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    Data engineering courses can help you learn how to design, build, and maintain data systems and pipelines that support analytics, machine learning, and business intelligence.

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      UBITS

      Storytelling avanzado: comunicación de alto impacto

      Skills you'll gain: Presentations, Storytelling, Data Storytelling, Oral Expression, Persuasive Communication, Public Speaking, Verbal Communication Skills, Drive Engagement, Motivational Skills, Communication, Target Audience, Leadership

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      9 reviews

      Advanced Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Maryland, College Park

      Construction Management Project Delivery Methods & Contracts

      Skills you'll gain: Construction Management, Bidding, Value Engineering, Project Closure, Construction, Risk Management, Contract Management, Architecture and Construction, Procurement, Project Design, Project Management, Feasibility Studies, Cost Reduction, Subcontracting

      5
      Rating, 5 out of 5 stars
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      8 reviews

      Intermediate Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 3 Months

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      Edureka

      PySpark in Action: Hands-On Data Processing

      Skills you'll gain: PySpark, Apache Spark, Apache Hadoop, Data Processing, Big Data, Pandas (Python Package), Data Manipulation, SQL, Data Transformation

      3
      Rating, 3 out of 5 stars
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      7 reviews

      Intermediate Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
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      Advancing Women in Tech

      Building Products at Global Scale

      Skills you'll gain: Software Architecture, Systems Architecture, Technical Management, API Design, System Design and Implementation, Technical Product Management, Engineering Management, Program Management, Microservices, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Leadership and Management, Technology Roadmaps, Amazon Web Services

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      13 reviews

      Mixed Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free Trial
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      Google Cloud

      Gemini in Google Meet

      Skills you'll gain: Google Workspace, Generative AI, Collaborative Software, Prompt Engineering

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      Rating, 4 out of 5 stars
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      9 reviews

      Beginner Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Instructor Network

      How to Conduct a Social Impact Assessment with SROI

      Skills you'll gain: Return On Investment, Sustainability Reporting, Needs Assessment, Program Evaluation, Performance Reporting, Stakeholder Management, Socioeconomics, Project Scoping, Social Sciences, Goal Setting, Project Performance, Analysis, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Environment and Resource Management, Data Collection

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      10 reviews

      Intermediate Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
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      Macquarie University

      Online teaching: Using Zoom to connect with learners

      Skills you'll gain: Education Software and Technology, Instructional Design, Virtual Environment, Collaboration, System Configuration, Safety and Security, User Accounts, Information Privacy, Communication Strategies

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
      Ā·
      68 reviews

      Beginner Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
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      Imperial College London

      Public Involvement in Research

      Skills you'll gain: Research, Research Methodologies, Program Evaluation, Community Health, Public Health, Health Policy, Surveys, Qualitative Research, Research Design, Data Collection, Interviewing Skills

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      18 reviews

      Beginner Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Google Cloud

      Generative AI with Vertex AI: Prompt Design

      Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Generative AI, Google Cloud Platform, Large Language Modeling, Cloud API

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      14 reviews

      Beginner Ā· Project Ā· Less Than 2 Hours

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      Scrimba

      Build AI Apps with LangChain.js

      Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Artificial Intelligence, Application Development, Application Performance Management, Generative AI, Scalability, User Interface (UI), Databases, Maintainability, Data Storage

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      23 reviews

      Intermediate Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Project Network

      Flask for Beginners: Creating an Application

      Skills you'll gain: Flask (Web Framework), Application Deployment, Web Applications, Application Frameworks, Application Development, Full-Stack Web Development, Web Development, HTML and CSS

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      14 reviews

      Beginner Ā· Guided Project Ā· Less Than 2 Hours

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      Coursera Project Network

      MySQL with Information Technology

      Skills you'll gain: MySQL Workbench, MySQL, Database Management, Databases, Database Management Systems, Relational Databases, Management Information Systems

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      24 reviews

      Beginner Ā· Guided Project Ā· Less Than 2 Hours

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    In summary, here are 10 of our most popular data engineering courses

    • Storytelling avanzado: comunicación de alto impacto:Ā UBITS
    • Construction Management Project Delivery Methods & Contracts:Ā University of Maryland, College Park
    • PySpark in Action: Hands-On Data Processing:Ā Edureka
    • Building Products at Global Scale:Ā Advancing Women in Tech
    • Gemini in Google Meet:Ā Google Cloud
    • How to Conduct a Social Impact Assessment with SROI:Ā Coursera Instructor Network
    • Online teaching: Using Zoom to connect with learners :Ā Macquarie University
    • Public Involvement in Research:Ā Imperial College London
    • Generative AI with Vertex AI: Prompt Design:Ā Google Cloud
    • Build AI Apps with LangChain.js:Ā Scrimba

    Why Learn Data Engineering?

    Data engineering focuses on preparing and structuring data so it can be accessed and analyzed efficiently. It involves working with databases, cloud platforms, ETL processes, and big data tools. Learning data engineering can help you manage complex data workflows, ensure data quality, and support data-driven decision-making in tech-driven organizations.

    Skills you can learn in Software Development

    Programming Language (34)
    Google (25)
    Computer Program (21)
    Software Testing (21)
    Web (19)
    Google Cloud Platform (18)
    Application Programming Interfaces (17)
    Data Structure (16)
    Problem Solving (14)
    Object-oriented Programming (13)
    Kubernetes (10)
    List & Label (10)

    Frequently Asked Questions about Data Engineering

    Top courses include the Data Engineering Foundations from IBM, Introduction to Data Engineering with DeepLearning.AI, and Data Engineering, Big Data, and Machine Learning on GCP from Google Cloud. These programs teach how to design, build, and manage data pipelines using modern tools and cloud platforms.ā€Ž

    Yes. Many data engineering courses offer a free audit option, allowing learners to access video lessons and reading materials at no cost. To complete assignments or earn a certificate, you’ll need to upgrade or apply for financial aid.ā€Ž

    You’ll learn how to build and manage data processing systems, work with data warehouses and data lakes, use tools like SQL, Apache Spark, and Airflow, and understand how to design reliable and scalable data pipelines.ā€Ž

    Not necessarily. Many beginner-friendly courses start with the fundamentals and explain data engineering concepts clearly. However, some familiarity with programming and data analysis can be helpful as you progress to more advanced topics.ā€Ž

    Yes. Data engineering is a fast-growing field with high demand in tech, finance, healthcare, and many other industries. Coursera’s data engineering courses can help you build job-ready skills, prepare for certification exams, and earn certificates that showcase your expertise to employers.ā€Ž

    This FAQ content has been made available for informational purposes only. Learners are advised to conduct additional research to ensure that courses and other credentials pursued meet their personal, professional, and financial goals.

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