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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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      Board Infinity

      Foundations of Management Consulting: Strategies & Tools

      Skills you'll gain: Financial Statement Analysis, Selling Techniques, Operations Management, Management Consulting, Mergers & Acquisitions, Financial Analysis, Sales, Operational Efficiency, Business Management, Due Diligence, Business Consulting, Supply Chain Management, Growth Strategies, Strategic Thinking, Marketing Strategies, Logistics, Estimation, Business Analysis, Interviewing Skills, Consultative Approaches

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Instructor Network

      Introduction to Prompt Injection Vulnerabilities

      Skills you'll gain: Large Language Modeling, Cybersecurity, Prompt Engineering, Cyber Security Strategy, Cyber Attacks, Threat Modeling, Risk Analysis, Application Security, Vulnerability Assessments, Network Security, Risk Mitigation, Natural Language Processing

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      Rating, 4.1 out of 5 stars
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      14 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      LearnQuest

      Test-Driven Development

      Skills you'll gain: Continuous Delivery, Test Driven Development (TDD), Unit Testing, Continuous Deployment, Continuous Integration, CI/CD, Agile Methodology, Test Automation, Code Review, Maintainability, Software Development, Mockups, Software Development Methodologies, Test Case, Development Testing, Software Testing, Integration Testing, Debugging, Python Programming, Version Control

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      Rating, 4 out of 5 stars
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      80 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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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

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      Rating, 3.4 out of 5 stars
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      14 reviews

      Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Project Network

      Python Scripting for DevOps

      Skills you'll gain: Scripting, Scripting Languages, Python Programming, Computer Programming Tools, Devops Tools, Data Structures, Programming Principles, Program Development

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      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      24 reviews

      Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Google Cloud

      Architecting with Google Compute Engine en Français

      Skills you'll gain: Cloud Infrastructure, Cloud Applications, Identity and Access Management, Google Cloud Platform, Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS), Load Balancing, Cloud Services, Cloud Computing, Cloud Storage, Microservices, Terraform, Application Deployment, Data Storage, Virtual Machines, Kubernetes, Cloud Computing Architecture, Network Architecture, Cloud Security, Application Development, Cloud Management

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      96 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Coursera Instructor Network

      Automated Report Generation with Generative AI

      Skills you'll gain: Report Writing, Digital Transformation, Automation, Generative AI, Business Reporting, Performance Reporting, Business Process Automation, Organizational Skills, Operational Efficiency, Artificial Intelligence, Data Analysis, Data Integrity

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      Rating, 4 out of 5 stars
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      39 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Dartmouth College

      Question Reality! Science, philosophy, a search for meaning

      Skills you'll gain: Scientific Methods, Theoretical Computer Science, Logical Reasoning, General Science and Research, Physics, Physical Science, Artificial Intelligence, Computational Thinking, Mathematics and Mathematical Modeling, Experimentation, Simulations, Computer Science, Psychology, Science and Research, Ancient History, Vibrations, Mechanics, Chemistry, Research, World History

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      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      32 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free
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      Amazon Web Services

      Security, Compliance, and Governance for AI Solutions

      Skills you'll gain: Data Governance, AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM), Cloud Security, Amazon Web Services, Cyber Governance, Information Systems Security, Security Controls

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      49 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Oracle

      Oracle Cloud and AI Specialization Program

      Skills you'll gain: Oracle Cloud, Large Language Modeling, Generative AI, Cloud Solutions, Supply Chain Management, Cloud Computing, Cloud Infrastructure, Enterprise Resource Planning, Cloud Services, ChatGPT, Supply Chain Systems, Cloud Platforms, Cloud Applications, Supply Chain, Supply Chain Planning, Artificial Intelligence, Supervised Learning, Deep Learning, Prompt Engineering, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML)

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      10 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      The University of Chicago

      Machine Learning: Concepts and Applications

      Skills you'll gain: Unsupervised Learning, Machine Learning Algorithms, Deep Learning, Machine Learning, Classification And Regression Tree (CART), Decision Tree Learning, Applied Machine Learning, Scikit Learn (Machine Learning Library), Supervised Learning, Regression Analysis, Random Forest Algorithm, Dimensionality Reduction, Statistical Methods, Tensorflow, Feature Engineering, Artificial Neural Networks, Pandas (Python Package)

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      Rating, 4 out of 5 stars
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      23 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Johns Hopkins University

      Calculus through Data & Modelling: Series and Integration

      Skills you'll gain: Calculus, Integral Calculus, Advanced Mathematics, Mathematical Theory & Analysis, Applied Mathematics, Numerical Analysis, Mathematical Modeling

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      Rating, 5 out of 5 stars
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      47 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Foundations of Management Consulting: Strategies & Tools: Board Infinity
    • Introduction to Prompt Injection Vulnerabilities: Coursera Instructor Network
    • Test-Driven Development: LearnQuest
    • Causal Inference 2: Columbia University
    • Python Scripting for DevOps: Coursera Project Network
    • Architecting with Google Compute Engine en Français: Google Cloud
    • Automated Report Generation with Generative AI: Coursera Instructor Network
    • Question Reality! Science, philosophy, a search for meaning: Dartmouth College
    • Security, Compliance, and Governance for AI Solutions: Amazon Web Services
    • Oracle Cloud and AI Specialization Program: Oracle

    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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