Data Engineering Foundations and Architecture — PickAClass
4.6 (5) ⏱ 2h 36m 📚 26 lessons 🎧 Audio version

Data Engineering Foundations and Architecture

Learn to design scalable data pipelines and manage modern data infrastructure through written guides and practical exercises.

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About this course

Every modern business relies on clean, accessible data, but someone has to build the systems that make that possible. This course teaches you how to design and maintain the infrastructure that powers data-driven decision-making. You will learn how to transform raw information into structured assets by mastering the tools and methodologies used by professional data engineers. What you'll learn: - Understand the fundamental principles of data engineering and the modern data stack. - Build automated ETL and ELT pipelines to streamline data movement and transformation. - Design robust data architectures using SQL, Python, and cloud-native storage concepts. - Apply Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) basics to manage data environments reliably. - Implement CI/CD patterns to automate the testing and deployment of data workflows. - Master data modeling techniques to ensure high performance and data integrity. - Practice monitoring and observability to maintain healthy data systems. The curriculum starts with essential definitions and moves through practical data processing, storage strategies, and modern deployment practices. This program is built for beginners looking to enter the data field with no prior engineering background required. Begin building the backbone of modern data systems today.

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Coursework summary
Lessons completed 14 / 14
Practice questions 26 / 28
Assignments submitted 4 (avg 4.5 / 5)
Capstone project Reviewed — 4.6 / 5
Total practice 6.2 hrs
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Cohort rank Top 12% of 1,625
Time to completion 11 days (median: 22)
Mastery score 91 / 100
Practice-question score 94%
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Reviews (5)

Juana Morales PA Verified learner
★ 5 · June 3, 2026

This course delivered exactly what I needed. The practical exercises were particularly helpful.

Valeria Herrera CO
★ 5 · May 31, 2026

This course exceeded my expectations. The real-world applications discussed are incredibly useful. Great job!

Jack Jackson AU
★ 5 · May 31, 2026

Thoroughly enjoyed this course. The way the information was presented was excellent, and the practical applications were highlighted effectively. Great job!

Nicolás Moreno EC Verified learner
★ 4 · May 28, 2026

This course exceeded my expectations. The structure was perfect, building knowledge step-by-step. Really valuable content.

Henry König AT
★ 4 · May 26, 2026

Solid content and presented clearly. I appreciated the real-world applications shown. Could have used a few more practice opportunities.

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