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Ever wondered how ChatGPT-like systems are built and deployed in the real world? Ready to move beyond basic prompts to creating your own AI agents? Welcome to "Generative AI Engineering" – your complete guide to building production-ready AI systems that actually work.
In this comprehensive journey, you'll master not just the theory but the actual engineering practices that power today's most advanced AI systems. From crafting robust data pipelines that feed your models, to building autonomous agents that can reason and act on their own, to deploying systems that scale reliably in production – we've got you covered. Whether you're looking to build the next groundbreaking AI application or enhance existing systems with state-of-the-art generative capabilities, this course provides the practical, hands-on experience you need to make it happen.
Syllabus
- Course 1: GenAI Foundations and Prompt Engineering
- Course 2: GenAI Data Engineering and RAG Systems
- Course 3: GenAI Foundations and AI Agents Development
- Course 4: GenAI Model Development and Production Engineering
Courses
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Ready to make AI systems work with your organization's unique knowledge and data? Most AI implementations hit a wall because they can't effectively access, process, and utilize enterprise information, leaving vast potential untapped and organizations frustrated with generic responses. This course transforms you into an expert data engineer who can build sophisticated RAG (Retrieval-Augmented Generation) systems that seamlessly bridge AI models with your organization's knowledge assets. You'll master advanced data processing pipelines that transform raw documents into AI-ready formats, architect high-performance vector databases for semantic search, and implement intelligent retrieval strategies that deliver contextually perfect responses. Through comprehensive hands-on labs, you'll build enterprise-grade RAG systems with adaptive orchestration, context-aware personalization, and production-ready monitoring. This course is designed for technical professionals working at the intersection of data and AI. Ideal participants include data engineers transitioning into AI workflows, ML engineers focused on robust data pipelines, software engineers developing intelligent systems, and AI/ML specialists implementing Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) architectures. The curriculum speaks directly to those building or maintaining production-grade systems where data integrity, contextual awareness, and performance are critical. To get the most out of this course, learners should have a strong foundation in Python programming, along with familiarity in working with databases and data processing workflows. A solid understanding of machine learning principles is essential, as is experience with APIs and web services. Exposure to cloud-based infrastructure and tools will also be highly beneficial for the hands-on implementation of RAG systems and data pipelines. By the end of this course, learners will be able to build enterprise-grade data pipelines with robust validation, transformation, and AI-ready formatting. They will gain practical experience in implementing advanced RAG architectures using vector databases, embeddings, and dynamic context management. The course also delves into powerful optimization strategies such as reranking, metadata filtering, and adaptive context handling. These capabilities will culminate in the design and deployment of specialized, context-aware customer support systems that deliver scalable, personalized, and measurable performance.
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Ready to move beyond reactive AI systems to autonomous agents that think, plan, and execute complex tasks independently? Most AI implementations remain limited to simple question-and-answer interactions, missing the transformative potential of truly autonomous AI workers that can reason, collaborate, and solve problems without constant human guidance. This advanced course transforms you into an autonomous AI architect who builds intelligent agents that operate like digital team members. You'll master the complete agent development lifecycle using cutting-edge frameworks like CrewAI, implement sophisticated tool integration that enables agents to interact with real-world systems, and design multi-agent orchestration where specialized agents collaborate to solve complex problems. Through intensive hands-on development, you'll create customer support agents with advanced reasoning capabilities, implement agent safety frameworks for production deployment, and build coordination systems that manage multiple autonomous agents working together. This course is designed for AI/ML engineers building autonomous systems, software architects crafting agent-based frameworks, and product engineers seeking to implement intelligent automation. It also serves technical leaders exploring the potential of agentic AI to create scalable, context-aware solutions. Whether you're working on enterprise-grade agent systems or pioneering new intelligent workflows, this course provides a practical and robust foundation. Participants should have a solid foundation in generative AI concepts, prompt engineering, and retrieval-augmented generation (RAG) techniques. A strong command of Python programming is essential, along with familiarity with common AI/ML concepts and working with APIs. Learners should also possess a firm understanding of object-oriented programming principles and distributed systems to effectively engage with the course’s advanced technical content. By the end of this course, learners will be able to construct autonomous AI agents using the CrewAI framework with integrated tools and decision-making logic. They will implement advanced multi-agent systems with coordination protocols and delegated task handling, deploy customer support agents that integrate with knowledge bases and manage escalations, and apply agent safety strategies and testing protocols to ensure robust, production-ready deployment. Additionally, learners will gain hands-on experience through real-world projects that reinforce architectural design, coordination flows, and evaluation of agent behavior in complex environments.
