AI Accelerator Program

Mastering RAG -From Foundations to Advanced Systems

Arun Prakash Asokan

Global Director of AI and Data Science

Fortune 100 Pharma Company

Bhaskarjit Sarmah

Head of AI Research

Domyn
 Mastering RAG - From Foundations to Advanced Systems

About the Course

This is a hands-on, end-to-end course designed to help professionals build reliable, production-grade Generative AI systems using modern Retrieval-Augmented Generation and agentic architectures.

The course starts by building strong foundations in how large language models work and how to use them effectively through prompt engineering and real business use cases. You will then learn how to design and implement RAG systems that ground LLM outputs in enterprise data, reduce hallucinations, and improve factual accuracy using embeddings, vector databases, and advanced retrieval strategies.

As the course progresses, you will move beyond single-step LLM applications to agentic AI systems that can plan, reason, use tools, and dynamically retrieve information to solve complex tasks. You will design and build Agentic RAG systems that combine retrieval with multi-step decision making and reasoning workflows.

The final part of the course focuses on what truly matters in real-world: evaluation, observability, and monitoring of RAG systems, followed by advanced retrieval paradigms such as GraphRAG, helping you understand when and why to move beyond vector-only approaches.

By the end of this course, you will have a clear mental model, practical experience, and architectural intuition to confidently design and evaluate advanced RAG and Agentic RAG systems.

Prerequisites

Basic understanding of Python programming , familiarity with APIs and JSON, basic knowledge of machine learning or NLP concepts (helpful but not mandatory), curiosity to build real-world AI systems.

Tools & Platforms

  • Frameworks: LangChain, LangGraph
  • Vector Database: Chroma
  • Evaluation & Observability: LangSmith, LangFuse, Ragas, DeepEval
  • Programming Language: Python
  • Graph RAG: NetworkX

Meet Your Instructors

Arun Prakash Asokan

Arun Prakash Asokan

Global Director of AI and Data Science

Fortune 100 Pharma Company

Arun Prakash Asokan, an award-winning AI thought leader and Intrapreneur, has been awarded and honoured as Top Gen AI Leader 2024 by Analytics Vidhya, Scholar of Excellence from ISB Hyderabad, and Grand Global Winner of the Tableau International Contest. He holds a Master’s in Computer Science Engineering from BITS Pilani, a B.Tech. in Computer Science & Engineering, and has completed the Advanced Management Program from Indian School of Business, Hyderabad. He has also been honored at global enterprise forums for his groundbreaking AI innovations.

With close to 17 years of experience across all fields of AI, including 7 years at a leading Fortune 100 Pharma Company, Arun currently leads global AI programs driving enterprise-wide adoption of cutting-edge AI and GenAI solutions. Known as a strategic AI translator, he bridges business vision with technical execution, delivering transformative, scalable solutions that have won global recognition.

Bhaskarjit Sarmah

Bhaskarjit Sarmah

Head of AI Research

Domyn

Bhaskarjit Sarmah is the Head of Financial Services AI Research at Domyn, where he leads cutting-edge work on foundation models, knowledge graphs, and AI governance for regulated industries. Prior to Domyn, he spent over six years at BlackRock, where he founded and led the RQA AI Labs. His research has been featured at NeurIPS and ACM ICAIF, and he has been recognized among the Top 5 Generative AI Leaders in India. A passionate educator and speaker, Bhaskarjit is known for bridging deep AI research with practical, responsible, and enterprise-ready innovation.

Who Should Enroll

  • Machine Learning Engineers & Data Scientists
  • AI Engineers & Applied AI Developers
  • Software Engineers transitioning into GenAI
  • Product Managers & AI Product Leaders
  • Solution Architects & Technical Consultants
  • Researchers and practitioners building enterprise GenAI solutions
  • Data Professionals & Developers

    Seeking hands-on Agentic AI experience with LangGraph & LangChain

  • ML & GenAI Practitioners

    Strengthening portfolios with end-to-end projects

  • Business Professionals

    Applying GenAI & Agentic AI to real-world business problems

Key Features

Live Sessions

Live Sessions

4 hours/week

Projects

Projects

10+ Guided Projects

Assignments

Assignments

5+ Assignments

Cohort Experience

Cohort Experience

Discussion forum

Office Hours

Office Hours

Weekly discussions & QA

Recordings

Recordings

Lifetime access

Resources

Resources

All session materials

Certification

Certification

Course completion certificate

Support & Trust

Support & Trust

7-day money-back guarantee,

T&C

Course Curriculum

12 Live Sessions24 Learning Hours10+ Guided Projects

Week 1

Foundations of Generative AI & Prompt Engineering

7 Mar-15 Apr 2026

Build strong foundations in how large language models work and how to use them effectively. Discuss the various ways to use LLMs in solving business problems. Practice core prompt engineering techniques to control outputs, reduce errors, and improve reliability, with hands-on exercises focused on real-world GenAI use cases.

