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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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      Coursera Project Network

      Mastering Data Analysis with Pandas: Learning Path Part 2

      Skills you'll gain: Pandas (Python Package), Data Analysis, Data Manipulation, Data Wrangling, Python Programming

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      28 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Whizlabs

      Exam Prep: HashiCorp Certified Terraform Associate (003)

      Skills you'll gain: Terraform, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), AWS CloudFormation, Cloud Infrastructure, Cloud Platforms, Amazon Web Services, Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud, Cloud Computing, Amazon S3, Version Control

      3.2
      Rating, 3.2 out of 5 stars
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      18 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of California, Davis

      Identifying Security Vulnerabilities in C/C++Programming

      Skills you'll gain: Secure Coding, Application Security, C and C++, Linux, Vulnerability Assessments, Security Engineering, User Accounts, Data Validation, Debugging, Cryptography, C (Programming Language), Identity and Access Management, Encryption, File Management, OS Process Management

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      80 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
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      Google Cloud

      Feature Engineering en Español

      Skills you'll gain: Feature Engineering, Tensorflow, Data Pipelines, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Keras (Neural Network Library), Data Transformation, Data Processing, Data Modeling, Machine Learning

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      37 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
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      University of Houston

      Value-Based Care: Managing Processes to Improve Outcomes

      Skills you'll gain: Medical Management, Preventative Care, Care Management, Practice Management, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Interoperability, Primary Care, Health Informatics, Care Coordination, Patient Coordination, Chronic Diseases, Health Care, Electronic Medical Record, Data Management

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      44 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: New
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      Coursera Instructor Network

      Introduction to Retrieval Augmented Generation (RAG)

      Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Large Language Modeling, ChatGPT, OpenAI, Generative AI, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Natural Language Processing, Application Development, Data Store, Data Storage Technologies

      4.3
      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      12 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
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      Fundação Instituto de Administração

      Machine Learning Aplicado ao Marketing

      Skills you'll gain: Big Data, Data Mining, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Marketing Automation, Marketing Strategies, Data Visualization, Customer experience strategy (CX), Digital Transformation, Marketing Analytics, Data Visualization Software, MarTech, Data Modeling, R Programming, Data Science, Data Analysis, Marketing, Innovation, Business Analytics, Data Manipulation, Data Structures

      4.2
      Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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      55 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      Free Trial
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      University of California, Davis

      Fire and Explosion Hazards Analysis

      Skills you'll gain: Chemical Engineering, Safety Assurance, Failure Analysis, Risk Control, Engineering Analysis, Process Analysis, Engineering Calculations, Estimation, Mathematical Modeling

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      30 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Project Network

      Retrieve Data with Multiple-Table SQL Queries

      Skills you'll gain: SQL, Query Languages, Relational Databases, Database Management, Databases

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      96 reviews

      Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      IBM

      IBM z/OS Rexx Programming

      Skills you'll gain: Debugging, z/OS, Job Control Language (JCL), Mainframe Computing, Scripting Languages, Programming Principles, Development Environment, Program Development, Data Structures, Command-Line Interface, Automation, Data Management, Application Development

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      23 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
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      University of Minnesota

      Nursing Informatics Leadership Theory and Practice

      Skills you'll gain: Leadership, Nursing Administration, Nursing, Health Care Administration, Health Informatics, Innovation, Systems Thinking, Self-Awareness, Personal Development, Cultural Diversity

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      49 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
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      LearnQuest

      Capstone Project: Advanced AI for Drug Discovery

      Skills you'll gain: Feature Engineering, Bioinformatics, Dimensionality Reduction, Predictive Modeling, Artificial Neural Networks, Pandas (Python Package), Verification And Validation, Unsupervised Learning, Scikit Learn (Machine Learning Library), Data Manipulation, Regression Analysis, Machine Learning Algorithms, Exploratory Data Analysis

      1.9
      Rating, 1.9 out of 5 stars
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      15 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Mastering Data Analysis with Pandas: Learning Path Part 2: Coursera Project Network
    • Exam Prep: HashiCorp Certified Terraform Associate (003): Whizlabs
    • Identifying Security Vulnerabilities in C/C++Programming: University of California, Davis
    • Feature Engineering en Español: Google Cloud
    • Value-Based Care: Managing Processes to Improve Outcomes: University of Houston
    • Introduction to Retrieval Augmented Generation (RAG): Coursera Instructor Network
    • Machine Learning Aplicado ao Marketing: Fundação Instituto de Administração
    • Fire and Explosion Hazards Analysis: University of California, Davis
    • Retrieve Data with Multiple-Table SQL Queries: Coursera Project Network
    • IBM z/OS Rexx Programming: IBM

    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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