Data lineage tracks how data flows through your systems — from source to transformation to consumption. In Module 2, you will view end-to-end lineage in OpenMetadata, understand why lineage breaks, and perform impact analysis to assess how upstream changes affect downstream data assets and reports.

Active metadata goes beyond static documentation. It enables metadata-driven platform behavior — where changes in metadata automatically trigger actions like alerts, quality checks, or access control updates. In Module 3, you will query metadata via OpenMetadata APIs, react to metadata change events, and build automation workflows powered by active metadata signals.

Docker familiarity is helpful but not required. The course provides guided setup instructions for running OpenMetadata in a Docker environment. You will be able to follow along even if this is your first time working with Docker containers.

Metadata management skills are in high demand across Data Governance, Data Platform Engineering, Analytics Engineering, and Data Architecture roles.

The course targets Data Engineers, Analytics Engineers, Data Platform Teams, Data Governance Leads, and Senior Analysts transitioning into platform or governance roles. If you work with data infrastructure and want to understand how metadata drives trust, discoverability, compliance, and automation, this course is for you.

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