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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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      Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile

      ¿Cómo viajamos por la ciudad? Asignación y equilibrio en redes de transporte.

      Skills you'll gain: Transportation Operations, Supply And Demand, Network Analysis, Operations Research, Network Model, Mathematical Modeling, Behavioral Economics, Graph Theory, Economics, Algorithms

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      53 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne

      Enseignes et afficheurs à LED

      Skills you'll gain: Field-Programmable Gate Array (FPGA), Computer Displays, Display Devices, Hardware Design, Electronic Hardware, Electronics, Electronic Components, Computational Logic, Remote Access Systems, Basic Electrical Systems, Programmable Logic Controllers, Control Systems, Embedded Systems, C (Programming Language)

      4.2
      Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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      15 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
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      SkillUp EdTech

      Mobile App Notifications, Databases, & Publishing

      Skills you'll gain: Flutter (Software), Mobile Development, React Native, Apple iOS, iOS Development, Back-End Web Development, Android Development, Application Development, UI Components, Application Deployment, Operational Databases, Database Development, Databases, Product Support, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Application Performance Management, Marketing Strategies

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      8 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: New
      New
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      Simplilearn

      Programming with C

      Skills you'll gain: C (Programming Language), Data Structures, C++ (Programming Language), Computer Programming, Programming Principles, Data Management, System Programming, Data Storage, Algorithms, Development Environment

      4.3
      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      7 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Zurich

      Sprachtechnologie in den Digital Humanities

      Skills you'll gain: Extensible Markup Language (XML), Natural Language Processing, Unstructured Data, Language Competency, Data Analysis Software, Data Quality, Machine Learning Methods, Statistical Machine Learning

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      22 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
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      Aptly

      Search Advertising with Google

      Skills you'll gain: Google Ads, Advertising Campaigns, Content Performance Analysis, Pay Per Click Advertising, Search Engine Marketing, Performance Metric, Campaign Management, Performance Analysis, Keyword Research, Performance Measurement, Bidding, Digital Advertising, Web Analytics, Registration, Advertising, Marketing, Digital Marketing, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Test Planning, Copywriting

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
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      Imperial College London

      Android Graphics with OpenGL ES

      Skills you'll gain: Logo Design, Computer Graphics, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Android Development, Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Graphics Software, Animation and Game Design, Computer Graphic Techniques

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      43 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: New
      New
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      Universidades Anáhuac

      Marketing Digital: Desde SEO hasta Analítica de Datos

      Skills you'll gain: Search Engine Marketing, Digital Marketing, Search Engine Optimization, Marketing Strategies, Email Marketing, Web Analytics and SEO, Keyword Research, Content Marketing, Customer experience strategy (CX), Marketing Effectiveness, Social Media Strategy, Marketing Analytics, Data Analysis, Paid media, Return On Investment

      4.2
      Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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      10 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Peking University

      软件工程

      Skills you'll gain: Software Engineering, Object Oriented Design, Software Testing, Software Development Tools, Unified Modeling Language, Requirements Analysis, Agile Methodology, Software Quality (SQA/SQC), Test Case, Software Development Life Cycle, Functional Requirement, User Requirements Documents, Systems Analysis, Software Development, Systems Design, Software Architecture

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      55 reviews

      Intermediate · 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

      4.3
      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      24 reviews

      Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Coursera Project Network

      Data Balancing with Gen AI: Credit Card Fraud Detection

      Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Keras (Neural Network Library), Tensorflow, Deep Learning, Dimensionality Reduction, Applied Machine Learning, Anomaly Detection, Data Processing, Data Visualization, Data Synthesis

      4.3
      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      6 reviews

      Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
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      LearnQuest

      Python Scripting: Dates, Classes and Collections

      Skills you'll gain: Unified Modeling Language, Data Modeling, Data Structures, Scripting, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Python Programming, Software Design

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      35 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • ¿Cómo viajamos por la ciudad? Asignación y equilibrio en redes de transporte.: Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile
    • Enseignes et afficheurs à LED: École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne
    • Mobile App Notifications, Databases, & Publishing: SkillUp EdTech
    • Programming with C: Simplilearn
    • Sprachtechnologie in den Digital Humanities: University of Zurich
    • Search Advertising with Google: Aptly
    • Android Graphics with OpenGL ES: Imperial College London
    • Marketing Digital: Desde SEO hasta Analítica de Datos: Universidades Anáhuac
    • 软件工程: Peking University
    • Python Scripting for DevOps: Coursera Project Network

    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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