Production ML Engineering: Packaging, APIs, and Testing
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Production ML Engineering: Packaging, APIs, and Testing
This course is part of Transformers Unleashed: Master the Architecture of Modern AI Professional Certificate
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What you'll learn
Package machine learning models into reusable Python modules for scalable AI applications
Develop production-ready ML APIs that serve machine learning predictions
Implement CI/CD workflows tomaintainreliable ML codebases
Design automated testing strategies tovalidatemachine learning pipelines
Skills you'll gain
- Code Review
- Model Evaluation
- Machine Learning Methods
- Data Validation
- Software Documentation
- API Design
- Continuous Delivery
- Applied Machine Learning
- Version Control
- MLOps (Machine Learning Operations)
- Technical Documentation
- Test Script Development
- Maintainability
- Package and Software Management
- Test Automation
- Code Reusability
- Model Training
- Continuous Integration
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There are 9 modules in this course
Production ML Engineering: Packaging, APIs, and Testing focuses on transforming machine learning models into reliable production systems. In this course, you will learn how to package, deploy, document, and test machine learning applications so they can operate reliably in real-world environments.
You will begin by creating reusable Python packages that organize machine learning code into maintainable modules. Next, you will learn how to build production-ready machine learning APIs that allow models to be accessed by applications and services. The course also introduces best practices for code review, version control, and CI/CD workflows used in modern ML engineering. As the course progresses, you will develop technical documentation that explains model architectures, training workflows, and API usage to support collaboration across teams. Finally, you will design automated testing strategies that validate machine learning pipelines and ensure reliable model outputs. By the end of the course, you will be able to package machine learning systems, deploy ML APIs, document AI systems, and implement automated testing workflows for production environments. Tools used in this course include Python, API frameworks, CI/CD pipelines, automated testing tools, and MLOps workflows.
You will apply advanced programming constructs such as generators, decorators, and structured logging to build reusable utilities for machine learning workflows. You will refactor preprocessing logic into modular components that improve maintainability.
What's included
3 videos2 readings2 assignments
3 videosβ’Total 13 minutes
- Welcome &Introductionβ’3 minutes
- Why Advanced Constructs Make AI Utilities Reusableβ’5 minutes
- Refactoring Preprocessing Into Generator Pipelinesβ’5 minutes
2 readingsβ’Total 13 minutes
- Mastering Python Constructsβ’7 minutes
- MLflow Trackingβ’6 minutes
2 assignmentsβ’Total 25 minutes
- Hands-On Activity: Refactor a Preprocessing Script Using Generators and Decoratorsβ’20 minutes
- Practice Quiz: Advanced Constructs for Reusable AI Utilitiesβ’5 minutes
You will create testable, standards-compliant Python packages for machine learning applications. You will structure dependencies, implement unit tests, and prepare packages for integration into production ML pipelines.
What's included
3 videos2 readings2 assignments1 ungraded lab
3 videosβ’Total 17 minutes
- Why Packaging Skills Matter in ML Engineeringβ’5 minutes
- How to Structure a Testable Python Packageβ’6 minutes
- Preventing Silent Breaks: Unit Testing ML Utilitiesβ’6 minutes
2 readingsβ’Total 12 minutes
- Structure a Testable Python Package β’6 minutes
- Unit Testing Patterns for ML Utiltiesβ’6 minutes
2 assignmentsβ’Total 40 minutes
- Hands-On Activity: Write Unit Tests for a Mini Utility Moduleβ’20 minutes
- Graded Quiz: Build Testable Python Packages for AIβ’20 minutes
1 ungraded labβ’Total 45 minutes
- Build & Test the transformer_utils Packageβ’45 minutes
You will apply version control, code review workflows, and CI/CD pipelines to maintain ML codebase quality. You will implement automated checks that support collaboration and production readiness.
What's included
3 videos1 reading1 assignment
3 videosβ’Total 13 minutes
- Introduction & Welcome β’4 minutes
- From Notebook to Production MLβ’4 minutes
- CI/CD Pipelines and Automated Testing for MLβ’5 minutes
1 readingβ’Total 10 minutes
- GitFlow and Pull Requests for ML Teamsβ’10 minutes
1 assignmentβ’Total 15 minutes
- Hands-On Activity: Reviewing a Pull Request with CI Checksβ’15 minutes
You will create modular software components and APIs for serving machine learning models. You will design and implement a structured service interface that supports scalable model deployment.
What's included
2 videos1 reading2 assignments1 ungraded lab
2 videosβ’Total 9 minutes
- From Model Artifact to API Serviceβ’4 minutes
- Designing Clean Prediction APIs with FastAPIβ’5 minutes
1 readingβ’Total 8 minutes
- Using Protobuf for ML Inference Requestsβ’8 minutes
2 assignmentsβ’Total 35 minutes
- Hands-On Activity: Sketching a /predict API Contractβ’15 minutes
- Graded Assessment: Production-Ready ML APIs and MLOps β’20 minutes
1 ungraded labβ’Total 60 minutes
- Build and Validate a Production-Style ML APIβ’60 minutes
You will apply clear writing practices to document model architectures, data schemas, training procedures, and evaluation results. You will structure documentation to improve reproducibility and technical clarity.
