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Automated Software Testing with Python

By Packt

Learn about automated software testing with Python, BDD, Selenium WebDriver, and Postman, focusing on web applications

Automated Software Testing with Python
Delivered Online On Demand12 hours 55 minutes
£89.99

Machine Learning Essentials for Scala Developers (TTML5506-S)

By Nexus Human

Duration 3 Days 18 CPD hours This course is intended for This course is geared for experienced Scala developers who are new to the world of machine learning and are eager to expand their skillset. Professionals such as data engineers, data scientists, and software engineers who want to harness the power of machine learning in their Scala-based projects will greatly benefit from attending. Additionally, team leads and technical managers who oversee Scala development projects and want to integrate machine learning capabilities into their workflows can gain valuable insights from this course Overview Working in a hands-on learning environment led by our expert instructor you'll: Grasp the fundamentals of machine learning and its various categories, empowering you to make informed decisions about which techniques to apply in different situations. Master the use of Scala-specific tools and libraries, such as Breeze, Saddle, and DeepLearning.scala, allowing you to efficiently process, analyze, and visualize data for machine learning projects. Develop a strong understanding of supervised and unsupervised learning algorithms, enabling you to confidently choose the right approach for your data and effectively build predictive models Gain hands-on experience with neural networks and deep learning, equipping you with the know-how to create advanced applications in areas like natural language processing and image recognition. Explore the world of generative AI and learn how to utilize GPT-Scala for creative text generation tasks, broadening your skill set and making you a more versatile developer. Conquer the realm of scalable machine learning with Scala, learning the secrets to tackling large-scale data processing and analysis challenges with ease. Sharpen your skills in model evaluation, validation, and optimization, ensuring that your machine learning models perform reliably and effectively in any situation. Machine Learning Essentials for Scala Developers is a three-day course designed to provide a solid introduction to the world of machine learning using the Scala language. Throughout the hands-on course, you?ll explore a range of machine learning algorithms and techniques, from supervised and unsupervised learning to neural networks and deep learning, all specifically crafted for Scala developers. Our expert trainer will guide you through real-world, focused hands-on labs designed to help you apply the knowledge you gain in real-world scenarios, giving you the confidence to tackle machine learning challenges in your own projects. You'll dive into innovative tools and libraries such as Breeze, Saddle, DeepLearning.scala, GPT-Scala (and Generative AI with Scala), and TensorFlow-Scala. These cutting-edge resources will enable you to build and deploy machine learning models for a wide range of projects, including data analysis, natural language processing, image recognition and more. Upon completing this course, you'll have the skills required to tackle complex projects and confidently develop intelligent applications. You?ll be able to drive business outcomes, optimize processes, and contribute to innovative projects that leverage the power of data-driven insights and predictions. Introduction to Machine Learning and Scala Learning Outcome: Understand the fundamentals of machine learning and Scala's role in this domain. What is Machine Learning? Machine Learning with Scala: Advantages and Use Cases Supervised Learning in Scala Learn the basics of supervised learning and how to apply it using Scala. Supervised Learning: Regression and Classification Linear Regression in Scala Logistic Regression in Scala Unsupervised Learning in Scala Understand unsupervised learning and how to apply it using Scala. Unsupervised Learning:Clustering and Dimensionality Reduction K-means Clustering in Scala Principal Component Analysis in Scala Neural Networks and Deep Learning in Scala Learning Outcome: Learn the basics of neural networks and deep learning with a focus on implementing them in Scala. Introduction to Neural Networks Feedforward Neural Networks in Scala Deep Learning and Convolutional Neural Networks Introduction to Generative AI and GPT in Scala Gain a basic understanding of generative AI and GPT, and how to utilize GPT-Scala for natural language tasks. Generative AI: Overview and Use Cases Introduction to GPT (Generative Pre-trained Transformer) GPT-Scala: A Library for GPT in Scala Reinforcement Learning in Scala Understand the basics of reinforcement learning and its implementation in Scala. Introduction to Reinforcement Learning Q-learning and Value Iteration Reinforcement Learning with Scala Time Series Analysis using Scala Learn time series analysis techniques and how to apply them in Scala. Introduction to Time Series Analysis Autoregressive Integrated Moving Average (ARIMA) Models Time Series Analysis in Scala Natural Language Processing (NLP) with Scala Gain an understanding of natural language processing techniques and their application in Scala. Introduction to NLP: Techniques and Applications Text Processing and Feature Extraction NLP Libraries and Tools for Scala Image Processing and Computer Vision with Scala Learn image processing techniques and computer vision concepts with a focus on implementing them in Scala. Introduction to Image Processing and Computer Vision Feature Extraction and Image Classification Image Processing Libraries for Scala Model Evaluation and Validation Understand the importance of model evaluation and validation, and how to apply these concepts using Scala. Model Evaluation Metrics Cross-Validation Techniques Model Selection and Tuning in Scala Scalable Machine Learning with Scala Learn how to handle large-scale machine learning problems using Scala. Challenges of Large-Scale Machine Learning Data Partitioning and Parallelization Distributed Machine Learning with Scala Machine Learning Deployment and Production Understand the process of deploying machine learning models into production using Scala. Deployment Challenges and Best Practices Model Serialization and Deserialization Monitoring and Updating Models in Production Ensemble Learning Techniques in Scala Discover ensemble learning techniques and their implementation in Scala. Introduction to Ensemble Learning Bagging and Boosting Techniques Implementing Ensemble Models in Scala Feature Engineering for Machine Learning in Scala Learn advanced feature engineering techniques to improve machine learning model performance in Scala. Importance of Feature Engineering in Machine Learning Feature Scaling and Normalization Techniques Handling Missing Data and Categorical Features Advanced Optimization Techniques for Machine Learning Understand advanced optimization techniques for machine learning models and their application in Scala. Gradient Descent and Variants Regularization Techniques (L1 and L2) Hyperparameter Tuning Strategies

