Build, Analyze, and Refactor LLM Workflows

This course is part of Build Next-Gen LLM Apps with LangChain & LangGraph Specialization

Instructors: Starweaver

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3 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

Intermediate level

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6 hours to complete

Flexible schedule

Learn at your own pace

3 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

Intermediate level

Recommended experience

6 hours to complete

Flexible schedule

Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

Construct modular LLM chains using LangChain's core components (prompts, models, and output parsers) to replace hardcoded API calls.
Apply systematic refactoring methodology to transform existing LLM scripts into maintainable LangChain workflows with proper error handling.
Implement production-ready patterns for common LLM use cases including Q&A systems, summarization pipelines, and data extraction workflows.

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Master the art of building production-ready LLM applications with LangChain, the framework powering 82% of enterprise GPT deployments. This comprehensive intermediate course transforms you from writing brittle LLM scripts to architecting scalable AI solutions used by Fortune 500 companies. Starting with fragmented code full of hardcoded prompts and raw API calls, you'll learn to construct elegant modular chains that are maintainable, testable, and secure. Through three progressive modules, you'll discover how industry leaders reduce development time by 65% and cut operational costs by 60% using LangChain patterns.

This course is designed for intermediate Python developers with experience using APIs and familiarity with large language models (LLMs). If you're looking to elevate your skills by mastering LangChain and building scalable, production-ready LLM applications, this course is for you. Learn how to refactor fragmented LLM scripts into elegant, maintainable workflows that can be used by enterprise-level applications, cutting development time and operational costs. Perfect for developers aiming to implement robust LLM solutions in real-world scenarios. To succeed in this course, learners should have a basic understanding of Python programming and experience with API usage for integrating external services. Familiarity with large language models (LLMs) and their common use cases, such as text generation or classification, will also be beneficial, as the course focuses on building applications that leverage LLMs. By the end of this course, you’ll not only understand how to use LangChain effectively but also how to think like an AI systems engineer—building intelligent, cost-efficient workflows that scale across diverse business contexts.

This module introduces the core building blocks of LangChain and demonstrates how they can be used to replace fragmented LLM scripts with modular, maintainable workflows. You will learn how prompts, language models, and output parsers work together to create reusable chains, while exploring best practices for structuring LLM applications. Through hands-on activities, you will gain experience transforming hardcoded API interactions into scalable LangChain components that improve maintainability, readability, and development efficiency.

What's included

4 videos2 readings1 assignment

4 videosTotal 30 minutes

Welcome: Your LangChain Journey2 minutes
Core Components Overview7 minutes
Building Your First Chain7 minutes
Prompt Design and Parsing14 minutes

2 readingsTotal 10 minutes

Welcome to the Course: Course Overview5 minutes
LangChain Component Architecture5 minutes

1 assignmentTotal 45 minutes

Designing Modular LLM Architectures for Production Systems45 minutes

This module focuses on a structured approach to refactoring existing LLM applications into production-ready LangChain workflows. You will learn a proven methodology for analyzing, redesigning, and transforming legacy code while improving maintainability, scalability, and reliability. The module also explores workflow organization, error handling strategies, and best practices for creating robust architectures that are easier to extend, test, and support in real-world environments.

What's included

3 videos1 assignment

This module explores production-ready design patterns for developing scalable and reliable LLM-powered applications. You will learn how to implement retrieval-augmented generation (RAG) systems, monitoring approaches, caching strategies, and workflow architectures for common use cases such as question answering, summarization, and data extraction. Through hands-on projects, you will apply these techniques to build efficient, enterprise-grade LLM solutions designed for real-world deployment.