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Master RAG: Retrieval-Augmented Generation Systems [NEW]

Unlock the Power of AI with the RAG Triad: Advanced Techniques in Information Retrieval, Response Generation with RAG

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Master RAG: Retrieval-Augmented Generation Systems [NEW] Intermediate

Course facts

  • Last updated 05/2026
  • English English [Auto], Dutch [Auto] , 6 more
  • Instructor: Paulo Dichone | Software Engineer, AWS Cloud Practitioner & Instructor
  • retrieval-augmented generation and knowledge systems

What you'll learn

Practical outcomes

  • Understanding the RAG Triad:Grasp the core components: Retriever, Generator, and Fusion Module.
  • Advanced Retrieval Techniques: Explore sparse and dense retrieval methods, including Dense Passage Retrieval (DPR).
  • Coherent Response Generation:Generate fluent and contextually appropriate responses based on retrieved documents.
  • Query Expansion and Re-Ranking Techniques:Improve document relevance through re-ranking strategies.

Curriculum

9 sections • 39 lectures • 3h 16m total length

Introduction3 lectures • 4min
  1. Introduction01:54
  2. Course Structure00:49
  3. Development Environment Setup01:23
Download Code and Resources2 lectures • 2min
  1. PLEASE Watch this - How To Get the Source Code02:16
  2. Download Course Resources00:01
RAG (Retrieval-Augmented Generation) Deep Dive - Naive RAG vs Advanced RAG5 lectures • 28min
  1. Introduction to RAG and the RAG Triad - Overview03:03
  2. What is RAG and Naive RAG Overview and Pitfalls08:50
  3. Deep Dive into Each Naive RAG Drawbacks06:11
  4. Long Context vs RAG - When to Choose Each [NEW]09:17
  5. Check in00:56
Advance RAG Deep Dive - Advanced Techniques7 lectures • 29min
  1. Advanced RAG Techniques - Intro to Expansion with Generated Answers05:58
  2. Hands-on - Expansion with Answers - Splitting Text05:08
  3. Embedding the Chunks and Showing Them03:03
  4. Adding Documents to the Vector Store and Performing Similarity Search02:53
  5. Generating the Answer & Concatenating the Relevant Documents05:16
  6. Plotting and Projecting the Embedded Results on Graph05:24
  7. Query Expansion with Generated Answers - Summary01:30
Hands-on: Advanced RAG Technique - Query Expansion with Multiple Queries5 lectures • 18min
  1. Query Expansion with Multiple Queries - Overview03:05
  2. Getting Generated Augmented Queries05:38
  3. Retrieving and Plotting Embeddings in a 2D Graph07:01
  4. CHALLENGE: Your Turn00:34
  5. Expansion with Multiple Queries Downsides & Summary01:23
Hands-on - Advances RAG Technique: Re-Ranking with Cross-encoder4 lectures • 18min
  1. Re-ranking & Cross-encoder and Bi-encoders - Overview04:50
  2. Ranking Long-tail Results with Cross-encoder07:24
  3. Final Step - Pass the Ranked Documents through a LLM to Get Relevant Answer04:53
  4. Re-ranking Summary00:57
Hands-on - Advances RAG Technique: Dense Passage Retrieval DPR3 lectures • 8min
  1. Dense Passage Retrieval Overview02:14
  2. The DPR technique - Full Hands-on04:50
  3. DPR Summary00:58
Other Advanced RAG Techniques - NEW Content8 lectures • 1hr 24min
  1. Other Techniques01:18
  2. Get the Source Code for This Section00:04
  3. Contextual Retrieval (Anthropic's Techinique)09:56
  4. Late Chunking for Better Context14:18
  5. Agentic RAG with LangGraph24:54
  6. GraphRAG for Complex Reasoning19:20
  7. Multimodal RAG with ColPali10:29
  8. Advanced RAG - Summary04:04
Wrap up - What's Next2 lectures • 4min
  1. What's Next02:04
  2. Bonus Lecture01:55

Who it is for

  • AI Enthusiasts: Eager to explore advanced AI and NLP techniques.
  • Data Scientists: Seeking to enhance their information retrieval skills.
  • NLP Professionals: Aiming to master RAG systems for complex queries.
  • Tech Innovators: Looking to apply cutting-edge AI in real-world applications.