Machine Learning Essentials for Scala Developers (TTML5506-S)
Delivered OnlineFlexible Dates
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Snowflake - Build and Architect Data Pipelines Using AWS

By Packt

The course helps you learn Snowflake from scratch and explore a few of its important features. You will build automated pipelines with Snowflake and use the AWS cloud with Snowflake as a data warehouse. You will also explore Snowpark to be worked on the data pipelines.

Snowflake - Build and Architect Data Pipelines Using AWS
Delivered Online On Demand8 hours 39 minutes
£52.99

Introduction to R Programming

By Nexus Human

Duration 2 Days 12 CPD hours This course is intended for Business Analysts, Technical Managers, and Programmers Overview This intensive training course helps students learn the practical aspects of the R programming language. The course is supplemented by many hands-on labs which allow attendees to immediately apply their theoretical knowledge in practice. Over the past few years, R has been steadily gaining popularity with business analysts, statisticians and data scientists as a tool of choice for conducting statistical analysis of data as well as supervised and unsupervised machine learning. What is R ? What is R? ? Positioning of R in the Data Science Space ? The Legal Aspects ? Microsoft R Open ? R Integrated Development Environments ? Running R ? Running RStudio ? Getting Help ? General Notes on R Commands and Statements ? Assignment Operators ? R Core Data Structures ? Assignment Example ? R Objects and Workspace ? Printing Objects ? Arithmetic Operators ? Logical Operators ? System Date and Time ? Operations ? User-defined Functions ? Control Statements ? Conditional Execution ? Repetitive Execution ? Repetitive execution ? Built-in Functions ? Summary Introduction to Functional Programming with R ? What is Functional Programming (FP)? ? Terminology: Higher-Order Functions ? A Short List of Languages that Support FP ? Functional Programming in R ? Vector and Matrix Arithmetic ? Vector Arithmetic Example ? More Examples of FP in R ? Summary Managing Your Environment ? Getting and Setting the Working Directory ? Getting the List of Files in a Directory ? The R Home Directory ? Executing External R commands ? Loading External Scripts in RStudio ? Listing Objects in Workspace ? Removing Objects in Workspace ? Saving Your Workspace in R ? Saving Your Workspace in RStudio ? Saving Your Workspace in R GUI ? Loading Your Workspace ? Diverting Output to a File ? Batch (Unattended) Processing ? Controlling Global Options ? Summary R Type System and Structures ? The R Data Types ? System Date and Time ? Formatting Date and Time ? Using the mode() Function ? R Data Structures ? What is the Type of My Data Structure? ? Creating Vectors ? Logical Vectors ? Character Vectors ? Factorization ? Multi-Mode Vectors ? The Length of the Vector ? Getting Vector Elements ? Lists ? A List with Element Names ? Extracting List Elements ? Adding to a List ? Matrix Data Structure ? Creating Matrices ? Creating Matrices with cbind() and rbind() ? Working with Data Frames ? Matrices vs Data Frames ? A Data Frame Sample ? Creating a Data Frame ? Accessing Data Cells ? Getting Info About a Data Frame ? Selecting Columns in Data Frames ? Selecting Rows in Data Frames ? Getting a Subset of a Data Frame ? Sorting (ordering) Data in Data Frames by Attribute(s) ? Editing Data Frames ? The str() Function ? Type Conversion (Coercion) ? The summary() Function ? Checking an Object's Type ? Summary Extending R ? The Base R Packages ? Loading Packages ? What is the Difference between Package