Data Engineer
A data engineer builds the pipelines to connect data input to analysis.
Includes Python 3, SQL, pandas, PySpark, Git, MongoDB, and more.
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Skill level
BeginnerTime to complete
Average based on combined completion rates — individual pacing in lessons, projects, and quizzes may vary90 hoursProjects
60Prerequisites
None
About this career path
Data Engineers make data usable and are essential to the field of Data Science. In this Career Path, you’ll learn how to create robust and resilient data pipelines to connect data sources to analytics tools. By the time you’re done, you’ll have the well-rounded skills needed to enter this in-demand job market.
Syllabus
17 units • 67 lessons • 60 projects • 59 quizzes- 1
Welcome to the Data Engineer Career Path
Discover what you will learn on your journey to becoming a Data Engineer!
- 2
Python Fundamentals for Data Engineers
Learn the fundamentals of Python, and build your data engineering foundation.
- 3
SQL Fundamentals for Data Engineers
Learn how to create, manage, and protect relational databases with SQL.
- 4
Python Pandas for Data Engineers
Learn the basics of Pandas, an industry standard Python library that provides tools for data manipulation and analysis.
- 5
Advanced SQL for Data Engineers
Keep building your SQL skills with advanced techniques and hands-on practice.
- 6
Data Wrangling, Cleaning, and Tidying
Clean, well-structured data is essential to data science but cleaning data requires both a keen eye and technical skills. Develop both here!
- 7
Getting Started Off-Platform for Data Engineers
Learn how to do data engineering projects on your own computer locally!
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Take your skills into the real world with projects
Practice new skills, connect concepts, and put it all together to create something of your own.- portfolio Project
Bike Rental Data Management
Use Python pandas and SQL to create an analytics ready Postgres database for a bike rental company. - portfolio Project
Subscriber Cancellations Data Pipeline
Create a data pipeline for updating an online subscription service's canceled subscriber database. - portfolio Project
GitHub Data Engineering Portfolio
Set up a portfolio on GitHub to display your Data Engineering projects!
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