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Weaviate Academy

by Weaviate

IntermediateCourseFreeSelf-paced

Structured, unit-based courses on vector databases and building search/RAG apps.

Start LearningReviewed July 3, 2026

Overview

Weaviate Academy organizes vector-database and RAG learning into progressive units with code. You start with vectors and collections, move through keyword, vector, and hybrid search, and then build multimodal and RAG applications. It's available in both Python and TypeScript tracks, and the hands-on exercises make abstract retrieval concepts concrete.

At a Glance

Topic
RAG
Level
Intermediate
Format
Course
Cost
Free
Duration
Self-paced
Provider
Weaviate
Hands-on
Yes — code/exercises
Certificate
None

What You’ll Learn

  • Vector database fundamentals and schema design
  • Keyword, vector, and hybrid search
  • Building RAG and multimodal applications
  • Production considerations for vector search

Highlights

  • Structured units with hands-on code
  • Python and TypeScript tracks

Who It’s For

Best For

  • Developers building search/RAG on a vector database

Prerequisites

  • Basic programming in Python or JS/TS

FAQ

What is Weaviate Academy?

Weaviate's free, structured academy teaching vector database fundamentals, hybrid search, and RAG through hands-on units in Python and TypeScript.

Is Weaviate Academy free?

Weaviate Academy is free to access.

What level is Weaviate Academy for?

Weaviate Academy is aimed at a intermediate audience. Recommended background: Basic programming in Python or JS/TS.

How long does Weaviate Academy take?

Expect roughly Self-paced. Most learners work through it at their own pace.

What will I learn from Weaviate Academy?

You'll learn: Vector database fundamentals and schema design; Keyword, vector, and hybrid search; Building RAG and multimodal applications; Production considerations for vector search.

Topics

Weaviatevector databasehybrid searchRAG