FA-0301Agentic & Generative AIDevOps, Cloud & InfrastructureCybersecurityData & AnalyticsAutomation, RPA & Power Platform

Mastering AI, Data, and Cloud

An Accelerated Exploration of Cutting-Edge Technologies in 1 day

Introduction

Why this course

Harness the power of Machine Learning, Cloud, and DevOps to innovate at scale.


Introduction

In today’s tech-driven world, expertise in Machine Learning, Cloud Computing, Data Engineering, and DevOps is essential to build scalable, secure, and efficient systems. This one-day exploratory course brings together these interconnected disciplines to give participants a holistic view of modern software and AI engineering practices. With hands-on demos in Python and real-world workflows, participants will learn to leverage the synergy between ML, MLOps, Cloud, and DevOps to solve complex problems and deliver value-driven solutions. Whether you're working in AI, cloud infrastructure, or data pipelines, this course will equip you with in-demand skills to stay ahead in the industry.


Learning outcomes

Learning outcomes

By the end of this course, participants will:

  • Understand the fundamentals and advanced concepts of Machine Learning, including specialized applications like NLP, Computer Vision, Time Series, and Anomaly Detection.
  • Learn best practices for MLOps, including CI/CD pipelines, model monitoring, and infrastructure management.
  • Grasp the essentials of Generative AI, including Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) and Explainable AI (XAI).
  • Explore Cloud Computing architectures, including multi-cloud strategies, serverless computing, and cost optimization.
  • Gain insight into cybersecurity principles, cloud security, and networking for distributed systems.
  • Build scalable data pipelines with ETL/ELT tools, real-time streaming, and big data platforms.
  • Master database management techniques, including SQL/NoSQL, data modeling, and query optimization.
  • Understand the role of DevOps in automating infrastructure and workflows for reliable CI/CD deployments.

Prerequisites [Mandatory]

  • Good experience with Python programming.
  • Deep understanding of software development or data workflows.
  • Working experience with POSIX.

Training outline

8 modules

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011. Machine Learning (ML): From Basics to Advanced Applications3 topics
  • Fundamentals of ML

    • Overview of supervised and unsupervised learning.
    • Core ML workflow: Data preparation, training, and evaluation.
    • Key metrics: Precision, recall, and F1-score.
  • Advanced Techniques

    • Feature engineering for performance improvement.
    • Deep learning basics: Neural networks and optimization techniques.
  • Domain-Specific Applications

    • Natural Language Processing (NLP): Tokenization, embeddings, and transformer-based models.
    • Computer Vision: Image classification and object detection with pre-trained CNNs.
    • Time Series Analysis: Forecasting with ARIMA and LSTMs.
    • Anomaly Detection: Techniques like Isolation Forests and Autoencoders.

022. MLOps: Operationalizing Machine Learning2 topics
  • Introduction to MLOps

    • The need for production-grade ML pipelines.
    • Overview of MLOps workflows and tools.
  • Key Practices

    • CI/CD for ML Pipelines: Automating training, testing, and deployment.
    • Model Monitoring and Drift Detection: Tracking performance over time.
    • Model Versioning: Managing experiments with MLFlow and DVC.
    • Infrastructure for ML: Leveraging cloud and containerized environments.

033. Generative AI (Gen AI): Shaping the Future of AI3 topics
  • Transformers in Action

    • Anatomy of transformers like GPT and BERT.
    • Applications: Text generation, summarization, and translation.
  • RAG Systems

    • The significance of retrieval in augmenting generative models.
    • Demo: Building a RAG pipeline with OpenAI API and Hugging Face’s LLama.
  • Explainable AI (XAI) for Generative Models

    • Understanding attention mechanisms and interpretability in transformers.

044. Cloud Computing: Scalable and Cost-Effective Solutions3 topics
  • Cloud Platforms Overview

    • Comparing Azure, AWS, and GCP services.
    • Hybrid and multi-cloud strategies.
  • Serverless Architectures

    • Introduction to serverless computing: Functions-as-a-Service (FaaS).
    • Use cases for event-driven applications.
  • Cost Optimization

    • Resource scaling and management.
    • Techniques to minimize cloud expenditure.

055. Network & Security: Safeguarding Systems3 topics
  • Cybersecurity Fundamentals

    • Principles of encryption, authentication, and authorization.
  • Cloud Security Best Practices

    • Securing APIs, data, and virtual environments.
  • Networking Principles for Distributed Systems

    • Load balancing and fault-tolerant architectures.

066. Data Engineering: Building Robust Pipelines3 topics
  • ETL/ELT Pipelines

    • Designing workflows for data ingestion, transformation, and storage.
  • Streaming Data Processing

    • Real-time systems with Kafka and Spark Streaming.
  • Big Data Ecosystems

    • Using data lakes and big data tools for large-scale analytics.

077. Database Management: SQL and Beyond3 topics
  • SQL vs. NoSQL Databases

    • Strengths, weaknesses, and use cases of relational vs. non-relational databases.
  • Query Optimization

    • Techniques for performance tuning in SQL queries.
  • Data Modeling

    • Designing schemas for scalability and efficiency.

088. DevOps: Automating Infrastructure and Workflows3 topics
  • Infrastructure as Code (IaC)

    • Automating cloud and on-prem infrastructure with tools like Terraform.
  • Containerization and Orchestration

    • Docker basics and Kubernetes for deploying scalable systems.
  • CI/CD Automation

    • Building end-to-end automated deployment pipelines.

This one-day intensive training program is your gateway to mastering cutting-edge technologies that shape modern data-driven solutions. Delivered by an instructor with over 30 years of industry experience, the course combines actionable insights, practical demos, and a focus on real-world relevance, ensuring participants gain the skills to excel in AI, Cloud, and DevOps. Whether you’re building the next AI product, designing resilient data pipelines, or scaling enterprise-grade infrastructure, this course sets the foundation for success.

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