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Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) Courses

Retrieval-augmented generation (RAG) courses can help you learn how to combine information retrieval with generative models, enhancing the quality of AI outputs. You’ll explore techniques for integrating external knowledge sources, fine-tuning models for specific tasks, and evaluating the effectiveness of generated content.


Popular RAG Courses and Certifications


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    DeepLearning.AI

    Retrieval Augmented Generation (RAG)

    Skills you'll gain: Retrieval-Augmented Generation, LLM Application, Large Language Modeling, ChatGPT, Prompt Engineering, OpenAI API, Vector Databases, Embeddings, System Monitoring, Artificial Intelligence, Model Evaluation

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    189 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    IBM

    IBM RAG and Agentic AI

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, AI Orchestration, AI Workflows, LangChain, Retrieval-Augmented Generation, Agentic Workflows, Tool Calling, LangGraph, LLM Application, Agentic systems, Multimodal Prompts, Model Context Protocol, Generative AI, AI Security, Generative AI Agents, Vector Databases, Generative Model Architectures, OpenAI API, Responsible AI, Software Development

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    839 reviews

    Advanced · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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    IBM

    RAG for Generative AI Applications

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, LangChain, Retrieval-Augmented Generation, LLM Application, Generative AI, Vector Databases, Embeddings, User Interface (UI), UI Components, Semantic Web, Database Systems, Model Evaluation, Data Storage Technologies, Databases, NoSQL, AI Enablement, Large Language Modeling, Flask (Web Framework), Database Management, AI Personalization

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    625 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    IBM

    Fundamentals of AI Agents Using RAG and LangChain

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Retrieval-Augmented Generation, Generative AI Agents, Large Language Modeling, Generative AI, Hugging Face, Embeddings, PyTorch (Machine Learning Library)

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    202 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    IBM

    Project: Generative AI Applications with RAG and LangChain

    Skills you'll gain: Vector Databases, LLM Application, Retrieval-Augmented Generation, Generative AI, Embeddings, Document Management, Natural Language Processing, User Interface (UI)

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    226 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    IBM

    IBM Generative AI Engineering

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Prompt Patterns, Large Language Modeling, LangChain, Retrieval-Augmented Generation, Exploratory Data Analysis, Unsupervised Learning, Generative Model Architectures, PyTorch (Machine Learning Library), ChatGPT, Generative AI, Restful API, LLM Application, Keras (Neural Network Library), Supervised Learning, Generative AI Agents, Model Evaluation, Data Analysis, Vector Databases, Data Import/Export

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    99K reviews

    Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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    Coursera

    Introduction to Retrieval Augmented Generation (RAG)

    Skills you'll gain: LangChain, Prompt Engineering, Large Language Modeling, Retrieval-Augmented Generation, Vector Databases, Tool Calling, Embeddings, OpenAI API, ChatGPT, Google Gemini, Agentic Workflows

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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    28 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    IBM

    IBM AI Engineering

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Apache Spark, PyTorch (Machine Learning Library), Large Language Modeling, Retrieval-Augmented Generation, Transfer Learning, Model Evaluation, Computer Vision, Unsupervised Learning, Generative Model Architectures, Generative AI, PySpark, Vision Transformer (ViT), Keras (Neural Network Library), Supervised Learning, Generative AI Agents, Vector Databases, Machine Learning, Python Programming, Data Science

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    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    22K reviews

    Intermediate · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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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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    41 reviews

    Intermediate · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Coursera

    Understand RAG Basics

    Skills you'll gain: Retrieval-Augmented Generation, LLM Application, Data Flow Diagrams (DFDs), Prompt Engineering, Generative AI, Embeddings, Context Management, Large Language Modeling, Vector Databases, Data Pipelines, Applied Machine Learning

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    IBM

    Advanced RAG with Vector Databases and Retrievers

    Skills you'll gain: Retrieval-Augmented Generation, Vector Databases, LLM Application, User Interface (UI), Embeddings, UI Components, Semantic Web, Performance Tuning

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    60 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Duke University

    Introduction to Retrieval Augmented Generation (RAG)

    Skills you'll gain: Retrieval-Augmented Generation, Vector Databases, Embeddings, OpenAI API, Data Import/Export, Pandas (Python Package), Generative AI, Application Programming Interface (API), Data Manipulation, Large Language Modeling, Python Programming, Machine Learning

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    47 reviews

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular rag courses

  • Retrieval Augmented Generation (RAG): DeepLearning.AI
  • IBM RAG and Agentic AI: IBM
  • RAG for Generative AI Applications: IBM
  • Fundamentals of AI Agents Using RAG and LangChain: IBM
  • Project: Generative AI Applications with RAG and LangChain: IBM
  • IBM Generative AI Engineering: IBM
  • Introduction to Retrieval Augmented Generation (RAG): Coursera
  • IBM AI Engineering: IBM
  • Building Multimodal Search and RAG: DeepLearning.AI
  • Understand RAG Basics: Coursera

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