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Retrieval Augmented Generation (RAG) with LangChain

Intermediate 3 hours English Course Certificate
SkillsRAGLangChainEmbeddingsVector searchLLM applicationsPython

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RAG lets an LLM answer from your own data rather than only its training set — a pattern that shows up constantly in real AI work — and this DataCamp course teaches it.

Good for: Building retrieval-augmented generation (RAG) systems with LangChain.

Skip if: You cannot code Python or want a conceptual-only course.

Across about three hours you build from foundational RAG up to more advanced methods using LangChain, which makes it highly relevant if you're a Python developer who knows LLM basics and wants applications that cite real, current information. Skip it if you don't code, or if you want a concepts-only treatment. On top of the DataCamp subscription (about $14/month billed annually, first chapter free), note the model and embedding APIs you'll use are billed by their providers separately. LangChain evolves fast, so verify the methods against whatever version is current when you take it (as of 2026).

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About this course

Retrieval Augmented Generation (RAG) with LangChain teaches the technique that lets LLMs answer from your own data instead of just their training set. Across about three hours you progress from foundational RAG through advanced methods — semantic splitting and graph-based retrieval with Neo4j — integrating external knowledge into model responses.

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Meri Nova
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Created by Meri Nova, a machine learning engineer, with DataCamp's James Chapman — combining applied ML and curriculum design.

Frequently asked questions

Retrieval-augmented generation — letting an LLM answer from your own documents or data rather than only its training set.

Yes — it is hands-on in Python and assumes LLM basics. It rewards putting the ideas into practice, and what you learn transfers well beyond the specific examples used here.

Yes — the model and embedding APIs are billed by usage by the provider, separate from your DataCamp subscription.

Yes — the first chapter is free; the rest needs a DataCamp subscription. You can revisit the interactive exercises any time, since access stays with your subscription.

Yes — a DataCamp certificate of completion is included with the subscription, as a learning record.
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