Get Started with Databricks for Data Warehousing

This course provides a comprehensive overview of Databricks’ modern approach to data warehousing, highlighting how a data lakehouse architecture combines the strengths of traditional data warehouses with the flexibility and scalability of the cloud. You’ll learn about the AI-driven features that enhance data transformation and analysis on the Databricks Data Intelligence Platform. Designed for data warehousing practitioners, this course provides you with the foundational information needed to begin building and managing high-performant, AI-powered data warehouses on Databricks.

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Onboarding

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Prerequisites

The content was developed for participants with these skills/knowledge/abilities:

A basic understanding of data warehousing principles and topics such as database administration, SQL, data manipulation, and storage.

Outline

Databricks Overview

Databricks Data Intelligence Platform
Databricks Workspace Walkthrough

Using Databricks for Data Warehousing

Introduction to Data Warehousing with Databricks
Databricks SQL Warehouses
Delta Lake Overview
Using Delta Lake features with Databricks SQL

Data Ingestion and Transformation

Delta Lake UniForm
Data Ingestion Techniques Overview
Data Ingestion Techniques
Data Transformation
Exploring Data Transformation in Databricks

Data Orchestration and Querying Capabilities

Orchestration in Databricks

Setting up and Managing Serverless Lakeflow Jobs

Databricks Querying Capabilities

Data Presentation

Introduction to AI/BI
Creating a Dashboard in Databricks

Creating AI/BI Genie Spaces

Data Warehousing Comprehensive Lab

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Databricks Interactive Architecture Design Workshop

The Databricks Interactive Architecture Design Workshop is a hands-on session where participants map their current data environment, identify challenges, and uncover opportunities to modernize. Through structured activities and guided design discussions, they collaborate to define a future-state architecture aligned with organizational goals. By the end of the workshop, participants will have a documented data architecture roadmap and a clear view of how the Databricks Data Intelligence Platform can enable their data and AI initiatives.

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Create Your First Workspace Using Databricks Express

In this course, you will explore the core features and functionalities of Databricks Express Setup, a streamlined way to get started with Databricks. The course is designed to help you quickly set up and navigate a serverless workspace while providing a comprehensive understanding of the credit-based trial system, including the $400 allowance. Divided into six modules, it starts with an introduction to Databricks Express Setup, followed by an exploration of its key features and benefits. You will learn to create and manage serverless workspaces, perform exploratory data analysis using Unity Catalog, and gain insights into collaboration through data sharing.

Additionally, you’ll be guided through trial management and upgrade options, ensuring you can effectively transition from trial to paid accounts. The course also includes an internal-only module on the evolution of trial credits and account activation methods. By the end of the course, you will have a solid foundation in using Databricks Express Setup for data and AI workloads, enabling you to confidently explore and analyze data, collaborate with peers, and manage your Databricks environment efficiently.

Note: Databricks Academy is transitioning from video lectures to a more streamlined PDF format with slides and notes for all self-paced courses. Please note that demo videos will still be available in their original format. We would love to hear your thoughts on this change, so please share your feedback through the course survey at the end. Thank you for being a part of our learning community!

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In this course, you will be provided with a comprehensive understanding of the machine learning lifecycle and MLOps, emphasizing best practices for data and model management, testing, and scalable architectures. It covers key MLOps components, including CI/CD, pipeline management, and environment separation, while showcasing Databricks’ tools for automation and infrastructure management, such as Databricks Asset Bundles (DABs), Workflows, and Mosaic AI Model Serving. You will learn about monitoring, custom metrics, drift detection, model rollout strategies, A/B testing, and the principles of reliable MLOps systems, providing a holistic view of implementing and managing ML projects in Databricks.

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1. This course is the second in the series of Advanced Machine Learning.

2. Databricks Academy is transitioning from video lectures to a more streamlined PDF format with slides and notes for all self-paced courses. Please note that demo videos will still be available in their original format. We would love to hear your thoughts on this change, so please share your feedback through the course survey at the end. Thank you for being a part of our learning community!

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