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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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    • É

      École Polytechnique

      Outsmarting intermittency

      Skills you'll gain: Electrical Power, Electrical Systems, Electric Power Systems, Energy and Utilities, Basic Electrical Systems, Technology Solutions, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      30 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • G

      Google Cloud

      Generative AI with Vertex AI: Prompt Design

      Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Generative AI, Google Cloud Platform, Large Language Modeling, Cloud API

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
      ·
      14 reviews

      Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      U

      University of Colorado System

      SRS Documents: Requirements and Diagrammatic Notations

      Skills you'll gain: Software Design Documents, User Requirements Documents, Functional Requirement, Software Documentation, Unified Modeling Language, Functional Specification, Requirements Analysis, System Requirements, Systems Design, Technical Documentation, Data Modeling, Software Visualization, Systems Analysis, Dataflow

      4.3
      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
      ·
      53 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • U

      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      التسويق في عالم رقمي

      Skills you'll gain: Innovation, Marketing, Marketing Strategies, New Product Development, Product Development, Digital Media Strategy, Digital Marketing, Consumer Behaviour, Marketing Channel, Product Promotion, Digital Transformation, Customer Engagement, Branding, Price Negotiation

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
      ·
      39 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      T

      Tecnológico de Monterrey

      Impulsando la transformación del marketing digital

      Skills you'll gain: Brand Management, Digital Media Strategy, Digital Marketing, Marketing Communications, Digital Transformation, Marketing Analytics, Social Media Marketing, Marketing Strategies, Consumer Behaviour, Business Strategy, Innovation, Automation

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      79 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • C

      Coursera Project Network

      Building Statistical Models in R: Linear Regression

      Skills you'll gain: Exploratory Data Analysis, Statistical Modeling, Regression Analysis, Data Visualization, Data Analysis, Statistical Methods, Scatter Plots, R Programming, Plot (Graphics), Predictive Modeling

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      19 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      M

      Microsoft

      Stakeholder Relations and Reporting

      Skills you'll gain: Stakeholder Communications, Stakeholder Management, Stakeholder Engagement, Public Relations, Marketing and Public Relations, Media Relations, Performance Reporting, Report Writing, Strategic Communication, Business Reporting, Marketing Effectiveness, Research Reports, Community Outreach, Performance Metric, Communication Strategies, Presentations, Relationship Building, Data Visualization, Data Collection

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
      ·
      12 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • R

      Rice University

      Введение в анализ данных с помощью Excel

      Skills you'll gain: Pivot Tables And Charts, Excel Formulas, Graphing, Microsoft Excel, Spreadsheet Software, Data Analysis, Histogram, Scatter Plots, Data Import/Export, Data Manipulation, Data Management

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      12 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • U

      University of Colorado Boulder

      Water in the Western United States

      Skills you'll gain: Water Resources, Natural Resource Management, Civil Engineering, Environment and Resource Management, Land Management, Social Studies, Energy and Utilities, Environmental Laws, Environmental Science, Environmental Issue, Cultural Sensitivity, Geographic Information Systems, Political Sciences

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      25 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
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      CertNexus

      Analyze Data

      Skills you'll gain: Data Analysis, Data Visualization, Statistical Analysis, Exploratory Data Analysis, Business Analytics, Analytical Skills, Data Processing, Data Transformation, Descriptive Statistics, Histogram, Scatter Plots, Applied Machine Learning

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      18 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • N

      Nanjing University

      软件测试 (Software Testing)

      Skills you'll gain: Software Testing, Functional Testing, System Testing, Performance Testing, Debugging, Unit Testing, Test Automation, Test Case, Integration Testing, Selenium (Software), Mobile Development

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
      ·
      34 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      L

      L&T EduTech

      Conceptual Planning of Bridges

      Skills you'll gain: Engineering Calculations, Structural Engineering, Structural Analysis, Civil Engineering, Engineering Analysis, Construction, Conceptual Design, Environmental Engineering, Finite Element Methods, Hydraulics, Design

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
      ·
      9 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Outsmarting intermittency: École Polytechnique
    • Generative AI with Vertex AI: Prompt Design: Google Cloud
    • SRS Documents: Requirements and Diagrammatic Notations: University of Colorado System
    • التسويق في عالم رقمي: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • Impulsando la transformación del marketing digital: Tecnológico de Monterrey
    • Building Statistical Models in R: Linear Regression: Coursera Project Network
    • Stakeholder Relations and Reporting: Microsoft
    • Введение в анализ данных с помощью Excel: Rice University
    • Water in the Western United States: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Analyze Data: CertNexus

    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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