IT Pro course Advanced level

RAG: Retrieval-Augmented Generation in Practice

Master RAG end to end: embeddings, chunking, vector databases, hybrid search, re-ranking, Agentic RAG and production scaling. Hands-on course for 2026.

Lessons
27in 11 modules
Duration
~24 hself-paced
Quiz
311questions
Level
Advancedfor practitioners
  • In English
  • Updated on
Free preview · lesson 1 · no account needed What Is RAG and Why It Matters An LLM will answer with the same confidence whether it knows the answer or is making it up — and in production, a wrong answer delivered with conviction costs more than an honest "I don't know". Retrieval-Augmented Generation — RAG for short — attacks exactly this problem. Read the preview

What you will learn

The course’s skills. The same ones appear on your Certificate of Completion, so you can show what you covered.

  • RAG Fundamentals
  • Implementing the RAG Pipeline
  • Embedding Models and Document Processing
  • Advanced RAG
  • Advanced RAG Architectures
  • RAG in Production
  • RAG Tools and Frameworks
  • Systematic RAG Evaluation and Testing

About the course

A premium, complete RAG (Retrieval-Augmented Generation) course, updated for 2026. Covers RAG fundamentals, embeddings and vector representations, chunking strategies, end-to-end RAG pipelines, vector databases (Pinecone, Qdrant, pgvector, Weaviate), semantic and hybrid search, re-ranking, multimodal RAG, evaluation metrics (RAGAS, DeepEval), 2026 embedding models, document processing, advanced architectures (Agentic RAG, Self-RAG, CRAG, GraphRAG, conversational RAG), production scaling, caching, security, frameworks (LangChain, LlamaIndex, Haystack), pipeline orchestration, CI/CD testing, monitoring, case studies and a complete hands-on project.

Who it is for

For developers, engineers and technical professionals who build or integrate AI solutions. It belongs to AI Engineering, on the IT Pro track.

What you need

Advanced level: assumes hands-on experience with AI in the course’s field.

Course curriculum

11 modules · 27 lessons · about 24 hours · 311 quiz questions

Read a free preview of lesson 1: “What Is RAG and Why It Matters” No account needed. See how a lesson is written before you pay.
  1. Module 1: RAG Fundamentals

    3 lessons · 2 h 45 min · 36 questions
    1. What Is RAG and Why It Matters Free preview of the lesson “What Is RAG and Why It Matters” 55 min 12 questions
    2. Embeddings and Vector Representations 55 min 12 questions
    3. Chunking Strategies: The Art of Document Fragmentation 55 min 12 questions
  2. Module 2: Implementing the RAG Pipeline

    3 lessons · 2 h 45 min · 36 questions
    1. Building an End-to-End RAG Pipeline 55 min 12 questions
    2. Vector Databases in Practice 55 min 12 questions
    3. Semantic Search vs Keyword Search 55 min 12 questions
  3. Module 3: Embedding Models and Document Processing

    3 lessons · 2 h 45 min · 36 questions
    1. Embedding Models: Comparison and Selection 2026 55 min 12 questions
    2. Document Processing: PDF, HTML, Office, and Complex Structures 55 min 12 questions
    3. Multimodal Embeddings: Images, Tables, and Audio 55 min 12 questions
  4. Module 4: Advanced RAG

    3 lessons · 2 h 45 min · 35 questions
    1. Hybrid Search and Re-ranking 55 min 12 questions
    2. Multi-Modal RAG: Images, Tables, and Charts 55 min 12 questions
    3. RAG Evaluation Metrics 55 min 11 questions
  5. Module 5: Advanced RAG Architectures

    3 lessons · 2 h 45 min · 36 questions
    1. Agentic RAG, Self-RAG, and Corrective RAG 55 min 12 questions
    2. RAG with Knowledge Graphs 55 min 12 questions
    3. Conversational RAG: Memory and Multi-Turn Context 55 min 12 questions
  6. Module 6: RAG in Production

    3 lessons · 2 h 45 min · 35 questions
    1. Scaling RAG Systems 55 min 12 questions
    2. Caching and RAG Optimization 55 min 11 questions
    3. Security and Data Governance in RAG Systems 55 min 12 questions
  7. Module 7: RAG Tools and Frameworks

    2 lessons · 1 h 50 min · 24 questions
    1. LangChain, LlamaIndex, and Haystack: Complete 2026 Comparison 55 min 12 questions
    2. Orchestrating RAG Pipelines in Production 55 min 12 questions
  8. Module 8: Systematic RAG Evaluation and Testing

    2 lessons · 1 h 50 min · 24 questions
    1. Systematic RAG Evaluation with RAGAS and DeepEval 55 min 12 questions
    2. CI/CD Testing and RAG Monitoring in Production 55 min 12 questions
  9. Module 9: Case Studies and Hands-On Projects

    2 lessons · 1 h 55 min · 24 questions
    1. Case Study: RAG System for Technical Documentation 55 min 12 questions
    2. Hands-On Project: Build a Complete RAG System 60 min 12 questions
  10. Module 10: Final Quiz — RAG in Practice

    1 lesson · 1 h · 15 questions
    1. Final Assessment — RAG: Retrieval-Augmented Generation 60 min 15 questions
  11. Module 11: Appendix: Official Resources, 2026 Updates and Learning Paths

    2 lessons · 56 min · 10 questions
    1. Official Resources, 2026 Updates and Learning Paths 32 min 5 questions
    2. Contextual Retrieval: Enriching Chunks before Embedding 24 min 5 questions
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How you learn

You read the lesson, ask the AI Professor right on the page and check what you remember.