and Library? ? Extending R ? The CRAN Web Site ? Extending R in R GUI ? Extending R in RStudio ? Installing and Removing Packages from Command-Line ? Summary Read-Write and Import-Export Operations in R ? Reading Data from a File into a Vector ? Example of Reading Data from a File into A Vector ? Writing Data to a File ? Example of Writing Data to a File ? Reading Data into A Data Frame ? Writing CSV Files ? Importing Data into R ? Exporting Data from R ? Summary Statistical Computing Features in R ? Statistical Computing Features ? Descriptive Statistics ? Basic Statistical Functions ? Examples of Using Basic Statistical Functions ? Non-uniformity of a Probability Distribution ? Writing Your Own skew and kurtosis Functions ? Generating Normally Distributed Random Numbers ? Generating Uniformly Distributed Random Numbers ? Using the summary() Function ? Math Functions Used in Data Analysis ? Examples of Using Math Functions ? Correlations ? Correlation Example ? Testing Correlation Coefficient for Significance ? The cor.test() Function ? The cor.test() Example ? Regression Analysis ? Types of Regression ? Simple Linear Regression Model ? Least-Squares Method (LSM) ? LSM Assumptions ? Fitting Linear Regression Models in R ? Example of Using lm() ? Confidence Intervals for Model Parameters ? Example of Using lm() with a Data Frame ? Regression Models in Excel ? Multiple Regression Analysis ? Summary Data Manipulation and Transformation in R ? Applying Functions to Matrices and Data Frames ? The apply() Function ? Using apply() ? Using apply() with a User-Defined Function ? apply() Variants ? Using tapply() ? Adding a Column to a Data Frame ? Dropping A Column in a Data Frame ? The attach() and detach() Functions ? Sampling ? Using sample() for Generating Labels ? Set Operations ? Example of Using Set Operations ? The dplyr Package ? Object Masking (Shadowing) Considerations ? Getting More Information on dplyr in RStudio ? The search() or searchpaths() Functions ? Handling Large Data Sets in R with the data.table Package ? The fread() and fwrite() functions from the data.table Package ? Using the Data Table Structure ? Summary Data Visualization in R ? Data Visualization ? Data Visualization in R ? The ggplot2 Data Visualization Package ? Creating Bar Plots in R ? Creating Horizontal Bar Plots ? Using barplot() with Matrices ? Using barplot() with Matrices Example ? Customizing Plots ? Histograms in R ? Building Histograms with hist() ? Example of using hist() ? Pie Charts in R ? Examples of using pie() ? Generic X-Y Plotting ? Examples of the plot() function ? Dot Plots in R ? Saving Your Work ? Supported Export Options ? Plots in RStudio ? Saving a Plot as an Image ? Summary Using R Efficiently ? Object Memory Allocation Considerations ? Garbage Collection ? Finding Out About Loaded Packages ? Using the conflicts() Function ? Getting Information About the Object Source Package with the pryr Package ? Using the where() Function from the pryr Package ? Timing Your Code ? Timing Your Code with system.time() ? Timing Your Code with System.time() ? Sleeping a Program ? Handling Large Data Sets in R with the data.table Package ? Passing System-Level Parameters to R ? Summary Lab Exercises Lab 1 - Getting Started with R Lab 2 - Learning the R Type System and Structures Lab 3 - Read and Write Operations in R Lab 4 - Data Import and Export in R Lab 5 - k-Nearest Neighbors Algorithm Lab 6 - Creating Your Own Statistical Functions Lab 7 - Simple Linear Regression Lab 8 - Monte-Carlo Simulation (Method) Lab 9 - Data Processing with R Lab 10 - Using R Graphics Package Lab 11 - Using R Efficiently

