Foundations of Data Engineering

Data is the backbone of modern applications and artificial intelligence, but it must be collected, cleaned, and organized before it can be used. If you want to understand how data moves behind the scenes, this course is your perfect starting point. You will transition from having no prior knowledge to understanding the core architecture of data systems and how to construct basic data workflows. What you'll learn: • Understand key data engineering terminology, core concepts, and ecosystem definitions. • Learn the differences between various database types and storage solutions. • Master the fundamentals of the ETL (Extract, Transform, Load) process. • Build simple, reliable data pipelines to move and organize information. • Apply foundational data architecture principles to prepare data for analytics. This course walks you through the complete lifecycle of data engineering, starting with essential definitions before moving into practical database management and pipeline creation. You will explore the foundational techniques used to keep data flowing securely and efficiently across systems. Designed for absolute beginners, this program requires no prior programming or data experience. Start your journey into data engineering today and learn how to power the future of data-driven decisions.