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

• Understand data engineering ecosystem and lifecycle with industry insights
• Learn Python programming basics including data structures, file operations, APIs, and ETL
• Understand relational database design and usage with MySQL, PostgreSQL, and IBM Db2
• Write advanced SQL queries including transactions and joins

• Basic computer and internet skills helpful
• Ability to read course instructions in English and complete practical exercises