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Introduction to Retrieval Augmented Generation (RAG)

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3 hours to complete
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What you'll learn

  • Demonstrate Large Language Model capabilities in Natural Language based Automations.

  • Demonstrate the use of RAG Applications in a range of problems they can solve.

  • Use Vector Databases as a Storage Medium of Language Embeddings in RAG Applications.

  • Develop RAG Applications using LLM Frameworks, Models and Vector Databases.

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There is 1 module in this course

In this course, we start with the concepts and use of Large Language Models, exploring popular LLMs such as OpenAI GPT and Google Gemini. We will understand Language Embeddings and Vector Databases, and move on to learn LangChain LLM Framework to develop RAG applications combining the powers of LLMs and LLM Frameworks.

The capabilities of LLMs are not to be kept confined within the tools like ChaGPT or Google Gemini or Anthropic Claude. You can leverage the powerful Natural Language Capabilities of LLMs applied on your organizational data to create amazing automations and applications that are called Retrieval Augmented Generation or RAG Applications. Some of the key components of the course are learning prompt Engineering for RAG Applications, working with Agents, Tools, Documents, Loaders, Splitters, Output Parsers and so on, which are essential ingredients of RAG Applications. Participants should have a basic understanding of Python programming and a foundational knowledge of Large Language Models (LLMs) to make the most of this course. By the end of this course, you'll be able to develop RAG applications using Large Language Models, LangChain, and Vector Databases. You will learn to write effective prompts, understand models and tokens, and apply vector databases to automate workflows. You'll also grasp key LangChain concepts to build simple to medium complexity RAG applications.

In this course, we start with the concepts and use of Large Language Models, exploring popular LLMs such as OpenAI GPT and Google Gemini. We will understand Language Embeddings and Vector Databases, and move on to learn LangChain LLM Framework to develop RAG applications combining the powers of LLMs and LLM Frameworks.

What's included

11 videos4 readings2 assignments

11 videosβ€’Total 102 minutes
  • Introduction to the Course & Meet Your Instructorβ€’2 minutes
  • Understanding Large Language Models β€’6 minutes
  • Extracting Responses from LLMs Using Prompts and Context β€’14 minutes
  • Optimize your LLM Requests β€’13 minutes
  • Understanding Retrieval Augmented Generation (RAG) Applications β€’7 minutes
  • Using LangChain Framework in RAG Applications- Part 1β€’13 minutes
  • Using LangChain Framework in RAG Applications- Part 2β€’11 minutes
  • Develop an Invoice Parsing RAG β€’11 minutes
  • Create an HR Policy ChatBot: Groundwork β€’12 minutes
  • Create a HR Policy ChatBot: UI and RAG β€’12 minutes
  • Congratulations and Continuous Learning Journeyβ€’1 minute
4 readingsβ€’Total 30 minutes
  • Welcome to the Course: Course Overviewβ€’5 minutes
  • Evolution and Use Cases of Large Language Modelsβ€’10 minutes
  • Introduction to Language Embeddings and Vector Databases in LangChainβ€’10 minutes
  • Benefits and Use Cases of RAG Technologyβ€’5 minutes
2 assignmentsβ€’Total 50 minutes
  • RAG Customer Support Chatbot Implementation Reportβ€’30 minutes
  • Introduction to Retrieval Augmented Generation (RAG)β€’20 minutes

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