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Course Outline
What the programme covers, module by module.
Module 1: Azure Data Engineering Fundamentals
- Microsoft Azure overview
- Data engineering lifecycle
- Azure architecture
- Core data services
- Solution design principles
Module 2: Azure Storage Services
- Azure Blob Storage
- Azure Data Lake Storage
- Storage accounts
- Data organization
- Storage security
Module 3: Azure SQL and Databases
- Azure SQL Database
- Azure Cosmos DB
- Azure Database for PostgreSQL
- Database selection
- Data management
Module 4: Data Ingestion
- Azure Data Factory
- Batch data ingestion
- Real-time ingestion
- Integration Runtime
- Data movement strategies
Module 5: Data Transformation
- ETL and ELT concepts
- Mapping Data Flows
- Data cleansing
- Data enrichment
- Transformation pipelines
Module 6: Azure Synapse Analytics
- Synapse workspace
- SQL pools
- Spark pools
- Data warehousing
- Query optimization
Module 7: Azure Databricks
- Apache Spark fundamentals
- Notebook development
- Cluster management
- Data processing
- Performance tuning
Module 8: Stream Processing
- Azure Event Hubs
- Azure Stream Analytics
- Real-time analytics
- Event processing
- Streaming pipelines
Module 9: Workflow Orchestration
- Azure Data Factory pipelines
- Pipeline scheduling
- Workflow automation
- Dependency management
- Monitoring workflows
Module 10: Data Warehousing
- Data warehouse architecture
- Data modeling
- Partitioning
- Performance optimization
- Enterprise reporting
Module 11: Data Security
- Microsoft Entra ID integration
- Role-Based Access Control (RBAC)
- Encryption
- Azure Key Vault
- Data protection
Module 12: Monitoring and Logging
- Azure Monitor
- Log Analytics
- Metrics
- Alerts
- Operational dashboards
Module 13: Data Governance
- Microsoft Purview
- Data catalog
- Data classification
- Metadata management
- Governance policies
Module 14: Machine Learning Integration
- Azure Machine Learning overview
- Data preparation
- Feature engineering
- Model integration
- AI-enabled analytics
Module 15: Performance Optimization
- Query tuning
- Resource optimization
- Storage optimization
- Spark optimization
- Cost-efficient processing
Module 16: Hybrid Data Solutions
- Hybrid data architecture
- Azure Arc overview
- On-premises connectivity
- Hybrid integration
- Data synchronization
Module 17: Infrastructure Automation
- Infrastructure as Code
- Azure Resource Manager (ARM) Templates
- Bicep overview
- Deployment automation
- Resource provisioning
Module 18: Backup and Disaster Recovery
- Backup strategies
- Geo-redundancy
- Disaster recovery planning
- Business continuity
- Data resilience
Module 19: Cost Management
- Azure pricing
- Cost Management tools
- Budget planning
- Resource optimization
- Financial governance
Module 20: Enterprise Data Architecture
- Enterprise data platforms
- Lakehouse architecture
- Data mesh concepts
- Scalable solutions
- Best practices
Module 21: Cloud Migration
- Migration planning
- Database migration
- Data validation
- Migration tools
- Modernization strategies
Module 22: Business Intelligence Integration
- Microsoft Power BI integration
- Data visualization
- Dashboard development
- Reporting architecture
- Analytics workflows
Module 23: Operational Excellence
- Reliability engineering
- Operational monitoring
- Incident management
- Continuous improvement
- Production readiness
Module 24: End-to-End Azure Data Engineering Solution
- Data pipeline design
- End-to-end implementation
- Security integration
- Performance optimization
- Enterprise deployment
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