Learn the Basics of RAG

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Introduction
RAG
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Assignment
Agentic RAG
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Assignment
Vector Databases
Quiz
Assignment
Conclusion
Review the Course
Exit Survey

About this Course

By their nature, large language models (LLMs) rely on the data they were once trained on. But if one wants to update that data to include up-to-date information or internal company information, they would need to retrain LLMs. This is a costly and laborious process. However, it was before Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG). RAG eliminates the need for retraining and is much cheaper to implement.

In this course, you’ll explore the main ideas behind RAG and its implementation process. You’ll learn the main concepts behind AI systems that optimize the output of LLMs by retrieving live, relevant information to enhance their output.

Through accessible explanations and real-world examples, you’ll learn how RAG bridges the gap between static AI models and dynamic knowledge sources. Whether it’s powering intelligent chatbots or enabling accurate customer support systems, this course provides the foundational knowledge to understand the transformative impact of RAG.

Skills You'll Gain

  • RAG Communication: Learn to effectively communicate RAG concepts and capabilities with technical and non-technical team members.

  • Business Applications: Identify and evaluate potential RAG implementation opportunities within your organization's specific context and industry.

  • Strategic Implementation: Develop frameworks for assessing RAG solutions' business value, ROI potential, and strategic alignment.

  • Solution Architecture: Understand the key components and considerations for building effective RAG systems that meet business needs.

  • Change Management: Learn strategies for successfully introducing and scaling RAG solutions within your organization.

Your Instructor: Sander Schulhoff

CEO of Learn Prompting

Sander Schulhoff is the Founder of Learn Prompting and an ML Researcher at the University of Maryland. He created the first open-source Prompt Engineering guide, which reached 3 million people and taught them to use tools like ChatGPT. Sander also led a team behind Prompt Report, the most comprehensive study of prompting ever done. This 76-page survey, co-authored with researchers from the University of Maryland, OpenAI, Microsoft, Google, Princeton, Stanford, and other leading institutions, analyzed 1,500+ academic papers and covered 200+ prompting techniques.
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Course Format

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    3 Days (self-paced). Bite-sized video lessons designed for busy learners, supplemented with quizzes and exercises.

  • Materials

    Engaging video content, interactive quizzes, and hands-on assignments.

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    Included with a Learn Prompting Plus subscription giving you access to our course library including this course (15 courses in total). Plus members also get instant certificates of completion for every course, ready to share on LinkedIn, Twitter, or anywhere you want to showcase your new skills.

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Ratings & Reviews

5 star rating

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Laura GIRARD

I am so happy to be certified. Now I can show that I learned a lot with this course and be proud. This certification needs work, with several assignments and it adds to the meaning of this achievement. Thanks a lot to learnprompting for offering t...

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I am so happy to be certified. Now I can show that I learned a lot with this course and be proud. This certification needs work, with several assignments and it adds to the meaning of this achievement. Thanks a lot to learnprompting for offering this great opportunity.

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5 star rating

Excellent Basic Introduction to Prompt Engineering

Lyn Thompson

Clear, clean presentations, perfect practices built in to reinforce information, very pleasant presentation style.

Clear, clean presentations, perfect practices built in to reinforce information, very pleasant presentation style.

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Hands-on teaching and learning

Donald Purdy

Good intros and opportunity to work through assignments.

Good intros and opportunity to work through assignments.

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5 star rating

Excellent Basic Introduction to Prompt Engineering

Lyn Thompson

Clear, clean presentations, perfect practices built in to reinforce information, very pleasant presentation style.

Clear, clean presentations, perfect practices built in to reinforce information, very pleasant presentation style.

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