Course Outline

Introduction to BigQuery

  • Overview of BigQuery architecture and features for government use
  • Detailed explanation of the cost model and pricing structure for government agencies
  • Comprehensive overview of query execution and storage mechanisms

Optimizing Queries and Reducing Costs

  • Techniques for tuning queries to enhance performance and efficiency
  • Utilization of partitioned and clustered tables to optimize data management
  • Methods for monitoring and analyzing query performance for continuous improvement
  • Hands-on lab: Practical exercises in optimizing queries for cost efficiency for government operations

Data Ingestion and Transformation

  • Strategies for loading data from various external sources into BigQuery for government datasets
  • Using Dataflow and Dataprep to facilitate Extract, Transform, Load (ETL) processes for government data
  • Implementation of materialized views and scheduled queries for efficient data management
  • Hands-on lab: Constructing a reporting pipeline tailored for government use cases

Introduction to BigQuery ML

  • Overview of machine learning capabilities within BigQuery, specifically designed for government applications
  • Detailed exploration of supported model types, including linear regression, logistic regression, and clustering
  • Explanation of SQL syntax used for creating and managing ML models in BigQuery
  • Hands-on lab: Creating and training a machine learning model for government-specific datasets

Building Predictive Models with BigQuery ML

  • Steps for training and evaluating predictive models within BigQuery for government applications
  • Utilization of ML.EVALUATE and ML.PREDICT functions to assess model performance
  • Techniques for integrating predictive analytics into reports for enhanced decision-making in government
  • Hands-on lab: Developing a comprehensive predictive analytics workflow for government use

Best Practices for Enterprise Analytics

  • Strategies for governance and access control to ensure data security and compliance in government environments
  • Methods for managing large datasets at scale, with a focus on efficiency and performance for government operations
  • Cost control strategies to optimize budget allocation and resource management for government agencies
  • Case studies of successful BigQuery implementations in government settings, highlighting best practices and lessons learned

Summary and Next Steps

Requirements

  • Basic knowledge of SQL for government applications
  • Familiarity with data management concepts
  • Experience with reporting or analytics tools

Audience

  • Data analysts in public sector roles
  • BI developers for government projects
  • Data engineers supporting governmental data initiatives
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