What you'll Learn
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Get familiar with key tools like LangGraph, LangServe, and LangSmith.
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Explore the shift from legacy syntax to the new LangChain Expression Language (LCEL).
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Set up basic projects and see how different LangChain components work together.
Course curriculum
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1
Understanding the LangChain Ecosystem
- Introduction to the Course
- Introduction to LangChain
- Introduction to LangGraph
- Introduction To LangSmith
- Introduction To LangServe
- Setting up LangChain for LLM App Development
- Quiz
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2
How LangChain Has Evolved: Understanding the Subtle Differences
- LangChain Legacy Syntax
- LangChain Expression Language (LCEL)
- Hands On - LangChain Expression Language (LCEL)
- Let's Compare LangChain Then Vs LangChain Now
- Quiz
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3
Core Components of LangChain: LLM Input / Output
- LLMs and Chat Models
- Prompting with Prompt Templates
- Format LLM Response with Output Parsers
- LLM Advanced Operations
- Quiz
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4
Core Components of LangChain: Retrieval
- Introduction to Retrieval
- Document Loaders
- Document Splitters and Chunkers
- Embedding Models
- Vector Databases
- Retrievers
- Quiz
About the Instructor
Dipanjan Sarkar - Head of Community and Principal AI Scientist, Analytics Vidhya

Who Should Enroll?
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Beginners curious about LLMs and looking to explore how tools like LangChain simplify AI app development.
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Developers and data enthusiasts wanting a hands-on intro to LangChain, LangGraph, and LCEL without deep ML expertise.
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Students and learners aiming to build simple, real-world GenAI apps using modern AI workflows.
FAQ
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What is LangChain?
LangChain is a framework designed to simplify the development of applications powered by large language models (LLMs).
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What tools are part of the LangChain ecosystem?
The key tools include LangGraph, LangServe, and LangSmith.
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What is LCEL in LangChain?
LCEL stands for LangChain Expression Language—a modern and expressive syntax introduced to replace the older "legacy syntax".
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Does the course include hands-on projects?
Yes, you’ll learn how to set up a LangChain app and work with components like chains, tools, and agents.
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Does this course include a certificate of completion?
Yes, you will receive a certificate of completion upon successfully finishing the course and all associated assessments.