Developing LLM Applications with LangChain

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Developing LLM Applications with LangChain

Coursera · Intermediate ·🧠 Large Language Models ·3mo ago

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Introduces LangChain, a framework for building intelligent applications powered by Large Language Models, covering design, implementation, and deployment

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This course introduces the concepts, tools, and practical techniques behind LangChain, the leading framework for building intelligent applications powered by Large Language Models (LLMs). It blends conceptual understanding with hands-on implementation to help you design, build, and deploy context-aware, tool-using AI systems. Whether you’re a developer, data scientist, or AI practitioner, this course provides a clear roadmap for transforming LLMs into dynamic, reasoning-driven applications that interact with real-world data and APIs. Through guided lessons, structured demonstrations, and project-based learning, you’ll explore how LangChain connects prompts, models, memory, and tools into composable workflows. You’ll learn to build Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) pipelines, integrate LangServe for deployment, and implement LangSmith for observability and evaluation. The course culminates with a capstone Knowledge Assistant project, where you’ll combine RAG, multi-agent systems, and secure API integrations into a fully functional, deployable AI assistant. By the end of this course, you will be able to: • Understand the architecture and components of LangChain for LLM development. • Build multi-step reasoning pipelines and retrieval-augmented generation (RAG) workflows. • Implement memory, tools, and agents to enable contextual, goal-oriented behavior. • Evaluate and optimize LLM applications for performance, safety, and scalability. This course is ideal for AI developers, data scientists, and software engineers seeking to go beyond prompt-based experimentation and build real-world, production-ready LLM applications. A working knowledge of Python and APIs is recommended, but the course provides guided support to help learners of all backgrounds master the LangChain ecosystem. Join us to master the framework that powers today’s most advanced generative AI applications.
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