Introduction to R Programming
Delivered OnlineFlexible Dates
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IPAF Operator - eLearning theory module

By Kingfisher Access

MEWP OPERATOR ELEARNING IPAF’s eLearning for MEWP operators is available for all MEWP categories (1a, 1b, 3a, 3b) and takes around three hours to complete. The eLearning is broken down into manageable sections that you can complete at your own pace and can save and resume your training at any time. IPAF MEWP Operator eLearning training course is available in English, Dutch, French, German, Italian, Portuguese and Spanish.

IPAF Operator - eLearning theory module
Delivered Online On Demand3 hours
£50

Web Design in Affinity Designer

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By Janets

Register on the Web Design in Affinity Designer today and build the experience, skills and knowledge you need to enhance your professional development and work towards your dream job. Study this course through online learning and take the first steps towards a long-term career. The course consists of a number of easy to digest, in-depth modules, designed to provide you with a detailed, expert level of knowledge. Learn through a mixture of instructional video lessons and online study materials. Receive online tutor support as you study the course, to ensure you are supported every step of the way. Get an e-certificate as proof of your course completion. The Web Design in Affinity Designer is incredibly great value and allows you to study at your own pace. Access the course modules from any internet-enabled device, including computers, tablet, and smartphones. The course is designed to increase your employability and equip you with everything you need to be a success. Enrol on the now and start learning instantly! What You Get With The Web Design in Affinity Designer Receive a e-certificate upon successful completion of the course Get taught by experienced, professional instructors Study at a time and pace that suits your learning style Get instant feedback on assessments 24/7 help and advice via email or live chat Get full tutor support on weekdays (Monday to Friday) Course Design The course is delivered through our online learning platform, accessible through any internet-connected device. There are no formal deadlines or teaching schedules, meaning you are free to study the course at your own pace. You are taught through a combination of Video lessons Online study materials Certification Upon successful completion of the course, you will be able to obtain your course completion e-certificate free of cost. Print copy by post is also available at an additional cost of £9.99 and PDF Certificate at £4.99. Who Is This Course For: The course is ideal for those who already work in this sector or are an aspiring professional. This course is designed to enhance your expertise and boost your CV. Learn key skills and gain a professional qualification to prove your newly-acquired knowledge. Requirements: The online training is open to all students and has no formal entry requirements. To study the Web Design in Affinity Designer, all your need is a passion for learning, a good understanding of English, numeracy, and IT skills. You must also be over the age of 16.  Course Content Module 01: Introduction Introduction to the course 00:02:00 Module 02: The Fundamentals What is Affinity Designer and how to set it up for web design? 00:03:00 Affinity Designer's web design abilities 00:09:00 Module 03: Top 10 principles of good web design First 5 principles of good web design 00:04:00 The remaining 5 principles of good web design 00:05:00 Module 04: How to choose the right colours to design stunning websites The most important factor to consider before choosing colours 00:04:00 Mix colours for the best possible User Experience 00:05:00 Choose the 'psychologically right' colours 00:05:00 Easy tools for choosing errorproof colour schemes 00:07:00 Module 05: Typography in web design A super short history of web typography 00:03:00 Choose the right fonts for body text 00:05:00 Choose the right fonts for headings 00:04:00 Mix fonts for headings and body text 00:04:00 The perfect font for User Interface design 00:03:00 Module 06: How is a typical website built? Header, branding, navigation and Hero sections. 