503.06072v1
• Date: Sat, 08 Mar 2025 05:41:42 GMT
• Title: A Survey on Post-training of Large Language Models
• Authors: Guiyao Tie, Zeli Zhao, Dingjie Song, Fuyang Wei, Rong Zhou, Yurou Dai, Wen Yin, Zhejian Yang, Jiangyue Yan, Yao Su, Zhenhan Dai, Yifeng Xie, Yihan Cao, Lichao Sun, Pan Zhou, Lifang He, Hechang Chen, Yu Zhang, Qingsong Wen, Tianming Liu, Neil Zhenqiang Gong, Jiliang Tang, Caiming Xiong, Heng Ji, Philip S. Yu, Jianfeng Gao,
• Abstract summary: Large Language Models (LLMs) have fundamentally transformed natural language processing, making them indispensable across domains ranging from conversational systems to scientific exploration.<n>These challenges necessitate advanced post-training language models (PoLMs) to address shortcomings, such as restricted reasoning capacities, ethical uncertainties, and suboptimal domain-specific performance.<n>This paper presents the first comprehensive survey of PoLMs, systematically tracing their evolution across five core paradigms.
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• Abstract: The emergence of Large Language Models (LLMs) has fundamentally transformed natural language processing, making them indispensable across domains ranging from conversational systems to scientific exploration. However, their pre-trained architectures often reveal limitations in specialized contexts, including restricted reasoning capacities, ethical uncertainties, and suboptimal domain-specific performance. These challenges necessitate advanced post-training language models (PoLMs) to address these shortcomings, such as OpenAI-o1/o3 and DeepSeek-R1 (collectively known as Large Reasoning Models, or LRMs). This paper presents the first comprehensive survey of PoLMs, systematically tracing their evolution across five core paradigms: Fine-tuning, which enhances task-specific accuracy; Alignment, which ensures alignment with human preferences; Reasoning, which advances multi-step inference despite challenges in reward design; Efficiency, which optimizes resource utilization amidst increasing complexity; and Integration and Adaptation, which extend capabilities across diverse modalities while addressing coherence issues. Charting progress from ChatGPT's foundational alignment strategies to DeepSeek-R1's innovative reasoning advancements, we illustrate how PoLMs leverage datasets to mitigate biases, deepen reasoning capabilities, and enhance domain adaptability. Our contributions include a pioneering synthesis of PoLM evolution, a structured taxonomy categorizing techniques and datasets, and a strategic agenda emphasizing the role of LRMs in improving reasoning proficiency and domain flexibility. As the first survey of its scope, this work consolidates recent PoLM advancements and establishes a rigorous intellectual framework for future research, fostering the development of LLMs that excel in precision, ethical robustness, and versatility across scientific and societal applications.

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