Databricks Apache Spark for Machine Learning and Data Science

On this accelerated Databricks Apache Spark for Machine Learning and Data Science course, you’ll learn the fundamentals of Apache Spark and a deeper understanding of how the platform applies to Machine Learning (ML) and Data Science.

In just 2 days, you’ll build knowledge on Spark’s architecture and internals, the core APIs for using Spark, SQL and other high-level data access tools, as well as Spark’s streaming capabilities. You’ll also:

• Gain familiarity with Decision Trees, Random Forests, Gradient Boosted Trees, Linear Regression, Collaborative Filtering, and K-Means
• Perform hyperparameter tuning with cross-validation
• Build a Machine Learning Pipeline using a combination of Transformers and Estimators Save/Restore Models

Through Firebrand’s Lecture | Lab | Review methodology, you’ll get access to courseware, learn from certified instructors and train in a distraction-free environment.

Audience

This course is ideal if you are in any of the following roles:

• Data Scientists and ML Practitioners who are new to Apache Spark and are interested in learning how to employ their skills with the Apache Spark framework
• SQL Analysts interested in growing beyond simple SQL queries and into the use of the DataFrame and Spark-ML APIs
• Data Analysta and Data Engineers that have a data science background and would like a deeper understanding of Spark-ML capabilities

• Section 1: About Databricks, Spark
• Section 2: Types of Machine Learning and Business Applications of ML
• Section 3: Data cleansing: dealing with null values, outliers, and imputation
• Section 4: Linear Regression: univariate and multivariate models, evaluating measures of fit
• Section 5: Adv Linear Regression: categorical variables, pipelines, saving and loading
• Section 6: Use MLflow to track experiments, log metrics, and compare runs
• Section 7: ML Algorithms in Spark: Decision trees, Random Forest, XGBoost, LightGBM, Isolation Forest, K-Means
• Section 8: Deployment Options
• Section 9: Hyperparameter Tuning: Cross-validation and performance tuning
• Section 10: Logistic regression

This accelerated course has no exam track.

Before attending this accelerated course, you should have experience in:

• Python or Scala
• Machine Learning and Data Science principles

Knowledge in Apache Spark or other big-data processing frameworks and SQL is also helpful but not required.

Your accelerated course includes:

• Accommodation *
• Meals, unlimited snacks, beverages, tea and coffee *
• On-site exams **
• Exam vouchers **
• Practice tests **
• Certification Guarantee ***
• Courseware
• Up-to 12 hours of instructor-led training each day
• 24-hour lab access
• Digital courseware **

* For residential training only. Accommodation is included from the night before the course starts. This doesn't apply for online courses.
** Some exceptions apply. Please refer to the Exam Track or speak with our experts.
*** Pass first time or train again free as many times as it takes, unlimited for 1 year. Just pay for accommodation, exams, and incidental costs.

Seven reasons why you should sit your course with Firebrand Training

• Two options of training. Choose between residential classroom-based, or online courses
• You'll be certified fast. With us, you’ll be trained in record time
• Our course is all-inclusive. A one-off fee covers all course materials, exams**, accommodation* and meals*. No hidden extras.
• Pass the first time or train again for free. This is our guarantee. We’re confident you’ll pass your course the first time. But if not, come back within a year and only pay for accommodation, exams and incidental costs
• You’ll learn more. A day with a traditional training provider generally runs from 9 am – 5 pm, with a nice long break for lunch. With Firebrand Training you’ll get at least 12 hours/day of quality learning time, with your instructor
• You’ll learn faster. Chances are, you’ll have a different learning style to those around you. We combine visual, auditory and tactile styles to deliver the material in a way that ensures you will learn faster and more easily
• You’ll be studying with the best. We’ve been named in the Training Industry’s “Top 20 IT Training Companies of the Year” every year since 2010. As well as winning many more awards, we’ve trained and certified over 135,000 professionals

*For residential training only. Doesn't apply for online courses
**Some exceptions apply. Please refer to the Exam Track or speak with our experts

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