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Course Outline
What the programme covers, module by module.
Module 1: Google Cloud Data Engineering Fundamentals
- Google Cloud platform overview
- Data engineering lifecycle
- Google Cloud architecture
- Core data services
- Solution design principles
Module 2: Google Cloud Storage
- Cloud Storage fundamentals
- Storage classes
- Object lifecycle management
- Data organization
- Data security
Module 3: BigQuery Fundamentals
- BigQuery architecture
- Datasets and tables
- SQL querying
- Data loading
- Query optimization
Module 4: Data Ingestion Services
- Batch data ingestion
- Streaming data ingestion
- Pub/Sub fundamentals
- Data transfer services
- Data import strategies
Module 5: Data Processing with Dataflow
- Apache Beam concepts
- Dataflow architecture
- Batch pipelines
- Streaming pipelines
- Pipeline monitoring
Module 6: Data Transformation
- ETL concepts
- ELT workflows
- Data cleansing
- Data enrichment
- Transformation best practices
Module 7: Cloud Dataproc
- Managed Spark clusters
- Hadoop ecosystem
- Job execution
- Cluster management
- Performance tuning
Module 8: Cloud Composer
- Workflow orchestration
- Apache Airflow basics
- DAG creation
- Scheduling pipelines
- Workflow monitoring
Module 9: Cloud SQL and Databases
- Cloud SQL
- Cloud Spanner overview
- Firestore
- Bigtable
- Database selection
Module 10: Data Warehousing
- Enterprise data warehouse concepts
- BigQuery optimization
- Partitioning
- Clustering
- Data modeling
Module 11: Streaming Analytics
- Pub/Sub messaging
- Real-time processing
- Event-driven architecture
- Streaming pipelines
- Monitoring streams
Module 12: Data Security
- Identity and Access Management
- Data encryption
- Cloud Key Management
- Access controls
- Security best practices
Module 13: Monitoring and Logging
- Cloud Monitoring
- Cloud Logging
- Performance metrics
- Alerting
- Operational dashboards
Module 14: Machine Learning Integration
- Vertex AI overview
- BigQuery ML
- Feature engineering
- Data preparation
- ML workflows
Module 15: Data Governance
- Data quality
- Metadata management
- Data catalog
- Governance policies
- Lifecycle management
Module 16: Performance Optimization
- Query optimization
- Pipeline optimization
- Resource management
- Cost optimization
- Performance monitoring
Module 17: Hybrid and Multi-Cloud Data Solutions
- Hybrid data architecture
- Data connectivity
- Multi-cloud integration
- Data migration
- Cross-platform strategies
Module 18: Automation and Infrastructure
- Infrastructure as Code
- Deployment automation
- Resource provisioning
- CI/CD concepts
- Operational automation
Module 19: Enterprise Data Architecture
- Scalable architecture
- High availability
- Disaster recovery
- Data resilience
- Enterprise best practices
Module 20: End-to-End Data Pipeline Design
- Data pipeline planning
- Data ingestion
- Transformation workflows
- Analytics delivery
- Performance evaluation
Module 21: Data Migration Strategies
- Migration assessment
- Data validation
- Migration tools
- Cutover planning
- Optimization techniques
Module 22: Business Intelligence Integration
- Looker overview
- Dashboard integration
- Data visualization
- Reporting architecture
- Analytics workflows
Module 23: Cost and Resource Management
- Google Cloud pricing
- Budget management
- Resource optimization
- Cost monitoring
- Financial governance
Module 24: Advanced Data Engineering Best Practices
- Solution architecture
- Scalability planning
- Security optimization
- Operational excellence
- Production-ready data solutions
Who it's for & what's included
Pick a delivery method to see exactly who it suits and everything you receive.
Classroom
Best for learners who want face-to-face tuition and to network with peers in person.
Everything you get
- ✓ Live instructor on-site
- ✓ Printed workbook & materials
- ✓ Group exercises & case studies
Online Instructor-Led
Best for learners who want a live instructor and a fixed schedule, without the travel.
Everything you get
- ✓ Live instructor via video call
- ✓ Digital workbook & resources
- ✓ Session recordings
Self-Paced
Best for self-motivated learners who need maximum flexibility around work and life.
Everything you get
- ✓ On-demand video lessons
- ✓ Interactive quizzes
- ✓ 24/7 access on any device