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    • Status: Free Trial
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      University of Pennsylvania

      AI For Business

      Skills you'll gain: AI Personalization, Generative AI, Data Ethics, HR Tech, Data Governance, Big Data, Machine Learning, Personally Identifiable Information, Data Security, Governance, Business Strategy, Human Resources, Organizational Strategy, Customer Data Management, Credit Risk, Risk Management, Tensorflow, Personalized Service, Data-Driven Decision-Making, People Management

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      1.4K reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Duke University

      Introductory C Programming

      Skills you'll gain: Debugging, Maintainability, Programming Principles, Algorithms, Software Testing, Program Development, C (Programming Language), Pseudocode, Computational Thinking, Software Engineering, Simulations, Test Case, System Programming, Data Structures, Software Development, Computer Programming, Command-Line Interface, Operating Systems, Development Environment, User Interface (UI)

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      7.3K reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Nanjing University

      Data Processing Using Python

      Skills you'll gain: Data Processing, Data Mining, Data Structures, Data Presentation, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Web Scraping, Data Analysis, Python Programming, Pandas (Python Package), NumPy, Data Visualization, Data Import/Export, Data Manipulation, Matplotlib, User Interface (UI) Design

      4.1
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      374 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Campus BBVA

      Business Analytics

      Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Dashboard, Business Analytics, Data Quality, Business Intelligence, Data Analysis, Descriptive Statistics, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Probability & Statistics, Statistical Inference, Big Data, Exploratory Data Analysis, Project Management Life Cycle, Job Analysis

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      28 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Amazon Web Services

      Essentials of Prompt Engineering

      Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, ChatGPT, OpenAI, Generative AI, Large Language Modeling

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      281 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Johns Hopkins University

      HTML, CSS, and Javascript for Web Developers

      Skills you'll gain: HTML and CSS, Javascript, Responsive Web Design, Ajax, Front-End Web Development, Web Design, Web Applications, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Browser Compatibility, Web Development, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Usability, Cross Platform Development

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      17K reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Algorithms for Battery Management Systems

      Skills you'll gain: Electrical Systems, Electrical Safety, Simulations, Thermal Management, Basic Electrical Systems, Estimation, Power Electronics, Control Systems, Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mathematical Modeling, Electronic Components, High Voltage, Electrical Power, Electronic Systems, Energy and Utilities, Matlab, Failure Analysis, Electrical Substation, Numerical Analysis

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      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      2.5K reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Tableau Learning Partner

      Data Analysis with Tableau

      Skills you'll gain: Exploratory Data Analysis, Tableau Software, Statistical Visualization, Data Analysis, Descriptive Statistics, Predictive Analytics, Data Processing, Box Plots, Statistical Analysis, Data Cleansing, Scatter Plots, Data Visualization Software, Trend Analysis, Histogram, Data Manipulation, Regression Analysis, Correlation Analysis

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      89 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Google Cloud

      Preparing for Google Cloud Certification: Machine Learning Engineer

      Skills you'll gain: Feature Engineering, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Prompt Engineering, Google Cloud Platform, Generative AI, Tensorflow, Keras (Neural Network Library), Apache Airflow, Cloud Infrastructure, CI/CD, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Data Pipelines, Dataflow, Systems Design, Cloud Platforms, Data Management, Data Governance, Hybrid Cloud Computing, Workflow Management, Application Deployment

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      4.9K reviews

      Intermediate · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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      Free Trial
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      Michigan State University

      Photography Basics and Beyond: From Smartphone to DSLR

      Skills you'll gain: Design Elements And Principles, Photography, Photo Editing, Peer Review, Graphic and Visual Design, Post-Production, Photo/Video Production and Technology, Digital Design, File Management, Adobe Creative Cloud, Creativity, Color Theory, Storytelling, Content Creation, Writing, Information Privacy, Web Design and Development

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Packt

      Exploratory Data Analysis & Core ML Algorithms

      Skills you'll gain: Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Processing, Predictive Modeling, Classification And Regression Tree (CART), Data Analysis, Machine Learning Algorithms, Regression Analysis, Statistical Modeling, Data Cleansing, Feature Engineering, Supervised Learning, Data Manipulation, Predictive Analytics, Data Visualization

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Google Cloud

      Digital Transformation Using AI/ML with Google Cloud

      Skills you'll gain: Serverless Computing, Digital Transformation, Cloud Services, Data Ethics, Cloud Infrastructure, Google Cloud Platform, Application Programming Interface (API), Applied Machine Learning, Hybrid Cloud Computing, Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS), Cloud Computing, Public Cloud, Technical Management, Business Transformation, Containerization, Technology Strategies, Cloud-Native Computing, Multi-Cloud, IT Management, Machine Learning

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      7.4K reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • AI For Business: University of Pennsylvania
    • Introductory C Programming: Duke University
    • Data Processing Using Python: Nanjing University
    • Business Analytics : Campus BBVA
    • Essentials of Prompt Engineering: Amazon Web Services
    • HTML, CSS, and Javascript for Web Developers: Johns Hopkins University
    • Algorithms for Battery Management Systems: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Data Analysis with Tableau: Tableau Learning Partner
    • Preparing for Google Cloud Certification: Machine Learning Engineer: Google Cloud
    • Photography Basics and Beyond: From Smartphone to DSLR: Michigan State University

    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.

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    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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