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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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      Rice University

      Physics of Oscillators and Waves

      Skills you'll gain: Mechanics, Physics, Vibrations, Advanced Mathematics, Mathematical Modeling, Differential Equations, Calculus, Trigonometry, Applied Mathematics

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      8 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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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

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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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      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

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      CVS Health

      Retail Customer Service

      Skills you'll gain: Transaction Processing, Retail Sales, Retail Store Operations, Cash Register Operation, Greeting Customers, Customer Inquiries, Teamwork, Customer Service, Data Entry, Customer Relationship Building, Point of Sale, E-Commerce, Order Management Systems, Professionalism, Payment Processing and Collection, Inventory Management System, Communication

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      23 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Politecnico di Milano

      Water: an essential resource

      Skills you'll gain: Water Resources, Environmental Engineering, Sanitation, Environmental Monitoring, Civil Engineering, Environment and Resource Management, Environmental Science, Chemical Engineering, Pollution Prevention, Human Centered Design, Risk Analysis, Continuous Monitoring, Machine Learning

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      52 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Universidad Austral

      Procesamiento de Lenguaje Natural

      Skills you'll gain: Web Scraping, Natural Language Processing, Data Integration, Data Processing, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), PyTorch (Machine Learning Library), Machine Learning Algorithms, Data Cleansing, Artificial Neural Networks, Keras (Neural Network Library), Tensorflow, Text Mining, Jupyter, Application Lifecycle Management, Pandas (Python Package), Systems Architecture, Analysis, Deep Learning, Application Development, Scripting

      4.1
      Rating, 4.1 out of 5 stars
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      53 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Coursera Project Network

      Tableau Public for Beginners: Data Visualization Basics

      Skills you'll gain: Dashboard, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Presentation, Tableau Software, Data Visualization Software, Data Analysis Software, Digital Publishing, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Data Import/Export

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      Rating, 4 out of 5 stars
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      6 reviews

      Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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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

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      Board Infinity

      Advanced SHRM Competencies and Knowledge

      Skills you'll gain: Talent Acquisition, Human Resources, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Recruitment Strategies, Human Resource Strategy, Leadership Development, HR Tech, Organizational Change, Communication, Strategic Leadership, Human Resources Information System (HRIS), Organizational Effectiveness, Innovation, Team Building, Change Management, Employee Onboarding, Decision Making, Ethical Standards And Conduct

      3.9
      Rating, 3.9 out of 5 stars
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      14 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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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

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

    • Physics of Oscillators and Waves: Rice University
    • Value-Based Care: Managing Processes to Improve Outcomes: University of Houston
    • Exam Prep: HashiCorp Certified Terraform Associate (003): Whizlabs
    • IBM z/OS Rexx Programming: IBM
    • Retail Customer Service: CVS Health
    • Water: an essential resource: Politecnico di Milano
    • Procesamiento de Lenguaje Natural: Universidad Austral
    • Tableau Public for Beginners: Data Visualization Basics: Coursera Project Network
    • Identifying Security Vulnerabilities in C/C++Programming: University of California, Davis
    • Advanced SHRM Competencies and Knowledge: Board Infinity

    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

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    Google (25)
    Computer Program (21)
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    Problem Solving (14)
    Object-oriented Programming (13)
    Kubernetes (10)
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    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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