00:04:00 The centre and bottom sections of your website design 00:04:00 What are grids and how to use them 00:03:00 Design your very own grid 00:04:00 Module 07: Web design trends 1-7 web design trends that rule the web design world 00:09:00 Where to find the RIGHT inspiration for your next design 00:02:00 Module 08: The Preparation Stage Every website design needs scaffolding 00:03:00 Building your wireframe in Designer 00:05:00 Continue building the library 00:10:00 Use the assets to create a wireframe 00:11:00 Wireframing online 00:04:00 Talk about images and icons 00:06:00 Create font styles in Affinity Designer 00:04:00 Module 09: The Design Process The Design Part Overview 00:06:00 Create the Colour Swatches 00:04:00 Create the Text Styles 00:08:00 Take a Look at the Icons and Images 00:03:00 Module 10: Creating the Header Start with Creating the Logo 00:03:00 Build the Menu Links 00:04:00 Add the Social Media Icons 00:07:00 Module 11: Creating the Hero Start by Adding the Main Image 00:07:00 Quickly Resize the Image 00:03:00 Make the Image a Bit Darker 00:03:00 Add the Main Text 00:05:00 Add the Slider Navigation 00:04:00 Module 12: Let's Create the Smartphone Icon Start Creating the First Featured Section 00:04:00 Add the Featured Items 00:10:00 Add the Second Featured Item Section 00:06:00 Module 13: Creating the From Our Blog Section Start Creating the Blog Section 00:08:00 Replace the Images 00:03:00 Module 14: Creating the Gallery and the Footer Start Building the Image Gallery 00:07:00 Create the First Column of the Footer 00:04:00 Finish the Design and the Whole Footer 00:04:00 Module 15: How to Design a Modern Blog Affinity Designer Discover the Wireframe for the Design 00:06:00 Discover the Blog Design 00:06:00 Take a Look at Our Assets 00:06:00 Module 16: Create the Blog Header Create the Logo and Nav 00:08:00 Add the Social Media Icons 00:07:00 Module 17: Create the Blog Header Add the First Images 00:07:00 Add the Shading to the Images 00:08:00 Add the Navigation Buttons 00:05:00 Module 18: Let's Create a Container the Blog Post Create a Container the Blog Post 00:05:00 Add the First Pieces of Text 00:04:00 Add the Remaining Pieces of Text 00:06:00 Module 19: Creating the Blog Post Grid Start Creating the Blog Post Grid 00:06:00 Create the First Blog Post Card 00:05:00 Add the Remaining Cards 00:07:00 Add the Older Post Link 00:04:00 Module 20: Create the Sidebar Explore the Sidebar Project 00:03:00 Create the Search Box 00:04:00 Create the About Me Section 00:07:00 Create the Text Section of the Sidebar 00:05:00 Create the First Container for the Most Popular Posts 00:04:00 Create the List of the Most Popular Blog Posts 00:07:00 Create the Ads Section 00:03:00 Module 21: Create the Blog Footer Start Creating the Footer 00:04:00 Explore Different Footer Concepts 00:03:00 Finish Creating the Footer 00:07:00 Module 22: Create the Single Post Design Explore the Single Post Design 00:03:00 Create the Featured Image and the Post Container 00:06:00 Module 23: Create the Blog Post Area Add the Blog Post Title 00:06:00 Add the Paragraphs and Images 00:10:00 Add the Social Media Icons 00:06:00 Add the pre-Next Post Navigation 00:08:00 Add the Related Posts Section 00:07:00 Module 24: Create the Comments Section Start Creating the Comments Section 00:05:00 Create the Texts for the Comments 00:06:00 Create the Post Comment Form 00:09:00 Module 25: Finalizing the design Delivering the design to the client 00:04:00 Delivering the file to the developer 00:03:00 Use the Export Persona to Export the Assets in Bulk 00:02:00 Thanks for Watching the Course 00:01:00 Frequently Asked Questions Are there any prerequisites for taking the course? There are no specific prerequisites for this course, nor are there any formal entry requirements. All you need is an internet connection, a good understanding of English and a passion for learning for this course. Can I access the course at any time, or is there a set schedule? You have the flexibility to access the course at any time that suits your schedule. Our courses are self-paced, allowing you to study at your own pace and convenience. How long will I have access to the course? For this course, you will have access to the course materials for 1 year only. This means you can review the content as often as you like within the year, even after you've completed the course. However, if you buy Lifetime Access for the course, you will be able to access the course for a lifetime. Is there a certificate of completion provided after completing the course? Yes, upon successfully completing the course, you will receive a certificate of completion. This certificate can be a valuable addition to your professional portfolio and can be shared on your various social networks. Can I switch courses or get a refund if I'm not satisfied with the course? We want you to have a positive learning experience. If you're not satisfied with the course, you can request a course transfer or refund within 14 days of the initial purchase. How do I track my progress in the course? Our platform provides tracking tools and progress indicators for each course. You can monitor your progress, completed lessons, and assessments through your learner dashboard for the course. What if I have technical issues or difficulties with the course? If you encounter technical issues or content-related difficulties with the course, our support team is available to assist you. You can reach out to them for prompt resolution.

