RAG Fine-Tuning: Advanced Techniques for Accuracy and Model Performance
55mAdvanced2025-02-28
Authors

Harshit Tyagi
Data Science Instructor and Mentor
Course details
Unlock the power of retrieval-augmented generation (RAG) with this hands-on course on RAFT (retrieval-augmented fine-tuning). Learn to integrate fine-tuning with RAG to create domain-specific models that deliver accurate, contextually relevant responses. From understanding core concepts to implementing advanced techniques like RAFT and using tools like Azure AI Studio, this course equips you with the skills to enhance and deploy sophisticated RAG systems. Ideal for AI practitioners aiming to optimize model performance in specialized domains.
Learning objectives
Understand the theoretical underpinnings of RAG and the advanced technique of RAFT.
Articulate the differences and advantages of integrating fine-tuning with RAG for domain-specific applications.
Develop and deploy RAG models using state-of-the-art LLMs.
Fine-tune these models to enhance performance in specific domains, leveraging techniques like RAFT to optimize accuracy and relevance.
Create high-quality question-answer pairs and manage datasets effectively.
Incorporate distractor documents to train models on discerning relevant from irrelevant information, ensuring robust performance in real-world scenarios.
Efficiently use platforms like Azure AI Studio for setting up, configuring, and deploying fine-tuned RAG models.
Navigate through advanced settings and configurations to optimize model training and inference processes.
Employ various evaluation metrics to assess the performance of fine-tuned RAG models.
Implement best practices for continuous improvement and adaptation of models to evolving datasets and requirements.
Learning objectives
Understand the theoretical underpinnings of RAG and the advanced technique of RAFT.
Articulate the differences and advantages of integrating fine-tuning with RAG for domain-specific applications.
Develop and deploy RAG models using state-of-the-art LLMs.
Fine-tune these models to enhance performance in specific domains, leveraging techniques like RAFT to optimize accuracy and relevance.
Create high-quality question-answer pairs and manage datasets effectively.
Incorporate distractor documents to train models on discerning relevant from irrelevant information, ensuring robust performance in real-world scenarios.
Efficiently use platforms like Azure AI Studio for setting up, configuring, and deploying fine-tuned RAG models.
Navigate through advanced settings and configurations to optimize model training and inference processes.
Employ various evaluation metrics to assess the performance of fine-tuned RAG models.
Implement best practices for continuous improvement and adaptation of models to evolving datasets and requirements.
Skills covered
Natural Language Processing (NLP)Machine LearningDatabase DevelopmentArtificial Intelligence FoundationsDatabase ManagementArtificial Intelligence (AI)Software DevelopmentOne-Off
Concepts
0. Introduction
- 01 - Welcome to RAG and fine-tuning
1. Introduction to RAG
- 02 - Understanding RAG
- 03 - What is fine-tuning
- 04 - Combining RAG and fine-tuning - RAFT
2. RAFT technique
- 05 - Understand RAFT
- 06 - Fine-tuning and inference
- 07 - Results of RAFT
3. Dataset Preparation for RAFT
- 08 - Preparing the data for RAFT
- 09 - Q&A pair generation
- 10 - Adding answers to document-question pairs
- 11 - Generate and save dataset
4. Fine-Tune the Model in Hugging Face
- 12 - Intro to Hugging Face
- 13 - Fine-tuning the Llama 3.2 model on Hugging Face
- 14 - Using the fine-tuned model
Conclusion
- 15 - Next steps with RAG and fine-tuning
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