Course Documentation

Welcome to the documentation section for DataTalks.Club Zoomcamps. Here you’ll find detailed notes, resources, and FAQ for all our free courses.

📚 Available Courses

🔧 Data Engineering Zoomcamp

Status: Upcoming (January 2026)
Duration: 9 weeks
Description: Complete data engineering bootcamp covering Docker, SQL, Terraform, GCP, Kafka, and Spark. Learn to build robust data pipelines and work with cloud platforms.

What You’ll Learn:

  • Data warehousing and ETL processes
  • Batch and stream processing
  • Cloud infrastructure with Google Cloud Platform
  • Containerization with Docker
  • Infrastructure as Code with Terraform
  • Data ingestion and processing pipelines
  • Stream processing with Apache Kafka
  • Big data processing with Apache Spark

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🤖 Machine Learning Zoomcamp

Status: Upcoming (September 2025)
Duration: 16 weeks
Description: ML engineering with deployment focus covering regression, classification, deep learning, and practical projects. Master machine learning fundamentals from data preprocessing to model deployment.

What You’ll Learn:

  • ML fundamentals and algorithms
  • Model deployment and MLOps basics
  • Deep learning and neural networks
  • Real-world projects and applications
  • Feature engineering and data preprocessing
  • Model evaluation and selection

🚀 MLOps Zoomcamp

Status: Currently Live
Duration: 9 weeks
Description: Production ML systems and best practices including experiment tracking, model deployment, and monitoring. Bridge the gap between ML development and production.

What You’ll Learn:

  • Model monitoring and observability
  • ML pipelines and orchestration
  • Model registry and versioning
  • Production deployment strategies
  • Experiment tracking with MLflow
  • Workflow orchestration with Prefect
  • CI/CD for machine learning

🧠 LLM Zoomcamp

Status: Currently Live
Duration: 8 weeks
Description: Large Language Models course covering fine-tuning, RAG systems, and LLM application development.

What You’ll Learn:

  • LLM fine-tuning techniques
  • Prompt engineering strategies
  • Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) applications
  • LLM application development

🔓 Open Source LLM Zoomcamp

Status: Coming Soon
Description: Hands-on course focused on open-source LLM tools, local deployment, and cost-effective AI solutions.

What You’ll Learn:

  • Open-source model implementation
  • Model optimization techniques
  • Efficient deployment strategies
  • Cost-effective AI solutions

🛠️ AI Dev Tools Zoomcamp

Status: Coming Soon
Description: Learn how to leverage AI tools to accelerate and improve your coding workflow.

What You’ll Learn:

  • AI system design principles
  • Development workflow optimization
  • Tool integration strategies
  • AI-assisted coding techniques

📊 Stock Markets Analytics Zoomcamp

Status: Upcoming (April 2025)
Duration: 8 weeks
Description: Financial data analysis and algorithmic trading strategies using Python and modern analytics tools.

What You’ll Learn:

  • Market analysis techniques
  • Trading strategy development
  • Risk management principles
  • Financial data processing

🏆 Hackathons & Competitions

DataTalks.Club Summer 2025 AI Hackathon

Duration: 9-week build sprint
Focus: Create LLM-powered applications for the DataTalks.Club community
Prizes: $250 AWS credits for winners

MLOps Zoomcamp Competition

Timeline: June-August 2025
Challenge: Build deceptive chatbots or bot-detection classifiers
Prizes: $500 AWS vouchers for top 10 participants

📖 How to Use This Documentation

📝 Course Structure

Each course is organized into modules with:

  • Module Overview: Learning objectives and structure
  • Detailed Notes: Step-by-step guides with code examples
  • FAQ: Common questions and troubleshooting

🔍 Finding Information

  • Search: Use the search bar to find specific topics
  • Navigation: Browse using the sidebar menu
  • Links: Follow cross-references between related topics

💡 Study Tips

  • Start with module overviews to understand the big picture
  • Work through examples hands-on
  • Check FAQ sections when you encounter issues
  • Join our Slack community for discussions

🤝 Community Resources

💬 Get Help

  • Slack Community - 73,000+ data professionals
  • Course-specific channels for each Zoomcamp
  • Office hours and Q&A sessions

📺 Watch & Learn

  • YouTube Channel - All sessions recorded
  • Live workshops and hands-on coding sessions
  • Expert interviews and industry insights

📚 Additional Learning

🚀 Ready to Start?

  1. Choose a Course: Pick one that matches your interests and career goals
  2. Join the Community: Connect with fellow learners on Slack
  3. Start Learning: Dive into the notes and begin your journey
  4. Get Support: Ask questions and share your progress

Remember: All courses are completely free and designed by practitioners for real-world application!

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