Web Design in Affinity Designer
Delivered Online On Demand7 hours 28 minutes
£25

Apache Spark with Scala - Hands-On with Big Data!

By Packt

This is a comprehensive and practical Apache Spark course. In this course, you will learn and master the art of framing data analysis problems as Spark problems through 20+ hands-on examples, and then scale them up to run on cloud computing services. Explore Spark 3, IntelliJ, Structured Streaming, and a stronger focus on the DataSet API.

Apache Spark with Scala - Hands-On with Big Data!
Delivered Online On Demand8 hours 55 minutes
£74.99

Oracle Certification: Mastering Java for Beginners and Experts

By Packt

Java is one of the most popular programming languages. Companies such as Facebook, Microsoft, and Apple all want Java.

Oracle Certification: Mastering Java for Beginners and Experts
Delivered Online On Demand5 hours 45 minutes
£134.99

Practical Data Science Using Python.

By Packt

This course covers Python for data science and machine learning in detail and is for a beginner in Python. You will also learn about core concepts of data science, exploratory data analysis, statistical methods, role of data, challenges of bias, variance and overfitting, model evaluation techniques, model optimization using hyperparameter tuning, grid search cross-validation techniques, and more.

Practical Data Science Using Python.
Delivered Online On Demand29 hours 46 minutes
£41.99

The Complete Pentesting and Privilege Escalation Course

By Packt

We are in such an era where cyber security plays an important part. With systems getting smarter, we are seeing machine learning interrupting computer security. With the adoption of machine learning in upcoming security products, it is important for pentesters and security researchers to understand the working of these systems and how to breach them.

The Complete Pentesting and Privilege Escalation Course
Delivered Online On Demand12 hours 16 minutes
£14.99