FinOps Certified Practitioner (FOCP) Preparation Training Course

This instructor-led, live training (conducted online or onsite) is designed for advanced-level professionals who wish to deepen their understanding of machine learning models, refine their hyperparameter tuning skills, and learn effective model deployment using Google Colab. By the end of this training, participants will be able to: - Implement advanced machine learning models using popular frameworks such as Scikit-learn and TensorFlow. - Enhance model performance through hyperparameter tuning. - Deploy machine learning models in real-world applications using Google Colab. - Collaborate and manage large-scale machine learning projects in Google Colab, ensuring alignment with public sector workflows for government.

This instructor-led, live training in [location] (onsite or remote) is designed for engineers who wish to deploy and manage IoT devices on AWS for government use. By the end of this training, participants will be able to construct an IoT platform that encompasses the deployment and management of a backend, gateway, and devices utilizing AWS services.

This instructor-led, live training in US (online or onsite) is aimed at developers who wish to install, configure, and manage AWS IoT Greengrass capabilities to create applications for various devices for government use.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to use AWS IoT Greengrass to build, deploy, manage, secure, and monitor applications on intelligent devices, ensuring alignment with public sector workflows and governance.

This instructor-led, live training in [location] (onsite or remote) is aimed at developers who wish to use AWS Lambda to build and deploy services and applications to the cloud without needing to provision the execution environment (servers, VMs, containers, availability, scalability, storage, etc.). By the end of this training, participants will be able to: - Configure AWS Lambda to execute a function. - Understand FaaS (Functions as a Service) and the advantages of serverless development for government applications. - Build, upload, and execute AWS Lambda functions. - Integrate Lambda functions with various event sources. - Package, deploy, monitor, and troubleshoot Lambda-based applications.

This instructor-led, live training (conducted either online or onsite) is designed for government data scientists and IT professionals at the beginner level who wish to gain foundational knowledge in data science using Google Colab. By the end of this training, participants will be able to: - Set up and navigate Google Colab. - Write and execute basic Python code. - Import and manage datasets. - Create visualizations using Python libraries for government applications.

This instructor-led, live training (online or onsite) is designed for advanced-level professionals who aim to deepen their understanding of computer vision and explore TensorFlow's capabilities for developing sophisticated vision models using Google Colab. By the end of this training, participants will be able to: - Build and train convolutional neural networks (CNNs) using TensorFlow. - Leverage Google Colab for scalable and efficient cloud-based model development. - Implement image preprocessing techniques for computer vision tasks. - Deploy computer vision models for real-world applications. - Use transfer learning to enhance the performance of CNN models. - Visualize and interpret the results of image classification models. This training is tailored to ensure that professionals can apply these skills effectively in their roles, particularly in projects for government.

This instructor-led, live training in [location] (online or onsite) is designed for intermediate-level data scientists and developers who aim to understand and apply deep learning techniques using the Google Colab environment. By the end of this training, participants will be able to: - Set up and navigate Google Colab for government deep learning projects. - Understand the fundamentals of neural networks. - Implement deep learning models using TensorFlow. - Train and evaluate deep learning models. - Utilize advanced features of TensorFlow for deep learning.

This instructor-led, live training in [location] (online or onsite) is aimed at advanced-level professionals who wish to deepen their understanding of DevOps practices and streamline development processes using AWS Cloud9 for government. By the end of this training, participants will be able to: - Set up and configure AWS Cloud9 to support DevOps workflows. - Implement continuous integration and continuous delivery (CI/CD) pipelines. - Automate testing, monitoring, and deployment processes using AWS Cloud9. - Integrate AWS services such as Lambda, EC2, and S3 into DevOps workflows for government. - Utilize source control systems like GitHub or GitLab within AWS Cloud9.

This instructor-led, live training (online or onsite) is designed for intermediate-level professionals who wish to learn how to effectively build, deploy, and maintain serverless applications on AWS Cloud9 and AWS Lambda. By the end of this training, participants will be able to: - Understand the fundamentals of serverless architecture. - Set up AWS Cloud9 for developing serverless applications. - Develop, test, and deploy serverless applications using AWS Lambda. - Integrate AWS Lambda with other AWS services such as API Gateway and S3. - Optimize serverless applications for performance and cost efficiency, ensuring alignment with public sector workflows and governance standards for government.