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Ever struggled to get consistent, high-quality responses from AI systems, or wondered how to build chatbots that actually understand your customers' needs? Most professionals know AI is powerful, but few know how to communicate with it effectively to unlock its true potential. This course transforms you from an AI user into a prompt engineering expert who can design sophisticated interactions with large language models. You'll master the fundamental architecture of GenAI systems, explore real-world enterprise applications, and learn advanced prompting techniques that consistently deliver exceptional results. Through hands-on practice, you'll build multi-step prompt chains, optimize context windows, and create customer support chatbots that provide human-like assistance. This course is designed for professionals who want to deepen their AI integration skills: software engineers exploring how to embed GenAI into applications; product managers responsible for implementing AI-driven features; data scientists looking to expand their expertise into generative models; and business analysts seeking to optimize workflows with advanced AI capabilities. Whether you’re building prototypes or production systems, you’ll leave equipped to elevate your AI initiatives. Participants should have a solid foundation in working with APIs and web services, be comfortable writing and debugging Python code, possess general familiarity with core machine learning concepts, and feel at ease navigating command-line tools. A willingness to experiment and iterate with AI tools will help you get the most out of the hands-on activities. By the end of this course, you will be able to apply GenAI system architecture principles to design scalable AI applications; construct and iterate advanced prompt-engineering patterns tailored to diverse business use cases; implement interactive, multi-step prompt workflows with real-time optimization; and develop robust customer-support conversational systems complete with quality-assurance frameworks. These skills will empower you to lead AI-driven innovation within your organization.
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Frustrated with AI models that can't understand your specific domain or scale beyond demo environments? Most organizations struggle to transform promising AI prototypes into robust, production-ready systems that deliver consistent value under real-world enterprise demands, leaving breakthrough potential unrealized. This comprehensive production engineering course transforms you into a complete GenAI specialist who can fine-tune foundation models for specialized domains, architect bulletproof deployment infrastructure, and maintain AI systems that scale reliably to millions of users. You'll master advanced fine-tuning techniques including parameter-efficient methods like LoRA, implement enterprise-grade deployment strategies with comprehensive monitoring and automated maintenance, and build production systems with advanced optimization techniques including semantic caching, hybrid routing, and edge deployment strategies. This course is designed for professionals engineering AI systems at scale, including ML engineers focused on production-ready models, DevOps engineers managing AI deployments, platform engineers building robust infrastructure, and technical architects designing end-to-end scalable AI solutions. Whether you're optimizing model throughput or managing cross-platform reliability, this course supports your role in delivering high-performance GenAI systems in enterprise environments. Participants should have completed foundational courses in generative AI, data engineering, and AI agent development. Proficiency in advanced Python programming and experience with ML frameworks are essential. Learners are expected to have hands-on familiarity with cloud platforms, containerization technologies like Docker and Kubernetes, and a solid understanding of model training, evaluation, and production system architecture. By the end of this course, learners will be able to execute advanced fine-tuning workflows including LoRA and domain-specific model adaptations. They will implement enterprise-grade deployment strategies with automation, monitoring, and container orchestration. Additionally, learners will construct robust production monitoring systems with real-time alerting and apply advanced optimization methods such as caching, hybrid routing, and edge deployment for scalable, resilient AI system performance.
Taught by
Ritesh Vajariya and Starweaver