### Course Overview
- **Course Title:** Certified Data Engineering Foundation Course
- **Instructor:** Muhammad Usman Mallick (Data Science Academy)
- **Target Audience:**
- Beginners entering data engineering
- Aspiring professionals strengthening expertise
- Learners seeking theoretical + hands-on experience
- **Prerequisites:**
- Basic computer skills
- Familiarity with spreadsheets
- Beginner-level programming knowledge (optional)
- Access to a computer with internet
### Curriculum Highlights
- **Key Topics Covered:**
- Core data engineering concepts
- Relational and NoSQL databases
- Data ingestion methods (ETL/ELT pipelines)
- Batch processing and real-time streaming
- Cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud)
- Workflow orchestration (Apache Airflow)
- Data quality, governance, and security
- **Key Skills Learned:**
- Designing and implementing data pipelines
- Building scalable data systems
- Applying data security best practices
- Orchestrating automated workflows
### Course Format
- **Duration:** 1 hour on-demand video
- **Format:** Self-paced online course
- **Resources:**
- 3 articles
- 3 downloadable resources
- Mobile and TV access
- Certificate of completion
