# From Python to RAG and AI agents, taught live in eight-week steps

> SparkLab's live programs take professionals from Python to generative AI, LLMs, RAG and agentic systems, in 8-week courses taught by practitioners.

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SparkLab's professional track goes from Python to building generative AI systems, in three eight-week programs taught live by practitioners. Each one ends with something you've built.

- Page: https://sparkmentis.ai/features/generative-ai-course

## The programs

- **Programming in Python.** 8 weeks (16 hours), in person. From zero to AI-ready developer.
- **Generative AI & LLMs.** 8 weeks (16–20 hours), live online. Prompt engineering, OpenAI and Ollama, and a chatbot capstone.
- **Advanced AI: RAG & Agentic Systems.** 8 weeks (16–20 hours), live online. Embeddings, vector databases, LangChain, agents and LoRA fine-tuning.

## Fees

Programming in Python is $300; the two AI programs are $400 each. Organisations can book any program for their staff.

## Questions

**Do I need to know Python?**

For the AI programs, yes: start with Programming in Python if you're new to it.

**Are the sessions recorded?**

Sessions are live; the programs aren't a library of recorded videos.

**Can my company enrol a team?**

Yes. Write to us and we'll set it up for your team.

## Related

- [SparkLab](https://sparkmentis.ai/products/sparklab.md): AI literacy and skills lab
- [What is RAG?](https://sparkmentis.ai/learn/retrieval-augmented-generation.md): Glossary
- [What are AI agents?](https://sparkmentis.ai/learn/ai-agents.md): Glossary
- [SparkLab vs DataCamp](https://sparkmentis.ai/compare/sparklab-vs-datacamp.md)

## Book a demo

Email info@sparkmentis.ai (subject "SparkMentis demo request") with your organization, your role and the products you're interested in.