Data Engineer
If you like building systems to collect and organize data, writing code for data processing, and automating data workflows this role is for you.
A Data Engineer designs and builds data pipelines for processing and storing large datasets. They optimize data systems and ensure reliable data flow, using tools like Hadoop, Spark, and cloud services.
Skills you’ll need: Data Engineering, SQL, Python Programming, Extract, Transform, Load, Data Pipelines, Data Warehousing, Big Data, Apache Spark
Data Engineer
If you like building systems to collect and organize data, writing code for data processing, and automating data workflows this role is for you.
A Data Engineer designs and builds data pipelines for processing and storing large datasets. They optimize data systems and ensure reliable data flow, using tools like Hadoop, Spark, and cloud services.
Skills you’ll need: Data Engineering, SQL, Python Programming, Extract, Transform, Load, Data Pipelines, Data Warehousing, Big Data, Apache Spark
Recommended credentials
Introduction to Data Engineering
Course 1 of 16
Python for Data Science, AI & Development
Course 2 of 16
Python Project for Data Engineering
Course 3 of 16
Introduction to Relational Databases (RDBMS)
Course 4 of 16
Databases and SQL for Data Science with Python
Course 5 of 16
Hands-on Introduction to Linux Commands and Shell Scripting
Course 6 of 16
Relational Database Administration (DBA)
Course 7 of 16
ETL and Data Pipelines with Shell, Airflow and Kafka
Course 8 of 16
Data Warehouse Fundamentals
Course 9 of 16
BI Dashboards with IBM Cognos Analytics and Google Looker
Course 10 of 16
Introduction to NoSQL Databases
Course 11 of 16
Introduction to Big Data with Spark and Hadoop
Course 12 of 16
Machine Learning with Apache Spark
Course 13 of 16
Data Engineering Capstone Project
Course 14 of 16
Generative AI: Elevate your Data Engineering Career
Course 15 of 16
Data Engineering Career Guide and Interview Preparation
Course 16 of 16
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