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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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    Find the Best Data Engineering Course for Your Goals

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      Imperial College London

      Advanced App Development in Android Capstone

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

      4.2
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      10 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Instructor Network

      Building AI Agents: Automation and NLP Foundations

      Skills you'll gain: Generative AI Agents, Artificial Intelligence, Agentic systems, OpenAI, Automation, ChatGPT, Generative AI, Business Process Automation, Software Development Tools, Prompt Engineering, Large Language Modeling, Decision Making, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Performance Analysis

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Project Network

      Evaluating Student Understanding with Socrative

      Skills you'll gain: Education Software and Technology, Real Time Data

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      32 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      University of Florida

      Agroforestry II: Major Systems of the World

      Skills you'll gain: Land Management, Natural Resource Management, Environment and Resource Management, Systems Thinking, Environment, Cultural Diversity, Spatial Analysis, Environmental Science, Research

      4.6
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      7 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

      Social Science Approaches to the Study of Chinese Society Part 2

      Skills you'll gain: Research Design, Social Sciences, Research, Surveys, Qualitative Research, Statistical Analysis, Data Collection, Higher Education, Correlation Analysis, Sample Size Determination, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Probability & Statistics, Regression Analysis

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      20 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      A Technical Leader's Qualities and Effectiveness

      Skills you'll gain: Stakeholder Management, Technical Management, Engineering Management, Negotiation, Mentorship, Leadership, Courage, Growth Mindedness, Business Leadership, Team Leadership, Office Management, Collaboration, Professional Development, Visionary, Personal Development, Accountability, Positivity, Resilience

      Build toward a degree

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      13 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo

      Análisis de riesgos de desastres y cambio climático

      Skills you'll gain: Risk Analysis, Risk Management, Risk Modeling, Project Risk Management, Governance, Failure Analysis, Feasibility Studies, Disaster Recovery, Mitigation, Analysis, Business Metrics, Performance Metric, Vulnerability Assessments, Civil Engineering, Decision Making, Cost Benefit Analysis, Prioritization, Economic Development, Finance, Quantitative Research

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      28 reviews

      Advanced · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      H2O.ai

      Large Language Models

      Skills you'll gain: Large Language Modeling, Collaborative Software, Artificial Neural Networks, Deep Learning, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Generative AI, Prompt Engineering, Machine Learning Methods, Training Programs, Data Validation, Data Cleansing, Program Evaluation, Business Logic, Natural Language Processing, Applied Machine Learning, AI Personalization, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Data Processing, Data Transformation, Verification And Validation

      3.6
      Rating, 3.6 out of 5 stars
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      11 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Fundação Instituto de Administração

      Pesquisa de Mercado e Estratégia de Marketing

      Skills you'll gain: Quantitative Research, Qualitative Research, Marketing Analytics, Market Analysis, Market Research, Survey Creation, Exploratory Data Analysis, Marketing Strategies, Sampling (Statistics), Strategic Marketing, Marketing Management, Data Collection, Market Intelligence, Forecasting, Strategic Decision-Making, Data Analysis, Predictive Modeling, Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Marketing

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      36 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Coursera Instructor Network

      GenAI for People and Talent Management

      Skills you'll gain: Generative AI Agents, Employee Performance Management, Workforce Planning, Talent Management, Performance Management, AI Personalization, People Development, Human Resource Strategy, Performance Review, Workforce Development, HR Tech, People Analytics, Workforce Management, Training Programs, Diversity and Inclusion, Employee Engagement

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Packt

      Security Architecture and Engineering

      Skills you'll gain: IT Security Architecture, Security Controls, Cryptography, Security Engineering, Application Security, Vulnerability Assessments, Information Systems Security, Encryption, Cybersecurity, Infrastructure Security, Computer Security, Threat Modeling, Network Security, Public Key Infrastructure, Authentications, Data Integrity

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Codio

      Introduction to Terraform

      Skills you'll gain: Terraform, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS), Cloud Infrastructure, Amazon Web Services, Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud, Infrastructure Architecture, Cloud Management, Program Development, Programming Principles, Data Security, Version Control, File Management

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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Advanced App Development in Android Capstone: Imperial College London
    • Building AI Agents: Automation and NLP Foundations: Coursera Instructor Network
    • Evaluating Student Understanding with Socrative: Coursera Project Network
    • Agroforestry II: Major Systems of the World: University of Florida
    • Social Science Approaches to the Study of Chinese Society Part 2: The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
    • A Technical Leader's Qualities and Effectiveness: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Análisis de riesgos de desastres y cambio climático: Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo
    • Large Language Models: H2O.ai
    • Pesquisa de Mercado e Estratégia de Marketing: Fundação Instituto de Administração
    • GenAI for People and Talent Management: Coursera Instructor 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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