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There are 4 modules in this course
"Docker and Model Serving: Deploy ML APIs with FastAPI and ONNX is designed for ML engineers, MLOps practitioners, and backend developers who want to take models from notebooks to production. You'll learn to build Docker containers for ML workloads, design scalable REST APIs with FastAPI, serialize models with ONNX and SavedModel, and deploy with zero-downtime strategies like blue-green and canary releases.
The first module covers Docker fundamentals, image optimization, multi-stage builds, secrets management, and Docker Compose for multi-container ML apps.
The second module focuses on REST API design with FastAPI, model versioning, input validation with Pydantic, structured logging, and production-grade error handling.
The third module teaches scaling strategies — horizontal scaling, async queues, load balancing, batch vs. real-time inference, and latency optimization for high-throughput serving.
The final module covers model serialization formats (ONNX, pickle, SavedModel), blue-green and canary deployments, automated rollback, and disaster recovery.
By the end of this course, you will:
- Build and optimize Docker images for ML models using multi-stage builds and Compose
- Design scalable FastAPI endpoints with versioning, validation, and observability
- Scale ML inference with async queues, load balancing, and latency optimization
- Deploy models with ONNX serialization and zero-downtime blue-green rollbacks"
This module introduces containerization fundamentals and shows learners how to build efficient Docker images for ML workloads, ensuring portability and reproducibility across environments.
What's included
12 videos4 readings5 assignments
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12 videos•Total 105 minutes
Role of Containers in MLOps Careers•9 minutes
MLOps Career Contexts•10 minutes
Industry Trends in ML Containerization•8 minutes
Docker vs. Kubernetes Roles•11 minutes
Containerization in Production ML 2025 Report•9 minutes
Running Containers Locally•8 minutes
Multi-Stage Builds•6 minutes
Managing Environment Variables•9 minutes
Secrets and Credentials in Containers•6 minutes
Introduction to Docker Compose•10 minutes
Running ML APIs and Databases Together•9 minutes
Networking Between Containers•10 minutes
4 readings•Total 60 minutes
Career Scope in ML Containerization•15 minutes
Understanding Containers vs. VMs•15 minutes
Optimizing Docker•15 minutes
Environment Configuration•15 minutes
5 assignments•Total 180 minutes
Career Scope in ML Containerization•30 minutes
Container Fundamentals•30 minutes
Optimizing Docker Images•30 minutes
Multi-Container Deployments•30 minutes
Docker for ML•60 minutes
API Design for ML Serving
Module 2•5 hours to complete
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Learners develop and refine REST APIs for ML model inference, focusing on reliability, scalability, and real-world best practices.
What's included
9 videos3 readings4 assignments
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9 videos•Total 81 minutes
Security Best Practices•9 minutes
Structuring Endpoints for ML Models•8 minutes
Using FastAPI for ML Endpoints.•12 minutes
Why Version Models•7 minutes
Implementing Versioned Endpoints•8 minutes
Handling Multiple Models in Production•10 minutes
Input Schema Validation•10 minutes
Managing Errors and Exceptions•8 minutes
Logging and Observability•8 minutes
3 readings•Total 45 minutes
Compose Syntax•15 minutes
Multi-Container Deployment Guide•15 minutes
Structuring Endpoints for ML Models•15 minutes
4 assignments•Total 150 minutes
REST API Architecture for ML•30 minutes
Model Versioning and Routing•30 minutes
Handling Input Validation•30 minutes
API Design for ML Serving•60 minutes
Scaling Model Serving
Module 3•5 hours to complete
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This module emphasizes scalability, concurrency, and optimization for production-grade model serving systems.
What's included
9 videos3 readings4 assignments
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9 videos•Total 79 minutes
Vertical vs. Horizontal Scaling•11 minutes
Async Processing and Queues•8 minutes
Load Balancing Basics•9 minutes
When to Use Batch Serving•11 minutes
Building Batch Pipelines•6 minutes
Handling Multiple Models in Production•9 minutes
Profiling Inference Performance•10 minutes
Latency Reduction Techniques•8 minutes
Monitoring Throughput and Cost•7 minutes
3 readings•Total 45 minutes
Why Version Models•15 minutes
Model Registry Integration•15 minutes
API Error Codes•15 minutes
4 assignments•Total 150 minutes
Scaling Strategies•30 minutes
Batch vs. Real-Time Serving•30 minutes
Performance Optimization•30 minutes
Scaling Model Serving•60 minutes
Model Serialization and Deployment
Module 4•5 hours to complete
Module details
The final module demonstrates how to save, deploy, and safely roll back production models while maintaining uptime and integrity.
What's included
9 videos3 readings4 assignments
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9 videos•Total 80 minutes
Common Serialization Techniques•10 minutes
Async Processing and Queues•8 minutes
Load Balancing Basics•9 minutes
Zero-Downtime Deployments•8 minutes
Blue-Green and Canary Patterns•9 minutes
Staging and Validation•8 minutes
Detecting Failed Deployments•8 minutes
Automated Rollback Workflows•9 minutes
Validating Restored Versions•12 minutes
3 readings•Total 45 minutes
Debugging Production API Issues•15 minutes
Load Balancing Basics•15 minutes
Building Batch Pipelines•15 minutes
4 assignments•Total 150 minutes
Model Serialization Formats•30 minutes
Deployment Strategies•30 minutes
Rollback and Recovery•30 minutes
Model Serialization and Deployment•60 minutes
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Do I need prior Docker experience to take this course?
No prior Docker experience is required. Module 1 starts with container fundamentals and guides you through building ML-optimized images from scratch.
What tools and frameworks are covered?
The course covers Docker, Docker Compose, FastAPI, Pydantic, ONNX, pickle, TensorFlow SavedModel, load balancers, and message queues for real-time inference.
Is Python knowledge necessary?
Yes, basic Python is expected since you'll be writing FastAPI endpoints and model serialization scripts. ML training experience is helpful but not required.
When will I have access to the lectures and assignments?
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What will I get if I subscribe to this Specialization?
When you enroll in the course, you get access to all of the courses in the Specialization, and you earn a certificate when you complete the work. Your electronic Certificate will be added to your Accomplishments page - from there, you can print your Certificate or add it to your LinkedIn profile.
Is financial aid available?
Yes. In select learning programs, you can apply for financial aid or a scholarship if you can’t afford the enrollment fee. If fin aid or scholarship is available for your learning program selection, you’ll find a link to apply on the description page.