Building Smart Agents with Vertex AI Agent Builder & RAG Training Course
Vertex AI Agent Builder serves as a flexible no-code or low-code platform designed for developing grounded agents. It seamlessly integrates generative models with retrieval-augmented generation (RAG), enabling teams to swiftly create agents that leverage enterprise data and search capabilities to deliver precise, context-sensitive responses.
This live, instructor-led training session, available both online and on-site, is tailored for intermediate-level professionals aiming to design, configure, and deploy intelligent agents utilizing Vertex AI Agent Builder and RAG methodologies.
Upon completion of this training, participants will possess the ability to:
- Architect grounded agent workflows within the Agent Builder framework.
- Develop RAG pipelines incorporating search mechanisms and vector stores.
- Securely integrate enterprise data sources for retrieval purposes.
- Assess and refine agent behavior through rigorous testing and metric analysis.
Course Structure
- Engaging lectures coupled with interactive discussions.
- Practical labs utilizing Vertex AI Agent Builder and RAG components.
- Project-based exercises focused on constructing and optimizing agents.
Customization Options
- To arrange a tailored training experience for this course, please reach out to us to discuss requirements.
Course Outline
Introduction to Agent Builder and RAG
- Overview of Agent Builder’s core capabilities
- Foundations of RAG and scenarios for its application
- Real-world use cases and success stories
Environment Setup
- Configuring the Vertex AI workspace
- Linking search and vector stores
- Hands-on lab: preparing the development environment
Designing Grounded Agent Workflows
- Defining agent objectives and conversation structures
- Aligning data sources with retrieval strategies
- Hands-on lab: constructing a conversation flow
Implementing RAG Pipelines
- Indexing documents and generating embeddings
- Applying retriever and re-ranker patterns
- Hands-on lab: building a functional RAG pipeline
Integrations and Enterprise Data
- Establishing secure connectors to internal systems
- Implementing data governance and access controls
- Hands-on lab: integrating enterprise data sources
Testing, Evaluation, and Iteration
- Conducting prompt tests and analyzing evaluation metrics
- Employing user simulation and validation strategies
- Hands-on lab: assessing and tuning the agent
Deployment, Monitoring, and Maintenance
- Exploring deployment options and scaling considerations
- Monitoring performance, relevance, and data drift
- Creating operational playbooks for updates and rollbacks
Summary and Next Steps
Requirements
- Fundamental understanding of natural language processing
- Hands-on experience with cloud services and APIs
- Working knowledge of search and vector databases
Target Audience
- Software Developers
- Solution Architects
- Product Managers
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