RAG Systems in Practice

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RAG Systems in Practice

Coursera · Intermediate ·🔍 RAG & Vector Search ·3mo ago

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Builds and optimizes Retrieval-Augmented Generation systems using language models and external knowledge sources

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This course introduces the core concepts and techniques behind Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) systems, guiding you through building, optimizing, and deploying powerful AI systems that combine language models with external knowledge sources. Whether you are new to RAG or looking to deepen your understanding, this course provides a hands-on approach to mastering RAG workflows and improving model accuracy. Through detailed lessons, demonstrations, and real-world applications, you’ll learn how to preprocess and index documents, generate embeddings, construct RAG pipelines, and deploy production-ready systems. You’ll also explore advanced optimization techniques to enhance retrieval quality, scalability, and context relevance. By the end of this course, you will be able to: • Understand the fundamentals of Retrieval-Augmented Generation and its applications in AI. • Apply text preprocessing and embedding techniques to improve document retrieval. • Build and optimize RAG pipelines using LangChain and FAISS. • Utilize hybrid retrieval, re-ranking, and grounding methods to enhance context accuracy. • Deploy and evaluate RAG systems in production environments for optimal performance. This course is ideal for AI enthusiasts, machine learning practitioners, and developers looking to specialize in building advanced AI systems that integrate external knowledge with language models. No prior experience with RAG systems is required, but a basic understanding of Python and machine learning concepts will be beneficial. Join us to begin your journey into the world of Retrieval-Augmented Generation and learn how to build efficient, scalable, and accurate AI systems!
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