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Course Outline

Introduction to BigQuery

  • BigQuery architecture and key features
  • Cost models and pricing structures
  • Overview of query execution and storage mechanisms

Query Optimisation and Cost Reduction

  • Techniques for tuning queries
  • Utilisation of partitioned and clustered tables
  • Monitoring and analysing query performance metrics
  • Practical lab: optimising queries for cost-effectiveness

Data Ingestion and Transformation

  • Loading data from external sources
  • Leveraging Dataflow and Dataprep for ETL processes
  • Implementation of materialized views and scheduled queries
  • Practical lab: constructing a reporting pipeline

Introduction to BigQuery ML

  • Overview of machine learning capabilities within BigQuery
  • Supported model types (linear regression, logistic regression, clustering, etc.)
  • SQL syntax for defining ML models
  • Practical lab: creating and training a model

Developing Predictive Models with BigQuery ML

  • Training and evaluating model performance
  • Application of ML.EVALUATE and ML.PREDICT functions
  • Integrating predictions into reporting structures
  • Practical lab: executing a predictive analytics workflow

Best Practices for Enterprise Analytics

  • Governance frameworks and access control
  • Managing large-scale datasets
  • Strategies for cost management
  • Case studies of successful deployments

Summary and Future Directions

Requirements

  • Foundational proficiency in SQL
  • Understanding of data management principles
  • Prior experience with reporting or analytics platforms

Target Audience

  • Data analysts
  • BI developers
  • Data engineers
 14 Hours

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