Data Engineering Foundations

Data engineering is one of the fastest-growing tech occupations, where the demand for skilled data engineers far outweighs the supply. The goal of data engineering is to make quality data available for fact-finding and data-driven decision making. This Specialization from IBM will help anyone interested in pursuing a career in data engineering by teaching fundamental skills to get started in this field. No prior data engineering experience is required to succeed in this Specialization.The Specialization consists of 5 self-paced online courses covering skills required for data engineering, including the data engineering ecosystem and lifecycle, Python, SQL, and Relational Databases. You will learn these data engineering prerequisites through engaging videos and hands-on practice using real tools and real-world databases. You'll develop your understanding of data engineering, gain skills that can be applied directly to a data career, and build the foundation of your data engineering career.Upon successfully completing these courses, you will have the practical knowledge and experience to delve deeper into data engineering and work on more advanced data engineering projects.

Course 1: Introduction to Data Engineering
- Offered by IBM. This course introduces you to the core concepts, processes, and tools you need to know in order to get a foundational ... Enroll for free.

Course 2: Python for Data Science, AI & Development
- Offered by IBM. Kickstart your learning of Python for data science, as well as programming in general, with this beginner-friendly ... Enroll for free.

Course 3: Python Project for Data Engineering
- Offered by IBM. This mini-course is intended to apply foundational Python skills by implementing different techniques to collect and work ... Enroll for free.

Course 4: Introduction to Relational Databases (RDBMS)
- Offered by IBM. Are you ready to dive into the world of data engineering? You’ll need a solid understanding of how data is stored, ... Enroll for free.

Course 5: Databases and SQL for Data Science with Python
- Offered by IBM. Much of the world's data resides in databases. SQL (or Structured Query Language) is a powerful language which is used for ... Enroll for free.