Course description

Overview

Unlock the full potential of AI with our comprehensive course on Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) Systems. Dive deep into the powerful RAG Triad and learn how to leverage advanced techniques in information retrieval, response generation, and agent-based architecture. Designed for AI enthusiasts, data scientists, and NLP professionals, this course provides everything you need to build state-of-the-art RAG systems that deliver accurate, contextually relevant, and coherent responses to complex queries.

What You'll Learn: The RAG Triad: Understand the components of RAG systems, such as the retriever, generator, and Fusion Module, and how they work together to enhance information retrieval and response generation. Advanced Retrieval Techniques: Explore sparse and dense retrieval methods, including Dense Passage Retrieval (DPR), and learn how to implement hybrid retrieval approaches for superior accuracy. Coherent Response Generation: Master using advanced language models like GPT-3 to generate fluent and contextually appropriate responses based on retrieved documents.

Hands-On Projects: Engage in practical exercises and real-world projects to build a complete RAG system from scratch and apply your skills in various applications such as search engines, customer support, and research. By the end of this course, you'll be equipped with the skills and knowledge to create robust RAG systems that can easily handle complex queries, making you a leader in AI and NLP. Enroll now to transform your AI capabilities and stay ahead in the ever-evolving field of artificial intelligence.

Instructor

Paulo Dichone | Software Engineer, AWS Cloud Practitioner & Instructor

Paulo Dichone | Software Engineer, AWS Cloud Practitioner & Instructor Android, Flutter, AWS, Best Selling Instructor Hi, I’m Paulo – Your Guide to Mastering Development, Cloud, and AI Engineering With a passion for empowering learners, I’ve had the privilege of teaching over 350,000 students across 175 countries. Whether you’re diving into Android, Java, Flutter, AWS Cloud, or venturing into the world of AI engineering, I’m here to help you unlock your full potential. My Expertise I bring extensive hands-on experience in: AI Engineering Mobile App Development (Android & iOS) Cross-Platform Development (Flutter, Dart, and JavaFX) AWS Cloud Solutions And now, I’m also focused on the AI engineering landscape, helping developers leverage the power of machine learning and automation in their projects. My Mission No matter where you are in your journey—whether you're just starting or looking to sharpen advanced skills—my courses are designed to make you an exceptional developer and AWS Cloud Practitioner, equipped to tackle real-world challenges. Beyond coding, I enjoy spending time with my growing family, playing the guitar and mandolin, and traveling whenever I get the chance. Ready to Get Started? Android Development: The Comprehensive Android Development Masterclass Learn Android from scratch. This beginner-friendly course covers everything you need to build Android apps confidently, no prior experience required. The Complete Intermediate Android Masterclass Master essential Android topics like WorkManager API, ROOM Database, and background operations to level up your mobile development skills. Cross-Platform & Web Development: Flutter & Dart - The Complete App Development Course Develop beautiful iOS and Android apps with a single codebase using Dart and Flutter. AngularDart - Build Dynamic Web Apps with Angular & Dart Learn one of the most powerful web frameworks, Angular, combined with Dart to create interactive web applications. TornadoFX - Build JavaFX Applications with Kotlin Craft amazing desktop apps using Kotlin and JavaFX, taking advantage of Kotlin’s simplicity and expressiveness. AWS Cloud Mastery: Amazon EC2 Master Class (Includes Auto Scaling & Load Balancer) Amazon ECS & Fargate Masterclass Amazon EKS with Kubernetes AWS AppSync & Amplify AWS Lambda and Serverless Framework These courses are designed to make you proficient with cloud technologies, covering key AWS services to help you build scalable and efficient cloud solutions. Master Java: Java Masterclass - Beginner to Expert Guide Learn Java from the ground up and gain the skills to build powerful applications. Java Design Patterns - The Complete Masterclass Develop reliable, maintainable software using proven design patterns that are fundamental to professional Java programming. The Future of Development: AI Engineering I'm passionate about helping students explore the intersection of AI and software development. In my upcoming AI courses, I’ll show you how to integrate AI solutions into mobile apps and cloud systems, empowering you to become a cutting-edge developer with AI capabilities. I look forward to welcoming you to my courses and being part of your journey to becoming the best developer, cloud practitioner, and AI engineer you can be. See you inside?