Generative AI Application Evaluation and Governance
Databricks
Last updated June 30, 2026
Generative AI Application Evaluation and Governance is a free, two-hour course on the discipline that keeps a generative AI application trustworthy once it's built: measuring whether it actually performs, and putting controls around it. It covers how to evaluate a generative AI system's output and how to govern and secure it — the work that turns a promising prototype into something an organization can responsibly run. It assumes you already know the basics of building generative AI applications, and the techniques are taught and applied on the Databricks platform.
What you'll learn
- How to evaluate the output quality of a generative AI application
- Governing a generative AI system: the controls that keep it accountable
- Securing generative AI applications against misuse and failure
- Turning a working prototype into something safe to operate
- Applying evaluation and governance practices on the Databricks platform
Frequently asked questions about Generative AI Application Evaluation and Governance
Who is Generative AI Application Evaluation and Governance for?
Developers who have built generative AI applications and want to evaluate, govern, and secure them so they can be run responsibly.
Is Generative AI Application Evaluation and Governance free?
Yes — Generative AI Application Evaluation and Governance is completely free to take.
What are the prerequisites for Generative AI Application Evaluation and Governance?
The basics of building generative AI applications; familiarity with Databricks. A free Databricks Academy account is required to start.
Do you need to code for Generative AI Application Evaluation and Governance?
Yes — Generative AI Application Evaluation and Governance involves hands-on coding.
Why we suggest this course
Tackles the part teams most often defer — proving a generative AI system works and putting guardrails around it — aimed at developers who've built one and now need to make it dependable. One thing to know: the evaluation and governance tooling shown is Databricks-native, so a free Academy account and the platform are assumed throughout.