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Google Cloud Solutions II: Data and Machine Learning

4 hours Advanced universal_currency_alt 11 Credits
In this advanced-level quest, you will learn how to harness serious Google Cloud computing power to run big data and machine learning jobs. The hands-on labs will give you use cases, and you will be tasked with implementing big data and machine learning practices utilized by Google’s very own Solutions Architecture team. From running Big Query analytics on tens of thousands of basketball games, to training TensorFlow image classifiers, you will quickly see why Google Cloud is the go-to platform for running big data and machine learning jobs.
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  • Lab

    Exploring NCAA Data with BigQuery

    Use BigQuery to explore the NCAA dataset of basketball games, teams, and players. The data covers plays from 2009 and scores from 1996. Watch How the NCAA is using Google Cloud to tap into decades of sports data.

    45 minutes
    Introductory
    Free
    language
    • English
    • español (Latinoamérica)
    • français
    • 日本語
    • português (Brasil)
  • Lab

    Classify Images of Cats and Dogs using Transfer Learning

    In this lab, you will learn how to classify images of cats and dogs by using transfer learning from a pre-trained network.

    1 hour
    Introductory
    1 Credit
  • Lab

    Using OpenTSDB to Monitor Time-Series Data on Cloud Platform

    In this lab you will learn how to collect, record, and monitor time-series data on Google Cloud Platform (GCP) using OpenTSDB running on Google Kubernetes Engine and Google Cloud Bigtable.

    1 hour
    Intermediate
    5 Credits
  • Lab

    Scanning User-generated Content Using the Cloud Video Intelligence and Cloud Vision APIs

    This lab will show you how to deploy a set of Cloud Functions in order to process images and videos with the Cloud Vision API and Cloud Video Intelligence API.

    1 hour
    Intermediate
    5 Credits
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    Quest Info
    Prerequisites
    This Quest expects solid hands-on proficiency with Google Cloud workflows and processes, especially those involving multiple services working together. It is recommended that the student have at least earned a Badge by completing the hands-on labs in the Quest. Additional experience with the labs in the Machine Learning APIs Quest will also be useful.
    Available languages
    English
    What do I do when I finish this quest?
    After finishing this quest, you can explore additional content in your learning path or browse the learning catalog.
    What badges can I earn?
    Upon finishing a quest, you will earn a badge of completion. Some quests test your ability to apply your knowledge via a final assessment challenge lab. For these quests, you will receive a skill badge. Badges can be viewed on your profile and shared with your social network.