What you will learn
- What data engineering is, what the modern data ecosystem looks like, and the data engineering lifecycle. You will also be provided with a taste of a day in the life of a Data Engineer and tips from professionals on starting your career in this discipline.
- The fundamentals of Python programming, including data structures, the use of files, invoking APIs and libraries such as Pandas, NumPy and performing extract, transform and load (ETL) processes.
- The principles of relational databases including Database Design, creating tables, using constraints, and working with MySQL, PostgreSQL & IBM Db2.
- How to use Structured Query Language (SQL) to query a database. Use SELECT, INSERT, UPDATE, and DELETE statements, database functions, stored procedures, work with multiple tables, JOINs, and ACID transactions.
Program Overview
Expert instruction
6 skill-building courses
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4 months
4 - 6 hours per week
Discounted price: $471.60
Pre-discounted price: $524USD
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Courses in this program
IBM's Data Engineering Fundamentals Professional Certificate
- Data Engineering Basics for Everyone
- Python Basics for Data Science
- Python for Data Engineering Project
- Relational Database Basics
- SQL for Data Science
- SQL Concepts for Data Engineers
- Job Outlook
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