LEVEL 1
Data Engineer Roadmap
Pick one beginner course, which will help you learn the data engineering fundamentals. I earn as an affiliate from these links and it helps me continue providing resources like this for free. I included courses from the same subscription to reduce cost.
Google Cloud Data Engineer
Certificate included.
IBM Data Engineering
Certificate included.
Level 2
Learn SQL
Structured Query Language is an essential skill for all data engineers and is highly in-demand.
SQL from A to Z Certificate
The most popular SQL course from the #1 rated SQL learning platform. This course will bring a complete beginner to advanced FAST.
Certificate included.
Advanced SQL Certificate
Interactive course for with SQL experience looking to write more complex and effective queries and stand out from the crowd.
Certificate included.
Level 3
Python For Data Engineers
You will need strong Python skills. Start learning Python in a practical way.
Applied Data Science with Python
Programming with Python
Level 4
Learn a Big Data Tool
Learn distributed systems for big data processing. Below you will find one complete big data program, and one shorter course alternative.
Big Data Specialization
NoSQL, Big Data, and Spark
Level 5
Learn a Cloud Platform
Learn how to deploy and manage scalable data pipelines in the cloud. The two most popular cloud platforms are Amazon Web Services (AWS) and Microsoft Azure.
AWS Fundamentals Specialization
Microsoft Azure Fundamentals
Level 6
Data Pipelines and Automation
Learn containerization, orchestration, and CI/CD processes with Docker, Kubernetes, and Apache Airflow to deploy and manage data workflows.
IBM Applied DevOps Engineering Professional Certificate
IBM Applied DevOps Engineering Professional Certificate
Level 7
Start with Guided Data Projects
Guided projects are a great way of learning, and to start building your portfolio. Eventually, you can do your own projects but this is a fantastic way to begin.