What's included
3 videos1 reading2 assignments
3 videosβ’Total 16 minutes
- Welcome & Lesson Introduction Videoβ’5 minutes
- How to Write Clear Model Architecture Descriptionsβ’5 minutes
- Writing Training Procedure Documentation That Engineers Trustβ’7 minutes
1 readingβ’Total 6 minutes
- Model Schemas Within the MLOps Ecosystemβ’6 minutes
2 assignmentsβ’Total 25 minutes
- Hands-On Activity: Transform a Model README β’20 minutes
- Practice Quiz: Documenting Models, Data & Training Proceduresβ’5 minutes
You will create developer-facing documentation that defines request and response schemas, usage examples, and integration guidance. You will produce structured documentation that supports onboarding and long-term system maintenance.
What's included
3 videos2 readings2 assignments1 ungraded lab
3 videosβ’Total 16 minutes
- Why API Documentation Matters in ML Engineeringβ’4 minutes
- Writing Effective Prediction API Docsβ’5 minutes
- Documenting System Behavior: Errors, Retries, and Edge Casesβ’7 minutes
2 readingsβ’Total 12 minutes
- Publishing Documentation with MkDocs and Read the Docs β’6 minutes
- Writing Technical Tutorials That Developers Trustβ’6 minutes
2 assignmentsβ’Total 40 minutes
- Hands-On Activity: Create an API Reference Pageβ’20 minutes
- Graded Quiz: Document AI Systems with Clarity & Precisionβ’20 minutes
1 ungraded labβ’Total 30 minutes
- Write and Publish Developer Documentation for an ML Prediction API using MkDocs β’30 minutes
You will evaluate an ML pipeline by designing comprehensive test cases that cover unit, integration, and smoke testing scenarios. You will define validation strategies that detect drift and performance degradation
What's included
3 videos1 reading1 assignment
3 videosβ’Total 17 minutes
- Welcome + Why ML Tests Matterβ’5 minutes
- Why ML Pipelines Fail Without Structured Testsβ’6 minutes
- Designing Feature-Level Test Cases for Driftβ’6 minutes
1 readingβ’Total 10 minutes
- Unit, Integration, Smoke Tests for MLβ’10 minutes
1 assignmentβ’Total 10 minutes
- Hands-on Activity: Build a Test Case Matrixβ’10 minutes
You will create automated regression test suites to validate model outputs against baseline datasets. You will configure repeatable testing workflows that support stable and reliable model deployment.
What's included
3 videos2 readings2 assignments1 ungraded lab
3 videosβ’Total 22 minutes
- What a Regression Suite Doesβ’7 minutes
- Setting Up Nightly Pytest Runsβ’10 minutes
- Integrating Drift Checks Into Regression Suitesβ’5 minutes
2 readingsβ’Total 18 minutes
- Output Comparison Strategies & Thresholdsβ’10 minutes
- Maintaining Golden Datasetsβ’8 minutes
2 assignmentsβ’Total 30 minutes
- Hands-on Activity: Write a Basic Regression Testβ’10 minutes
- Graded Quiz: Designing and Automating ML Pipeline Testsβ’20 minutes
1 ungraded labβ’Total 45 minutes
- Configure a Nightly Pytest Regression Pipelineβ’45 minutes
In this project, you will transform churn prediction logic into a production-style machine learning service that is organized, testable, and easier for other developers to use. You will simulate the work of a machine learning engineer supporting a product analytics team that wants to operationalize churn-risk predictions for internal applications. Instead of delivering a single experimental script, you will structure prediction logic into reusable Python modules, implement automated tests to validate system behavior, and document how the prediction service should be used. Instead of delivering a single script, you will: Organize prediction logic into reusable modules Define a clear service interface Implement input validation and error handling Create automated tests Implement at least two advanced Python practices (e.g., structured logging, decorators, generators, configuration- driven design) Document how the system works, including model logic, data understanding, and evaluation results The final deliverable demonstrates how machine learning functionality can be packaged into structured code that other applications can depend on. Your completed project will represent a small but realistic machine learning service that can generate churn predictions from user engagement data. The final artifact is a portfolio-ready engineering project that reflects common machine learning operationalization work in professional environments.
What's included
2 readings1 assignment
2 readingsβ’Total 8 minutes
- Why Operationalizing Machine Learning Models Mattersβ’4 minutes
- Project Requirements for Packaging and Serving a Churn Prediction APIβ’4 minutes
1 assignmentβ’Total 60 minutes
- Package, Test, and Serve a Churn Prediction API β’60 minutes
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You will learn how to package machine learning models, deploy APIs, implement CI/CD workflows, and test ML systems to ensure reliable production deployment.
Production ML engineering ensures that machine learning models are reliable, scalable, and maintainable when deployed in real-world applications.
Basic Python programming and familiarity with machine learning workflows are recommended to successfully complete this course.
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