information Retrieval Course
This course offers a practical introduction to information retrieval, covering keyword-based and semantic search techniques, evaluation methods, and optimization strategies to build effective search systems.

from 4 to 360h flexible workload
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What will I learn?
This Information Retrieval Course provides a quick, hands-on route to creating top-notch search functionality. You'll delve into basic keyword techniques, TF-IDF, and BM25, then progress to semantic retrieval using embeddings, ANN, and efficient indexing. Master analysing datasets, understanding user needs, creating evaluation queries, assessing relevance, measuring precision@5, and implementing real enhancements through monitoring, A/B testing, and introductory learning-to-rank concepts.
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Develop skills
- Build semantic search: design embedding indexes for quick, pertinent results.
- Implement TF-IDF and BM25: adjust ranking models for improved search accuracy.
- Analyse search data: examine tags, content fields, and quality to enhance recall.
- Model user intent: develop realistic queries and link them to appropriate resources.
- Evaluate search quality: conduct A/B tests, label relevance, and measure precision@5.
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