DA660: AI & Vector Search

Get introduced to the fundamentals of Generative AI and learn how Atlas Vector Search powers semantic search and delivers contextually relevant responses to user queries. By mastering its core capabilities, you'll be prepared to contribute to the innovative technologies transforming how we interact with AI.

Advanced Training: DA660 - AI Basics & Vector Search

Overview

This fundamental level course introduces vector searching, the relevant basic concepts, and how to use Atlas Vector Search for tasks such as semantic search and image matching.

Understanding these concepts enables you to leverage and contribute to the cutting-edge technologies revolutionizing the way we interact with AI systems. Students will put their knowledge into practice by building a small image search website.

Intended Audience

This training workshop is intended for developers who have completed the Developer Foundation courses and are using MongoDB Atlas.

      Workshop Objectives

      In this training workshop, you will cover the following topics:

      • Vectors and vector searching

      • Approximate Nearest Neighbours (ANN) Search

      • Hierarchical Navigable Small Worlds (HNSW) Algorithm

      • Text Embeddings and Chunking Techniques

      • Atlas Vector Search applications

      • MongoDB’s applications as a Vector Database

      • Atlas Vector Nodes

      Duration

      • 1 Day

      Learning Paths

      Please see the MongoDB Learning Paths here!


      Program Datasheets


      Meetings

      DA660

      Date: Tue, Nov 4th 2025 09:00 am – 05:00 pm (UTC+00:00 / GMT)

      Course prerequisites

      This course has the following prerequisites:

      • MDB100: MongoDB Database and Security
      • MDB200: MongoDB Optimization and Performance
      • MDB300: MongoDB Production Readiness
      • DEV400: MongoDB Developer Extension

      Language

      This course is offered in multiple languages. Coordinate with your MongoDB representative to find out more.

      Course access

      This course is entirely virtual and will be conducted over Zoom video conferencing and Instruqt hands-on lab environments.


      TBD

      This course is available through Private Training for customers with 7 or more Training Subscriptions.

      Private Training allows you to select specific courses and deliver them to your team in a private classroom, scheduled at your convenience.

      Please contact your Professional Services representative to discuss available dates for private training.

      Important: Private sessions can only be arranged if 7 or more engineers commit to attending.