This instructor-led, live training in US (online or onsite) is aimed at beginner-level data scientists who wish to learn how to create meaningful and visually appealing data visualizations for government.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Set up and navigate Google Colab for data visualization purposes.
• Create various types of plots using Matplotlib.
• Utilize Seaborn for advanced visualization techniques.
• Customize plots to enhance presentation and clarity.
• Effectively interpret and present data using visual tools.

Summary:

• Fundamentals of Internet of Things (IoT) architecture and functionality for government applications.
• Understanding the components: "Things," sensors, internet connectivity, and their alignment with business functions in IoT systems.
• Overview of essential IoT software components, including hardware, firmware, middleware, cloud services, and mobile applications for government use.
• Key IoT functionalities such as fleet management, data visualization, Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) solutions for fleet management and data visualization, alerts and alarms, sensor onboarding, device onboarding, and geofencing for government operations.
• Basics of IoT device communication with the cloud using MQTT protocol for government projects.
• Connecting IoT devices to AWS IoT Core using MQTT for secure and efficient data transmission in government settings.
• Integrating AWS IoT Core with AWS Lambda functions for computation and data storage for government applications.
• Connecting a Raspberry Pi to AWS IoT Core for simple data communication suitable for government projects.
• Managing alerts and events within the context of government operations.
• Sensor calibration procedures for maintaining accuracy in government IoT deployments.

Summary:

• Foundational concepts of Internet of Things (IoT) architecture and functions
• Overview of "things," sensors, internet connectivity, and their alignment with business functions in IoT systems
• Essential components of IoT software, including hardware, firmware, middleware, cloud services, and mobile applications
• Key IoT functionalities such as fleet management, data visualization, Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) solutions for fleet management and data visualization, alerts and alarms, sensor onboarding, device onboarding, and geo-fencing
• Basic principles of IoT device communication with the cloud using Message Queuing Telemetry Transport (MQTT)
• Connecting IoT devices to AWS with MQTT through AWS IoT Core
• Integrating AWS IoT Core with AWS Lambda for computation and data storage using DynamoDB
• Establishing a connection between a Raspberry Pi and AWS IoT Core for simple data communication
• Practical exercises involving the use of a Raspberry Pi and AWS IoT Core to create a smart device
• Data visualization and communication through web interfaces, ensuring seamless integration and user-friendly access

This curriculum is designed to provide comprehensive training and practical experience for government professionals in leveraging IoT technologies to enhance operational efficiency and innovation.

This instructor-led, live training in [location] (online or onsite) is designed for intermediate-level data scientists and developers who aim to apply machine learning algorithms efficiently using the Google Colab environment. By the end of this training, participants will be able to: - Set up and navigate Google Colab for government machine learning projects. - Understand and apply various machine learning algorithms. - Utilize libraries such as Scikit-learn to analyze and predict data. - Implement both supervised and unsupervised learning models. - Optimize and evaluate machine learning models effectively.

This instructor-led, live training in [location] (online or onsite) is aimed at intermediate-level data scientists and developers who wish to apply natural language processing (NLP) techniques using Python in Google Colab for government applications. By the end of this training, participants will be able to: - Understand the core concepts of NLP. - Preprocess and clean text data for NLP tasks. - Perform sentiment analysis using NLTK and SpaCy libraries. - Work with text data using Google Colab for scalable and collaborative development in a government context.

This instructor-led, live training in [location] (online or onsite) is aimed at beginner-level developers and data analysts who wish to learn Python programming from scratch using Google Colab. By the end of this training, participants will be able to: - Understand the fundamentals of the Python programming language. - Implement Python code within the Google Colab environment. - Utilize control structures to manage the flow of a Python program effectively. - Develop functions to organize and reuse code efficiently. - Explore and utilize basic libraries for Python programming. This training is designed to enhance skills in programming for government and other public sector applications, ensuring participants are well-equipped to apply their knowledge in a variety of governance and accountability contexts.