GenAI Data Engineering and RAG Systems
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GenAI Data Engineering and RAG Systems
This course is part of GenAI Data and Analytics Academy Specialization
Instructors: Ritesh Vajariya
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Construct enterprise-grade data processing pipelines with quality validation and AI-ready formatting.
Implement sophisticated RAG architectures with vector search, embeddings, and context management.
Deploy advanced RAG optimization techniques including reranking, metadata filtering, and adaptive strategies.
Develop specialized customer support RAG systems with context-aware personalization and performance tracking.
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There are 3 modules in this course
Ready to make AI systems work with your organization's unique knowledge and data? Most AI implementations hit a wall because they can't effectively access, process, and utilize enterprise information, leaving vast potential untapped and organizations frustrated with generic responses.
This course transforms you into an expert data engineer who can build sophisticated RAG (Retrieval-Augmented Generation) systems that seamlessly bridge AI models with your organization's knowledge assets. You'll master advanced data processing pipelines that transform raw documents into AI-ready formats, architect high-performance vector databases for semantic search, and implement intelligent retrieval strategies that deliver contextually perfect responses. Through comprehensive hands-on labs, you'll build enterprise-grade RAG systems with adaptive orchestration, context-aware personalization, and production-ready monitoring. This course is designed for technical professionals working at the intersection of data and AI. Ideal participants include data engineers transitioning into AI workflows, ML engineers focused on robust data pipelines, software engineers developing intelligent systems, and AI/ML specialists implementing Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) architectures. The curriculum speaks directly to those building or maintaining production-grade systems where data integrity, contextual awareness, and performance are critical. To get the most out of this course, learners should have a strong foundation in Python programming, along with familiarity in working with databases and data processing workflows. A solid understanding of machine learning principles is essential, as is experience with APIs and web services. Exposure to cloud-based infrastructure and tools will also be highly beneficial for the hands-on implementation of RAG systems and data pipelines. By the end of this course, learners will be able to build enterprise-grade data pipelines with robust validation, transformation, and AI-ready formatting. They will gain practical experience in implementing advanced RAG architectures using vector databases, embeddings, and dynamic context management. The course also delves into powerful optimization strategies such as reranking, metadata filtering, and adaptive context handling. These capabilities will culminate in the design and deployment of specialized, context-aware customer support systems that deliver scalable, personalized, and measurable performance.
In this module, you’ll learn how to design and build robust GenAI applications by exploring the core architecture and components of modern AI systems. You’ll set up a professional development environment—configuring SDKs, tooling, and data pipelines—and examine real-world enterprise implementations to see how organizations leverage GenAI for competitive advantage. Through expert-led walkthroughs, hands-on setup exercises, and case-study analyses, you’ll gain the skills to deploy scalable, production-ready generative AI solutions.
What's included
13 videos4 readings1 assignment3 peer reviews3 discussion prompts
13 videos•Total 66 minutes
- Course Introduction •4 minutes
- Generative AI Impact on Engineering •5 minutes
- Fundamentals of Generative AI Systems Architecture •3 minutes
- Setting Up GenAI Development Environments: Local & Cloud •12 minutes
- Enterprise Implementation Success Stories •3 minutes
- LLM Components and Core Mechanics •5 minutes
- Enterprise LLM Model Comparison •3 minutes
- LLM Integration and API Setup •6 minutes
- Strategic Model Selection Framework •3 minutes
- Enterprise GenAI Application Matrix •5 minutes
- Industry-Specific Solution Architecture •4 minutes
- Support Assistant System Design •8 minutes
- ROI Measurement and Metrics •4 minutes
4 readings•Total 20 minutes
- Welcome to the Course: Course Overview•5 minutes
- A Survey of Generative Artificial Intelligence •5 minutes
- A Brief Survey of Large Language Models•5 minutes
- Generative AI Use Cases: A Primer•5 minutes
1 assignment•Total 20 minutes
- GenAI Foundations •20 minutes
3 peer reviews•Total 30 minutes
- Hands-On-Learning: Introduction to Generative AI •10 minutes
- Hands-On-Learning: LLM Integration and API Setup •10 minutes
- Hands-On-Learning: Support Assistant System Design •10 minutes
3 discussion prompts•Total 15 minutes
- Identifying High-Impact GenAI Opportunities in Your Organization•5 minutes
- Strategic LLM Selection and Trade-Off Analysis for Enterprise Use Cases•5 minutes
- Identifying Quick Wins and Strategic Bets for GenAI Implementation•5 minutes
In this module, you’ll learn how to design and build intelligent GenAI systems by developing robust data pipelines and advanced RAG architectures. You’ll engineer the full data lifecycle—ingesting, processing, and transforming enterprise data into AI-ready formats—and implement retrieval mechanisms tailored for customer support and other high-value use cases. Through expert-led walkthroughs, hands-on data engineering labs, and real-world case studies, you’ll gain the skills to deploy scalable, context-aware generative AI applications.
What's included
16 videos4 readings1 assignment4 peer reviews4 discussion prompts
16 videos•Total 103 minutes
- Data Pipeline Requirements Analysis •5 minutes
- Enterprise Data Pipeline Design •4 minutes
- Data Processing System Implementation •9 minutes
- Data Quality Validation Framework •6 minutes
- RAG System Architecture Design •5 minutes
- RAG Architecture: Component Integration Fundamentals •4 minutes
- RAG Implementation Best Practices •9 minutes
- RAG System Testing Protocol •4 minutes
- Advanced RAG Pattern Analysis •7 minutes
- Performance Optimization Techniques Framework •5 minutes
- Complex RAG System Development •13 minutes
- Enterprise Integration Best Practices•5 minutes
- Support Documentation Processing Framework •6 minutes
- Knowledge Base Architecture Design •5 minutes
- Support RAG Implementation Guide •11 minutes
- Response Quality Enhancement Strategy •6 minutes
4 readings•Total 20 minutes
- Data Preparation for Machine Learning •5 minutes
- Retrieval-Augmented Generation for Knowledge-Intensive NLP Tasks •5 minutes
- Retrieval-Augmented Generation: Recent Advances and Future Directions •5 minutes
- Building an Intelligent Customer Support Chatbot with RAG: A Complete Guide •5 minutes
1 assignment•Total 20 minutes
- Data and RAG •20 minutes
4 peer reviews•Total 31 minutes
- Hands-On-Learnings: Data Processing•10 minutes
- Hands-On-Learning: RAG Fundamentals•10 minutes
- Hands-On-Learning: Advanced RAG: Complex RAG System Development•1 minute
- Hands-On-Learning: RAG for Customer Support: Production-Ready System•10 minutes
4 discussion prompts•Total 20 minutes
- Overcoming Data Processing Challenges for GenAI at Scale•5 minutes
- Designing Effective RAG Systems for Enhanced Knowledge Access•5 minutes
- Applying Advanced RAG Patterns to Overcome Retrieval Limitations•5 minutes
- Optimizing Support Documentation for RAG-Powered Assistance•5 minutes
In this module, you’ll consolidate your skills in data engineering and RAG to build intelligent, enterprise-ready GenAI systems. You’ll explore advanced implementation techniques, integration strategies, and performance optimizations. Through expert-led demos, hands-on labs, and real-world case studies, you’ll gain the ability to deploy scalable, AI-powered knowledge solutions. As a final project, you’ll design and implement a full-stack RAG system for enterprise use.
What's included
1 video1 peer review
1 video•Total 4 minutes
- Course Conclusion •4 minutes
1 peer review•Total 60 minutes
- Project: Enterprise RAG System Design Challenge •60 minutes
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