Live Session

7 Mar · 8-10 PM IST

Foundations of Problem Solving using Gen AI
    Live Session

    8 Mar · 8-10 PM IST

    Prompt Engineering Deep Dive Using LangChain and Open AI
      Office Hours

      11 Mar · 8–9 PM IST

      Week 1 Recap & Doubt Solving

      Join in to discuss and ask any questions on the content or projects covered in Week 1.

      Next cohort (Limited Seats)
      7 Mar – 15 Apr 2026

      Early Bird Offer

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      $799
      $1199
      7-day money-back guarantee

      A Message from the Founder

      The Vision Behind AI Accelerator Program

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      The AI Accelerator Program is a short, live, cohort-based, instructor-led program designed to upskill professionals in AI through hands-on learning. Within this program, we offer specialized tracks, such as Mastering RAG - From Foundations to Advanced Systems, where you'll focus on mastering specific AI skills. You'll learn live with a small group, interact directly with the instructor, and work on real-world projects rather than just watching pre-recorded videos.

      This program lasts for 6 weeks, with 4 hours of live sessions and 1 hour optional office hour per week, making it manageable alongside your regular job.

      You will learn how to: 1. Build reliable RAG systems using prompt engineering, embeddings, vector databases, and advanced retrieval 2. Design agentic and Agentic RAG workflows with Python, LangChain, and LangGraph 3. Evaluate and monitor GenAI systems using LLM-as-a-judge, tracing, and tools like LangSmith

      The program is focused on building and evaluation. It is not positioned as a deep dive into production deployment and platform engineering (for example, full LLMOps pipelines, hosting, scaling, and enterprise deployment patterns).

      Yes, the program includes 10+ guided projects and 5+ assignments. Each week, projects will be guided, and solutions for assignments will be provided during office hours. You’ll receive feedback, clarification, and support to ensure you stay on track throughout the program.

      It’s fully live. All sessions will be conducted in real time on Zoom, with fixed schedules and active participation expected.

      This program is for people who want a hands-on, project-driven path to learn how to design and build RAG and Agentic RAG systems using Python and popular frameworks like LangChain and LangGraph.

      This program is not a fit if you are not comfortable coding in Python (you do not need prior GenAI experience, but you do need solid programming basics). It is also not ideal if you are looking for a purely theoretical course with minimal hands-on work, since the program is built around live sessions, guided projects, and mini projects.

      Yes. Hands-on work is designed around Python in Jupyter Notebooks using Google Colab. When paid APIs are required, OpenAI keys are provided for the duration of the course (when needed). The program also references common tools used in real builds (for example, vector DBs and evaluation tooling), so you get practice with an ecosystem you can reuse at work.

      Yes! Upon successful completion of all assignments, you’ll receive a Certificate of Achievement. This certificate validates your hands-on expertise in applying AI concepts in practical settings.

      Absolutely! This program is designed to equip you with the skills to design and evaluate advanced RAG and Agentic RAG systems, which you can immediately apply to your current projects or job responsibilities.

      If you miss a live session, don’t worry! You’ll receive the recordings and resources used in the session as downloadable files, which you can keep and watch at your convenience. You’ll have 1 month to download the recordings and resources from the date the link is shared. However, we encourage you to attend live to maximize engagement and learning.

      Yes, we offer a 7-day money-back guarantee. The 7-day period starts on Day 1 of your cohort and ends one day before the third live session. If you’re not satisfied with the program within this window, you can request a refund by contacting our support team at [email protected]. T&Cs.

      While the schedule and curriculum are typically fixed, in exceptional circumstances, there may be adjustments. Any changes will be communicated in advance, and we’ll ensure that they don’t affect the core learning objectives. Our main goal is to provide you with a seamless, hands-on learning experience, and we’ll work to maintain that, no matter the adjustments.