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Intermediate

RAG Systems Mastery

Master advanced Retrieval-Augmented Generation techniques for production AI systems. Learn embedding models, vector databases, hybrid search, reranking, and evaluation frameworks.

134 min24 lessons6 modulesAI & ML

What you'll learn

  • Compare and select embedding models for different use cases
  • Design and implement vector database solutions with optimal indexing
  • Apply advanced chunking strategies including semantic and hierarchical approaches
  • Build hybrid search systems with BM25 and vector retrieval
  • Implement reranking for improved retrieval precision
  • Evaluate RAG systems using RAGAS metrics
  • Deploy production-ready RAG pipelines with monitoring

Course Content

  1. RAG Architecture Deep Dive

    4 lessons · 14 min
    • Beyond Basic RAGNo signup6 min
    • Locked until you enrollRAG vs Fine-tuning3 min
    • Locked until you enrollThe RAG Pipeline3 min
    • Locked until you enrollCommon Failure Modes2 min
    • Quiz: Module 1: RAG Architecture Deep Dive

  2. Embedding Models & Vector Databases

    4 lessons · 12 min
    • Locked until you enrollEmbedding Model Comparison3 min
    • Locked until you enrollVector Database Landscape3 min
    • Locked until you enrollIndexing Strategies3 min
    • Locked until you enrollMetadata Filtering3 min
    • Quiz: Module 2: Embedding Models & Vector Databases

  3. Advanced Chunking Strategies

    3 lessons · 10 min
    • Locked until you enrollChunking Methods Compared4 min
    • Locked until you enrollHierarchical & Contextual Chunking3 min
    • Locked until you enrollOptimal Chunk Design3 min
    • Quiz: Module 3: Advanced Chunking Strategies

  4. Hybrid Search & Reranking

    4 lessons · 12 min
    • Locked until you enrollWhy Hybrid Search2 min
    • Locked until you enrollImplementing Hybrid Search4 min
    • Locked until you enrollReranking Strategies3 min
    • Locked until you enrollQuery Enhancement3 min
    • Quiz: Module 4: Hybrid Search & Reranking

  5. RAG Evaluation & Testing

    4 lessons · 12 min
    • Locked until you enrollRAG Evaluation Metrics3 min
    • Locked until you enrollRAGAS Framework3 min
    • Locked until you enrollBuilding Test Datasets3 min
    • Locked until you enrollAutomated Testing Pipelines3 min
    • Quiz: Module 5: RAG Evaluation & Testing

  6. Production RAG Systems

    5 lessons · 74 min
    • Locked until you enrollPerformance Optimization4 min
    • Locked until you enrollReliability & Error Handling4 min
    • Locked until you enrollMonitoring & Cost Management4 min
    • Locked until you enrollNext Steps2 min
    • Locked until you enrollCapstone: Build Your Own RAG Over Your Personal Documents60 min
    • Quiz: Module 6: Production RAG Systems