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Vector Search with MongoDB & Cassandra

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IntermediateCourse

Master NoSQL vector search with MongoDB & Cassandra. Build AI apps for search, recommendations, and more through hands-on labs and projects.

Language

  • English

Topic

  • Data Management

Skills You Will Learn

  • AI Personalization, Text Mining, MongoDB, Apache Cassandra, Applied Machine Learning, Database Application

Offered By

  • SkillUpEdTech

Estimated Effort

  • 4 hours

Platform

  • SkillsNetwork

Last Update

  • September 4, 2025
About this Course
Keen to add vector search in NoSQL databases to your resume? A must-have skill for data scientists, ML engineers, and GenAI developers who are driving the future of AI-powered search. This course builds in-demand skills businesses need in just 1 week. 
 
You will
  • Gain in-demand vector search skills for NoSQL databases.  
  • Learn how to store, index, and perform vector searches using MongoDB. 
  • Explore vector storage and query techniques for Cassandra. 
  • Apply vector search concepts to build real-world applications like movie recommendations, inventory systems, and personalized experiences. 
 
Course overview: 
Businesses use vector search in NoSQL databases to boost the accuracy and efficiency of AI-powered search and recommendation systems. 
 
In this micro course, you’ll explore how to integrate vector search capabilities into NoSQL databases, focusing on MongoDB and Cassandra. You’ll learn how to store and index vector data, perform similarity searches, and apply these techniques to real-world use cases such as text similarity analysis, image classification, and recommendation systems. 
 
Through practical labs, you’ll gain hands-on experience working with MongoDB and Cassandra, leveraging their unique features for storing, querying, and optimizing vector data. You’ll also apply your skills to build AI-driven applications for movie recommendations, inventory management, and personalized experiences. Then, in a final project, you’ll apply your skills to a hands-on, real-world challenge. 
 
Enroll today and build valuable, job-ready skills in relational vector databases you can add to your resume in just 1 week! 
 
Prerequisites: 
To get the most from this course, you should have foundational knowledge of MongoDB, Cassandra, and Node.js and be familiar with vector databases and their applications.  
 
Related Program:
This course is part of the Vector Database Fundamentals Specialization. If you’re keen to build job-ready skills in vector databases, we recommend you enroll for the full program and work through the courses in order. Within a short time, you’ll have valuable skills and practical experience employers look for on your resume! 

 
Course Syllabus:
 
Module 0: Welcome 
  • Module 0: Welcome 
  • Video: Course Introduction 
  • Reading: General Information 
  • Reading: Learning Objectives and Syllabus 
  • Reading: Grading Scheme 
  • Reading: How to Make the Most from This Course 
Module 1: Vector Search Implementation in NoSQL Databases 
  • Reading: Module Introduction and Learning Objectives 
  • Video: Introduction to MongoDB 
  • Lab: Setting Up MongoDB Cloud Account 
  • Video: Vector Search in MongoDB 
  • Lab: [Optional] Setting Up MongoDB Docker 
  • Video: Storing and Indexing Vectors in MongoDB 
  • Video: Performing Vector Search in MongoDB 
  • Lab: News Finder Service with MongoDB Atlas 
  • Lab: Books Plot Search with MongoDB Atlas 
  • Video: Introduction to Cassandra 
  • Video: Vector Search in Cassandra 
  • Lab: [Optional] Setting Up Cassandra Docker 
  • Video: Performing Vector Search in Cassandra 
  • Video: Storing and Querying Vectors in Cassandra 
  • Lab: Songs Discovery Service with Cassandra Vector DB 
  • Lab: Product Review Search with Cassandra Vector DB 
  • Practice Quiz: Vector Search Implementation in NoSQL Databases 
  • Reading: Summary: Vector Search Implementation in NoSQL Databases 
  • Reading: Course Glossary: Vector Search Implementation in NoSQL Databases 
  • Reading: Course Cheat Sheet: Vector Search Implementation in NoSQL Databases 
  • Graded Quiz: Vector Search Implementation in NoSQL Databases 
Module 2: Course Wrap-Up  
  • Video: Course Wrap-Up 
  • Reading: Congratulations and Next Steps 
  • Reading: Thanks from the Course Team 
  • Reading: Course Rating and Feedback  

Instructors

Richa Arora

Developer

I am a seasoned full-stack developer with over 11 years of experience, specializing in MERN and MEVN stacks. My mission is to empower students by simplifying complex technical concepts and guiding them on an exciting journey from the basics to advanced levels. With a strong focus on clear explanations and hands-on projects, I aim to make learning web development both enjoyable and rewarding for aspiring developers.

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Skill-Up EdTech

Instructor

JPS Kohli CEO SkillUp

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