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Data Pipelines and Cloud Data Lakes: Spark, AWS, and Airflow

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Data Pipelines and Cloud Data Lakes: Spark, AWS, and Airflow

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Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.
Intermediate level

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7 hours to complete
Flexible schedule
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Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.
Intermediate level

Recommended experience

7 hours to complete
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

  • Design and implement batch and streaming data pipelines

  • Process and analyze large datasets using Apache Spark

  • Build and manage AWS data lakes with S3, EMR, and Athena

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October 2026

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There are 3 modules in this course

This module introduces learners to Apache Spark, covering its core concepts, data processing techniques, and practical applications. It guides students through setting up Spark, working with DataFrames, and performing aggregations, joins, and advanced operations on real-world Airbnb data. Learners will gain hands-on experience in writing and optimizing Spark jobs.

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27 videos1 reading1 assignment

This module introduces the fundamentals of setting up and managing a data lake on AWS, covering key services like S3, EMR Serverless, and IAM Roles. Learners will explore data partitioning, cataloging, and querying techniques to effectively organize and access large datasets. Practical workflows and real-world examples are included to build hands-on expertise.

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15 videos1 assignment

This module provides a comprehensive overview of Apache Airflow, covering its architecture, installation, and core concepts such as DAGs, error handling, and task management. Learners will gain hands-on experience in building and managing data pipelines, including integration with tools like Spark and Postgres. The module emphasizes practical implementation and reliability in data workflows.

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24 videos1 reading2 assignments

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