What Is RAG and Why It Matters

An LLM will answer with the same confidence whether it knows the answer or is making it up — and in production, a wrong answer delivered with conviction costs more than an honest "I don't know". Retrieval-Augmented Generation — RAG for short — attacks exactly this problem.

The AI Professor bar that appears in the lesson under the selected passage, with the actions “Explain this to me”, “Give me an example”, “Why does it matter?” and “My own question”
The first lines of lesson 1 of this course. Read the free preview, no account needed.
  1. You read the lesson at your own pace

    Written lessons, with examples and exercises. Your progress is saved automatically, so you can pick up where you left off.

  2. You ask the AI Professor inside the lesson

    Select a passage and it explains it, gives you an example or tells you why it matters. You can type or talk to it, in English.

  3. You check what you remember

    Every lesson has its own quiz, with explanations for the answers: 311 questions across the course. The professor also summarizes the lesson and prepares review flashcards.

  4. You get the Certificate of Completion

    Once you complete the lessons and reach the minimum quiz score, you issue it from your account, with a unique number, publicly verifiable.

The AI Professor is included in your subscription, per-course access included, with a monthly fair-use limit. It is an AI system, not a human teacher, and its answers may contain errors; details in the Terms. See how the AI Professor works.

You leave with proof anyone can check

The Certificate of Completion for “RAG: Retrieval-Augmented Generation in Practice”: a private attestation with a unique number and a QR code. A recruiter confirms it is authentic on the public verification page, with no account and no cost.

Example of a Cursuri AI Certificate of Completion with sample data: the serial number and the issue date in the top-right corner, the holder’s name, the course, the tier awarded, the percentage of lessons, the average score, the study time, the course version, the issuer and the verification QR code
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  • You show it where it counts

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RAG: Retrieval-Augmented Generation in Practice

€ 99 per month, VAT included No commitment: stop the renewal anytime

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27 lessons in 11 modules about 24 hours
  • All the course’s lessons, exercises and quizzes: 311 questions
  • AI Professor in the lessons, included in your subscription
  • Publicly verifiable Certificate of Completion

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Before you decide

Frequently asked questions

About the course, the price, the AI Professor and the certificate.

What will I learn in “RAG: Retrieval-Augmented Generation in Practice”?

A premium, complete RAG (Retrieval-Augmented Generation) course, updated for 2026. Covers RAG fundamentals, embeddings and vector representations, chunking strategies, end-to-end RAG pipelines, vector databases (Pinecone, Qdrant, pgvector, Weaviate), semantic and hybrid search, re-ranking, multimodal RAG, evaluation metrics (RAGAS, DeepEval), 2026 embedding models, document processing, advanced architectures (Agentic RAG, Self-RAG, CRAG, GraphRAG, conversational RAG), production scaling, caching, security, frameworks (LangChain, LlamaIndex, Haystack), pipeline orchestration, CI/CD testing, monitoring, case studies and a complete hands-on project.

The course has 11 modules and 27 lessons, with 311 quiz questions. The full curriculum, module by module, is shown on the course page.

Do I need prior experience for this course?

Yes. The course is Advanced level and assumes hands-on experience with AI in its field.

How long does the course take?

The estimated duration is about 24 hours, across 27 lessons. You learn at your own pace, and your progress is saved automatically at every lesson, so you can pick up where you left off.

How much does it cost, and which plan do I need?

Access to this course alone costs €99 per month. The course is also included in the IT Pro bundle, €399 per month for all 25 IT Pro courses, and in All Access, €499 per month for the whole international catalog.

Plans are billed monthly, in EUR. Every price is a total, with VAT included at the rate of your country. Compare the plans.

Can I read part of the course before paying?

Yes. You can read a free preview of lesson 1, “What Is RAG and Why It Matters”, without an account. The preview shows you how the lesson is written; the rest of the lesson and the other lessons open after payment.

How does the AI Professor help me in this course?

The AI Professor is built into every lesson and starts from the lesson you have open: it explains the passages you select, gives you examples, summarizes the lesson, tests you with a quiz and prepares review flashcards. You can type or talk to it, in English.

It is included in your subscription, per-course access included, with a monthly fair-use limit. It is an AI system, not a human teacher, and its answers may contain errors; details in the Terms.

Do I get a certificate when I finish the course?

When you meet the completion thresholds shown on the platform (lessons completed and the minimum quiz score), you can issue your Certificate of Completion for “RAG: Retrieval-Augmented Generation in Practice” from your account, with a unique number, publicly verifiable on the site.

It is a private attestation of course completion, issued by GALIAN SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT SRL. It is NOT a diploma or a state-recognised qualification under Romanian Laws 198/2023, 199/2023 or Government Ordinance 129/2000; employers may take it into account at their own discretion. Details in the Certification policy.

Does the subscription renew automatically? How do I stop it?

Yes. Course access and the bundles are subscriptions that renew automatically at the end of each monthly billing period. You can see the next renewal date in your account at any time.

You can stop the renewal at any time, from your account or by email, with no other formality. Access stays active until the end of the period already paid for, and no pro-rata refund is made for a period already started, except in the cases provided by law. Your progress stays saved in your account. Details in the Terms & Conditions, section 5.5.

Can my company buy this course for a team?

Yes. Company plans give a team access to the courses, with a dashboard where you follow each member’s progress and manage seats centrally. See the plans for companies.

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  • Certificate of Completion, publicly verifiable.

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