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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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      Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (ADP)

      Benefits: Financial Protection, Growth & Assistance

      Skills you'll gain: Benefits Administration, Compensation and Benefits, Financial Services, Financial Planning, Insurance, Communication, Payroll Administration, Administration, Tax Management, Equities, Training Programs, Employee Retention, Employee Engagement

      5
      Rating, 5 out of 5 stars
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      6 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Infosec

      Python for Command-and-control, Exfiltration and Impact

      Skills you'll gain: Threat Modeling, Cyber Operations, Threat Detection, Cybersecurity, Incident Response, Scripting, Command-Line Interface, Python Programming, Encryption, Network Analysis

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      40 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera

      Empowering and Transforming Your Organization with GenAI

      Skills you'll gain: Business Transformation, Business Communication, Communication, Internal Communications, Employee Training, Organizational Effectiveness, Organizational Strategy, Workforce Development, Stakeholder Engagement, Business Leadership, Digital Transformation, Change Management

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      26 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Parsons School of Design, The New School

      Sustainable Construction in a Circular Economy

      Skills you'll gain: Construction, Architecture and Construction, Materials Management, Procurement, Building Design, Architectural Engineering, Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Systems Thinking, Environmental Policy, Corporate Sustainability, Waste Minimization, Conceptual Design, Digital Transformation, Environment and Resource Management, Design Thinking, Health And Safety Standards, Innovation

      5
      Rating, 5 out of 5 stars
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      19 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Technion - Israel Institute of Technology

      التقانة والمستشعرات النانوية - الجزء الاول

      Skills you'll gain: Engineering, Scientific, and Technical Instruments, Semiconductors, Technology Solutions, Emerging Technologies, Chemical and Biomedical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Electronics, Ideation, Chemistry, Environmental Monitoring, Manufacturing Processes, Creative Design, Medical Imaging

      4.2
      Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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      26 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Universidad Austral

      Introducción al procesamiento de lenguaje natural

      Skills you'll gain: Natural Language Processing, Data Processing, Text Mining, Pandas (Python Package), Analysis, Big Data, Unstructured Data, Scikit Learn (Machine Learning Library), Algorithms

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      25 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Machine Learning Algorithms with R in Business Analytics

      Skills you'll gain: Exploratory Data Analysis, R Programming, Analytics, Business Analytics, Statistical Machine Learning, Applied Machine Learning, Predictive Modeling, Unsupervised Learning, Regression Analysis, Machine Learning, Classification And Regression Tree (CART), Predictive Analytics, Data Analysis, Supervised Learning

      Build toward a degree

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      38 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Starweaver

      Strategic Public Relations Planning

      Skills you'll gain: Target Audience, Public Relations, Strategic Communication, Corporate Communications, Crisis Management, Marketing and Public Relations, Media Relations, Persuasive Communication, Marketing Effectiveness, Marketing Budgets, Persona Development, Campaign Management, Social Media, Stakeholder Management, Content Strategy, Business Technologies, Technology Strategies, Generative AI Agents, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Goal Setting

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      9 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Columbia University

      Causal Inference 2

      Skills you'll gain: Statistical Inference, Econometrics, Advanced Analytics, Statistical Analysis, Regression Analysis, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Statistical Methods, Statistical Modeling, Research Design

      3.4
      Rating, 3.4 out of 5 stars
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      14 reviews

      Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Free Trial
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      Microsoft

      Copilot Best Practices, Ethics and Regulatory Implications

      Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Copilot, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Data Ethics, Data Governance, Compliance Training, Compliance Management, Information Privacy, Prompt Engineering, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Artificial Intelligence, Intellectual Property, Business Ethics, Generative AI Agents, Process Optimization, Accountability, Diversity and Inclusion

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      14 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Instructor Network

      GenAI for Legal Research

      Skills you'll gain: Legal Strategy, Legal Research, Generative AI, Data Ethics, Legal Risk, Litigation Support, Legal Writing, Artificial Intelligence, Automation, Predictive Modeling, Ethical Standards And Conduct

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Project Network

      Generative AI with Vertex AI: Build a customer chatbot

      Skills you'll gain: Cloud API, Google Cloud Platform, Text Mining, Application Programming Interface (API), Large Language Modeling, Generative AI, Natural Language Processing, Data Processing, Jupyter

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      6 reviews

      Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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

    • Benefits: Financial Protection, Growth & Assistance: Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (ADP)
    • Python for Command-and-control, Exfiltration and Impact: Infosec
    • Empowering and Transforming Your Organization with GenAI: Coursera
    • Sustainable Construction in a Circular Economy: Parsons School of Design, The New School
    • التقانة والمستشعرات النانوية - الجزء الاول: Technion - Israel Institute of Technology
    • Introducción al procesamiento de lenguaje natural: Universidad Austral
    • Machine Learning Algorithms with R in Business Analytics: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • Strategic Public Relations Planning: Starweaver
    • Causal Inference 2: Columbia University
    • Copilot Best Practices, Ethics and Regulatory Implications: Microsoft

    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.‎

    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.‎

    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.‎

    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.‎

    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.‎

    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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