★★★★★
"The structure, the practice exams, the instructor — all top tier. Passed first try."
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Aarti SharmaSenior Project Manager · TCS
— The journey
Course Outline
What the programme covers, module by module.
Module 1: Introduction to Apache Kafka
- Real-Time Data Streaming
- Apache Kafka Overview
- Event-Driven Architecture
- Kafka Ecosystem
- Industry Applications
Module 2: Kafka Architecture
- Kafka Brokers
- Topics
- Partitions
- Replication
- Cluster Architecture
Module 3: Installing and Configuring Kafka
- Environment Setup
- Kafka Installation
- Configuration Files
- Cluster Setup
- Basic Administration
Module 4: Kafka Producers
- Producer Architecture
- Sending Messages
- Producer Configuration
- Message Serialization
- Error Handling
Module 5: Kafka Consumers
- Consumer Architecture
- Consumer Groups
- Offset Management
- Message Consumption
- Consumer Configuration
Module 6: Topics and Partitions
- Topic Creation
- Partitioning Strategies
- Replication Factor
- Topic Configuration
- Data Distribution
Module 7: Kafka Message Management
- Message Structure
- Keys and Values
- Compression
- Retention Policies
- Log Management
Module 8: Kafka Streams
- Kafka Streams API
- Stream Processing
- Stateless Processing
- Stateful Processing
- Stream Transformations
Module 9: Event-Driven Applications
- Event Producers
- Event Consumers
- Event Processing
- Event Routing
- Application Design
Module 10: Kafka Connect
- Kafka Connect Architecture
- Source Connectors
- Sink Connectors
- Connector Configuration
- Data Integration
Module 11: Schema Management
- Data Schemas
- Serialization Formats
- Schema Evolution
- Data Validation
- Schema Best Practices
Module 12: Stream Processing Concepts
- Windowing
- Aggregations
- Filtering
- Joins
- Stream Operations
Module 13: Monitoring and Logging
- Kafka Metrics
- Performance Monitoring
- Log Analysis
- Monitoring Tools
- Troubleshooting
Module 14: Security in Kafka
- Authentication
- Authorization
- Encryption
- Access Control
- Security Best Practices
Module 15: Performance Optimization
- Throughput Optimization
- Latency Reduction
- Producer Tuning
- Consumer Tuning
- Cluster Optimization
Module 16: Fault Tolerance
- Replication
- Data Recovery
- High Availability
- Failover Concepts
- Reliability
Module 17: Kafka Administration
- Cluster Management
- Topic Management
- User Management
- Configuration Updates
- Maintenance Tasks
Module 18: Cloud Deployment
- Kafka on Cloud
- Container Deployment
- Managed Kafka Services
- Scaling Strategies
- Deployment Best Practices
Module 19: Integration with Big Data
- Data Pipelines
- Data Lakes
- Analytics Platforms
- Real-Time Analytics
- Enterprise Integration
Module 20: Testing and Debugging
- Unit Testing
- Integration Testing
- Debugging Techniques
- Error Diagnosis
- Performance Testing
Module 21: Best Practices
- Event Design
- Code Organization
- Operational Best Practices
- Documentation
- Production Readiness
Module 22: Apache Kafka Streaming Project
- Real-Time Data Pipeline
- Producer and Consumer Development
- Stream Processing
- Monitoring and Optimization
- Project Deployment
— 01.2 · Is it right for you?
Who it's for & what's included
Pick a delivery method to see exactly who it suits and everything you receive.
Who it's for
Classroom
Best for learners who want face-to-face tuition and to network with peers in person.
What's included
Everything you get
- ✓ Live instructor on-site
- ✓ Printed workbook & materials
- ✓ Group exercises & case studies
Who it's for
Online Instructor-Led
Best for learners who want a live instructor and a fixed schedule, without the travel.
What's included
Everything you get
- ✓ Live instructor via video call
- ✓ Digital workbook & resources
- ✓ Session recordings
Who it's for
Self-Paced
Best for self-motivated learners who need maximum flexibility around work and life.
What's included
Everything you get
- ✓ On-demand video lessons
- ✓ Interactive quizzes
- ✓ 24/7 access on any device