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$900USD
Duration 1 day
Course Code GCP-GCFR
Available Formats Classroom

Overview

Course Description

In this course you will learn how to use various tools in Google Cloud to ingest, manage and leverage your data to derive insights in your research. You will be introduced to tools used on Google Cloud by researchers, then you will learn how to ingest your unstructured and structured data into Cloud Storage and BigQuery respectively. Next, you will learn how to curate your data and understand costs in Google Cloud. Finally you will learn how to leverage notebook environments and other Google Cloud tools for descriptive and predictive analysis.

Skills Gained

  • Understand products available in Google Cloud for research
  • Load unstructured and structured data into Google Cloud
  • Manage access and sharing your data on Google Cloud
  • Understand costs on Google Cloud
  • Leverage Jupyter Notebook environments in Vertex AI Workbench
  • Utilize machine learning solutions on Google Cloud

Who Can Benefit

  • Customers

Prerequisites

  • Basic knowledge of data types and SQL
  • Basic programming knowledge
  • Machine learning models such as supervised versus unsupervised models

Course Details

Course Details

Google Cloud Demos for Researchers

  • Demo: Provision Compute Engine virtual machines
  • Demo: Query a billion rows of data in seconds using BigQuery
  • Demo: Train a custom vision model using AutoML Vision

Google Cloud Project Concepts

  • Organizing resources in Google Cloud
  • Controlling Access to projects and resources
  • Cost and billing management

Computing and Storage in Google Cloud

  • Interacting with Google Cloud
  • Create and Manage Cloud Storage Buckets
  • Compute Engine virtual machines
  • Understanding computing costs
  • Introduction to HPC on Google Cloud
  • Lab: Create and Manage a Virtual Machine (Linux) and Cloud Storage
  • Optional Lab: Deploy an HPC Cluster with Slurm

BigQuery

  • BigQuery fundamentals
  • Querying public datasets
  • Importing and exporting data in BigQuery
  • Connecting to Looker Studio
  • Lab: BigQuery and Looker Studio Fundamentals

Notebooks on Vertex AI

  • Vertex AI
  • Vertex AI Workbench
  • Connecting Jupyter notebooks to BigQuery
  • Lab: Interacting with BigQuery using Python and R Running in Jupyter Notebooks

Machine Learning on Google Cloud

  • Explore machine learning options on Google Cloud
  • Understand unstructured data using prebuilt ML APIs
  • Create no-code custom ML models using Vertex AI AutoML
  • Create custom ML models using SQL on BigQuery ML
  • Optional Lab: Extract, Analyze, and Translate Text from Images with the Cloud ML APIs
  • Optional Lab: Identify Damaged Car Parts with Vertex AutoML Vision
  • Optional Lab: Getting Started with BigQuery Machine Learning

Schedule

FAQ

Does the course schedule include a Lunchbreak?

Classes typically include a 1-hour lunch break around midday. However, the exact break times and duration can vary depending on the specific class. Your instructor will provide detailed information at the start of the course.

What languages are used to deliver training?

Most courses are conducted in English, unless otherwise specified. Some courses will have the word "FRENCH" marked in red beside the scheduled date(s) indicating the language of instruction.

What does GTR stand for?

GTR stands for Guaranteed to Run; if you see a course with this status, it means this event is confirmed to run. View our GTR page to see our full list of Guaranteed to Run courses.

Does Ascendient Learning deliver group training?

Yes, we provide training for groups, individuals and private on sites. View our group training page for more information.

What does vendor-authorized training mean?

As a vendor-authorized training partner, we offer a curriculum that our partners have vetted. We use the same course materials and facilitate the same labs as our vendor-delivered training. These courses are considered the gold standard and, as such, are priced accordingly.

Is the training too basic, or will you go deep into technology?

It depends on your requirements, your role in your company, and your depth of knowledge. The good news about many of our learning paths, you can start from the fundamentals to highly specialized training.

How up-to-date are your courses and support materials?

We continuously work with our vendors to evaluate and refresh course material to reflect the latest training courses and best practices.

Are your instructors seasoned trainers who have deep knowledge of the training topic?

Ascendient Learning instructors have an average of 27 years of practical IT experience and have also served as consultants for an average of 15 years. To stay current, instructors spend at least 25 percent of their time learning new, emerging technologies and courses.

Do you provide hands-on training and exercises in an actual lab environment?

Lab access is dependent on the vendor and the type of training you sign up for. However, many of our top vendors will provide lab access to students to test and practice. The course description will specify lab access.

Will you customize the training for our company’s specific needs and goals?

We will work with you to identify training needs and areas of growth.  We offer a variety of training methods, such as private group training, on-site of your choice, and virtually. We provide courses and certifications that are aligned with your business goals.

How do I get started with certification?

Getting started on a certification pathway depends on your goals and the vendor you choose to get certified in. Many vendors offer entry-level IT certification to advanced IT certification that can boost your career. To get access to certification vouchers and discounts, please contact info@ascendientlearning.com.

Will I get access to content after I complete a course?

You will get access to the PDF of course books and guides, but access to the recording and slides will depend on the vendor and type of training you receive.

How do I request a W9 for Ascendient Learning?

View our filing status and how to request a W9.

Reviews

Brandon was a great instructor. The virtual course materials and labs provided were very informative.

my experince was great from the day i regetered to the actuall day of the class.

Easy to work with. Learning material pdfs were able to be printed out in color which was very nice to write on.

They were very good. They made sure everyone was able to get into the training and got all of the material needed for class.

Good Course. We covered a lot of material in a short amount of time. This course had useful labs that built upon each other.