Scripting-Focused Data Engineering for Data Analysts: From SQL to Python ETL

Master the essential scripting and programming skills to transition from data analysis to building robust, automated data pipelines and infrastructure.

From Analyst to Engineer: The Paradigm Shift

Unit 1: The Evolving Data Landscape

Unit 2: The Engineering Mindset

Unit 3: The Power of Scripting & Automation

Advanced SQL for Complex Data Transformation

Unit 1: Modular Querying with CTEs

Unit 2: Powerful Analytical Functions

Unit 3: Advanced Data Integration

SQL Performance Optimization for Large Datasets

Unit 1: Understanding Query Performance

Unit 2: Indexing Strategies

Unit 3: Optimizing Query Constructs

Unit 4: Advanced Optimization Techniques

Python Fundamentals for Data Scripting

Unit 1: Python Basics for Data Engineers

Unit 2: Structuring Python Code

Unit 3: Interacting with Files

Python for Data Manipulation and Analysis (Pandas)

Unit 1: Pandas Fundamentals: Your Data Workbench

Unit 2: Data Cleaning & Preparation

Unit 3: Transforming Data with Pandas

Unit 4: Performance & Best Practices

Programmatic Database Interaction with Python

Unit 1: Connecting to Databases

Unit 2: Executing SQL Queries

Unit 3: Efficient Data Movement

Introduction to ETL Principles and Design

Unit 1: ETL Fundamentals

Unit 2: ETL Design Patterns & Best Practices

Unit 3: ETL Challenges & Evolution

Building Scripted ETL Pipelines in Python

Unit 1: Extracting Data with Python

Unit 2: Transforming Data with Python

Unit 3: Loading Data with Python

Unit 4: Structuring ETL Pipelines

Ensuring Pipeline Reliability: Error Handling & Logging

Unit 1: Robust Error Handling

Unit 2: Effective Logging Strategies

Unit 3: Data Validation & Quality

Data Architecture: Warehouses vs. Data Lakes

Unit 1: Foundations of Data Storage Architectures

Unit 2: Deep Dive into Data Warehouses

Unit 3: Exploring Data Lakes

Unit 4: Warehouses vs. Lakes: A Comparison

Version Control with Git for Collaborative Data Projects

Unit 1: Git Fundamentals: Your Code's History Book

Unit 2: Branching & Merging: Parallel Development

Unit 3: Remote Repositories: Collaborative Workflows

Unit 4: Git Best Practices for Data Engineers

Orchestration, Automation, and Next Steps

Unit 1: Automating Your Pipelines

Unit 2: Exploring Orchestration Tools

Unit 3: Your Data Engineering Journey