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    Amazon Web Services

    Introduction to Information Retrieval with Amazon Q

    Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Productivity Software, AI Product Strategy, Amazon Web Services

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    11 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    DeepLearning.AI

    Advanced Retrieval for AI with Chroma

    Skills you'll gain: Large Language Modeling, LLM Application, Query Languages, Prompt Engineering, Text Mining

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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    11 reviews

    Intermediate · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    DeepLearning.AI

    Retrieval Augmented Generation (RAG)

    Skills you'll gain: LLM Application, Large Language Modeling, ChatGPT, Prompt Engineering, Generative AI, System Monitoring, Application Security, Natural Language Processing, Semantic Web, Artificial Intelligence

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    132 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    DeepLearning.AI

    Prompt Compression and Query Optimization

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, MongoDB, Operational Databases, Query Languages, Metadata Management, Performance Tuning, Large Language Modeling, Data Pipelines

    Intermediate · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Text Retrieval and Search Engines

    Skills you'll gain: Text Mining, Natural Language Processing, Data Mining, Unstructured Data, Big Data, Web Scraping, Machine Learning Algorithms, Web Analytics and SEO, Machine Learning, Information Architecture, Statistical Methods

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    960 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera Instructor Network

    LLM Engineering with RAG: Optimizing AI Solutions

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, LLM Application, LangChain, Large Language Modeling, OpenAI, Scalability, Generative AI, Application Deployment, Data Integration, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Performance Tuning, Data Science, Machine Learning, API Design

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    SkillUp

    Vector Search with Relational Databases using PostgreSQL

    Skills you'll gain: PostgreSQL, Relational Databases, SQL, Database Management Systems, Node.JS, Database Management, Data Import/Export, Data Processing, Extract, Transform, Load

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    24 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Master Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) Systems

    Skills you'll gain: Large Language Modeling, Prompt Engineering, Data Visualization, Generative AI, Interactive Data Visualization, LLM Application, Text Mining, Document Management, Data Processing, Dimensionality Reduction

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Scrimba

    Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) with Embeddings & Vector Databases

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Development Environment, Large Language Modeling, Data Store, LLM Application, Text Mining, Generative AI, Databases, Database Development, OpenAI, Database Management, Semantic Web, Data Storage Technologies, Document Management, Artificial Intelligence, Data Storage, Data Processing, Natural Language Processing

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    41 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Retrieval Augmented Generation

    Skills you'll gain: Large Language Modeling, LLM Application, Development Environment, Multimodal Prompts, Tool Calling, Generative AI Agents, User Interface (UI), Generative AI, Human Computer Interaction, Prompt Engineering, Data Visualization, Semantic Web, Software Development Tools, Interactive Data Visualization, Image Analysis, Application Development, Augmented Reality, Artificial Intelligence, Text Mining, Graph Theory

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    10 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Washington

    Machine Learning: Clustering & Retrieval

    Skills you'll gain: Unsupervised Learning, Bayesian Statistics, Applied Machine Learning, Data Mining, Statistical Machine Learning, Big Data, Statistical Inference, Text Mining, Statistical Modeling, Machine Learning Algorithms, Unstructured Data, Machine Learning, Sampling (Statistics), Scalability, Probability Distribution, Algorithms

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    2.4K reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Copenhagen

    Academic Information Seeking

    Skills you'll gain: Research, Record Keeping, Data Collection, Document Management, Information Management, Intellectual Property

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    758 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular information retrieval courses

  • Introduction to Information Retrieval with Amazon Q: Amazon Web Services
  • Advanced Retrieval for AI with Chroma: DeepLearning.AI
  • Retrieval Augmented Generation (RAG): DeepLearning.AI
  • Prompt Compression and Query Optimization: DeepLearning.AI
  • Text Retrieval and Search Engines: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • LLM Engineering with RAG: Optimizing AI Solutions: Coursera Instructor Network
  • Vector Search with Relational Databases using PostgreSQL: SkillUp
  • Master Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) Systems: Packt
  • Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) with Embeddings & Vector Databases: Scrimba
  • Retrieval Augmented Generation: Packt

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Frequently Asked Questions about Information Retrieval

Information retrieval describes the scientific methods, processes, and procedures that are used in the retrieval of recorded data in files and databases. This science covers the overall search activity that seeks information in a document (including text and images), the document itself, or the metadata within a document. This type of unstructured material (often in text-based documents) is usually found in full-text databases. Many modern libraries and archival storage centers use information retrieval software that serves to organize, store and retrieve data and information from document sites and article repositories. When searching for particular data or information, a user can search for this information using full-text or content-based indexing tools.‎

Information retrieval is valuable to learn because it helps us make sense of information and data. Imagine the difficulty of looking for information on the internet or in a library database without the use of a centralized search mechanism. It would just be a blur of reports, studies, plain text, images, and more. Information retrieval systems serve to bring knowledge and understanding to this information and data. Learning about information retrieval may help you understand the ways that unstructured data is collected, reviewed, and organized, and how data science and knowledge management combine to create a basis for understanding information retrieval.‎

Some of the typical jobs you can get from learning information retrieval could include jobs like a data scientist, data engineer, machine learning engineer, library archivist, database developer, knowledge management director, and similar roles that work with data and information. As more information is classified as data, the careers that are most often seen in the science of information retrieval are centered around data science and its related disciplines.‎

Learning about information retrieval from online courses on Coursera can help you understand the complexities of unstructured data and the basics of natural language text data. You could find out why data collection and data organization are essential to our world knowledge. You may also learn how search engine technologies are able to bring value and efficiency to our world by quickly finding and categorizing unstructured data and information from databases.‎

Online Information Retrieval courses offer a convenient and flexible way to enhance your knowledge or learn new Information Retrieval skills. Choose from a wide range of Information Retrieval courses offered by top universities and industry leaders tailored to various skill levels.‎

When looking to enhance your workforce's skills in Information Retrieval, it's crucial to select a course that aligns with their current abilities and learning objectives. Our Skills Dashboard is an invaluable tool for identifying skill gaps and choosing the most appropriate course for effective upskilling. For a comprehensive understanding of how our courses can benefit your employees, explore the enterprise solutions we offer. Discover more about our tailored programs at Coursera for Business here.‎

This FAQ content has been made available for informational purposes only. Learners are advised to conduct additional research to ensure that courses and other credentials pursued meet their personal, professional, and financial goals.

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