LLM Zoomcamp
The LLM Zoomcamp is a free, hands-on course on building real-world applications with Large Language Models. Each cohort runs once a year and focuses on AI engineering. You use hosted LLMs such as OpenAI and Groq to build, evaluate, and monitor production-style RAG systems.
The 2026 edition runs from June through the end of summer. It lasts about 10 weeks. Module 1 takes roughly two weeks. The remaining modules take about one week each. The final project takes three weeks.
LLMs themselves are treated as black boxes here. The course is for people who want to build with LLMs rather than train them.
Docs order
Read in this order:
- Community Guidelines - code of conduct, how to ask questions, how to use Slack channels, how to promote your work.
- Zoomcamp Logistics - how DataTalks.Club zoomcamps work in general (cohort schedule, joining, live sessions, homework, project, peer review, certification). Most of your logistical questions are answered there.
- The pages in this section - what is specific to the LLM Zoomcamp (curriculum, environment, project rubric, LLM-specific resources).
- The LLM Zoomcamp FAQ - module-specific and technical questions from previous cohorts.
For platform mechanics (where to click on the submission form, how the leaderboard appears), see Course Management Platform.