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RAG for Generative AI Applications Specialization

IBM

RAG for Generative AI Applications Specialization

Build smarter apps with RAG and GenAI Tools.

Get hands-on building GenAI-powered apps using RAG, vector databases, & advanced retrieval tools.

IBM Skills Network Team
Wojciech 'Victor' Fulmyk
Hailey Quach

Instructors: IBM Skills Network Team

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Intermediate level

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4 weeks to complete
at 10 hours a week
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

  • Build job-ready skills to create GenAI applications using Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG)

  • Use advanced RAG frameworks like LangChain and LlamaIndex to boost response quality

  • Leverage vector databases like FAISS and Chroma DB to power efficient semantic search and recommendation systems

  • Design complete RAG apps with Gradio, Python, and popular Large Language Models (LLMs) like IBM Granite, Llama and GPT

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Specialization - 4 course series

 Develop Generative AI Applications: Get Started

Develop Generative AI Applications: Get Started

Course 1, 10 hours

What you'll learn

Skills you'll gain

Category: LangChain
Category: Prompt Engineering
Category: Model Evaluation
Category: Generative AI
Category: Prompt Patterns
Category: AI Integrations
Category: Flask (Web Framework)
Category: Software Development
Category: Agentic systems
Category: Large Language Modeling
Category: Generative AI Agents
Category: LLM Application
Category: Tool Calling
Build RAG Applications: Get Started

Build RAG Applications: Get Started

Course 2, 7 hours

What you'll learn

Skills you'll gain

Category: Retrieval-Augmented Generation
Category: Embeddings
Category: Vector Databases
Category: LLM Application
Category: Large Language Modeling
Category: AI Workflows
Vector Databases for RAG: An Introduction

Vector Databases for RAG: An Introduction

Course 3, 9 hours

What you'll learn

Skills you'll gain

Category: Embeddings
Category: Database Architecture and Administration
Category: Retrieval-Augmented Generation
Category: Generative AI
Category: Database Systems
Category: LLM Application
Category: Database Management Systems
Category: Large Language Modeling
Category: Database Management
Category: AI Enablement
Category: Data Storage Technologies
Advanced RAG with Vector Databases and Retrievers

Advanced RAG with Vector Databases and Retrievers

Course 4, 8 hours

What you'll learn

Skills you'll gain

Category: Retrieval-Augmented Generation
Category: Vector Databases
Category: Large Language Modeling
Category: Embeddings
Category: User Interface (UI)
Category: LLM Application
Category: UI Components
Category: Performance Tuning

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