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Information Retrieval Courses

Information retrieval courses can help you learn search algorithms, indexing techniques, and data mining strategies. You can build skills in evaluating search results, optimizing query performance, and understanding user intent. Many courses introduce tools like Elasticsearch, Apache Solr, and various machine learning libraries, showing how these technologies enhance information retrieval processes and improve the accuracy of search results.


Popular Information Retrieval Courses and Certifications


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    DeepLearning.AI

    Building Multimodal Search and RAG

    Skills you'll gain: Retrieval-Augmented Generation, Multimodal Prompts, Embeddings, Large Language Modeling, Generative AI, Vector Databases, Image Analysis, Applied Machine Learning

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    40 reviews

    Intermediate · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    DeepLearning.AI

    Vector Databases: from Embeddings to Applications

    Skills you'll gain: Vector Databases, Embeddings, Retrieval-Augmented Generation, LLM Application, Large Language Modeling, Algorithms, Semantic Web, Generative AI Agents, Applied Machine Learning, Unsupervised Learning

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    9 reviews

    Intermediate · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    DeepLearning.AI

    Advanced Retrieval for AI with Chroma

    Skills you'll gain: Retrieval-Augmented Generation, Large Language Modeling, Embeddings, Prompt Engineering, Text Mining

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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    11 reviews

    Intermediate · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    University of Michigan

    Applied Information Extraction in Python

    Skills you'll gain: ChatGPT, Machine Learning Methods, Data Mining, Generative AI, Recurrent Neural Networks (RNNs), Data Preprocessing, Python Programming, Machine Learning Algorithms, Data Manipulation

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Splunk Inc.

    Splunk Knowledge Manager 102

    Skills you'll gain: Data Modeling, Splunk, Pivot Tables And Charts, Data Management, Database Management, Query Languages, Data Integration, Performance Tuning, Data Science, Data Analysis, Big Data, Business Intelligence, Business Analytics, Geospatial Information and Technology, Statistics

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    13 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    DeepLearning.AI

    Preprocessing Unstructured Data for LLM Applications

    Skills you'll gain: Retrieval-Augmented Generation, Unstructured Data, LLM Application, Data Preprocessing, Metadata Management, JSON, Image Analysis, Data Transformation, Document Management, Vision Transformer (ViT)

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    13 reviews

    Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Packt

    Master Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) Systems

    Skills you'll gain: Retrieval-Augmented Generation, Embeddings, Large Language Modeling, Prompt Engineering, Data Visualization, Generative AI, Vector Databases, Text Mining, Data Processing

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Algorithms for Searching, Sorting, and Indexing

    Skills you'll gain: Data Structures, Algorithms, Theoretical Computer Science, Programming Principles, Pseudocode, Computational Thinking, Analysis, Python Programming

    Build toward a degree

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    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    528 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Google Cloud

    Créer des embeddings et utiliser la recherche vectorielle et le RAG avec BigQuery

    Skills you'll gain: Retrieval-Augmented Generation, Generative AI, Google Gemini, Vector Databases, Embeddings, Prompt Engineering, Data Pipelines, Google Cloud Platform

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Google Cloud

    Website Modernization with Generative AI on Google Cloud

    Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Web Content, Web Analytics and SEO, Information Architecture, Google Cloud Platform, Prompt Engineering, Content Management, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Google Cloud

    Multimodal Retrieval Augmented Generation (RAG) using the Vertex AI Gemini API

    Skills you'll gain: Gemini, Google Gemini, Multimodal Prompts, Retrieval-Augmented Generation, Query Languages, Data Manipulation, Data Store, Embeddings, Metadata Management, Document Management, Text Mining, Data Capture, Cloud API, Image Analysis, Cloud Computing, Artificial Intelligence

    3.8
    Rating, 3.8 out of 5 stars
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    9 reviews

    Intermediate · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Google Cloud

    Filtering and Sorting Data in Looker

    Skills you'll gain: Looker (Software), Dashboard, Data Manipulation, Data Visualization, Data Analysis Expressions (DAX), Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Management, Google Cloud Platform, Network Analysis

    Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular information retrieval courses

  • Building Multimodal Search and RAG: DeepLearning.AI
  • Vector Databases: from Embeddings to Applications: DeepLearning.AI
  • Advanced Retrieval for AI with Chroma: DeepLearning.AI
  • Applied Information Extraction in Python: University of Michigan
  • Splunk Knowledge Manager 102: Splunk Inc.
  • Preprocessing Unstructured Data for LLM Applications: DeepLearning.AI
  • Master Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) Systems: Packt
  • Algorithms for Searching, Sorting, and Indexing: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Créer des embeddings et utiliser la recherche vectorielle et le RAG avec BigQuery: Google Cloud
  • Website Modernization with Generative AI on Google Cloud: Google Cloud

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