This hands-on course equips learners with the skills to design, build, and manage end-to-end ETL (Extract, Transform, Load) workflows using Apache Spark in a real-world data engineering context. Structured into two comprehensive modules, the course begins with foundational setup, guiding learners through the installation of essential components such as PySpark, Hadoop, and MySQL. Participants will learn how to configure their environment, organize project structures, and explore source datasets effectively.

Apache Spark: Design & Execute ETL Pipelines Hands-On

Apache Spark: Design & Execute ETL Pipelines Hands-On
This course is part of Spark and Python for Big Data with PySpark Specialization

Instructor: EDUCBA
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What you'll learn
Install and configure PySpark, Hadoop, and MySQL for ETL workflows.
Build Spark applications for full and incremental data loads via JDBC.
Apply transformations, handle deployment issues, and optimize ETL pipelines.
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Reviewed on Jan 19, 2026
Learners feel they actually build powerful pipelines — from raw ingestion to analytics-ready outputs, not just toy examples.
Reviewed on Jan 24, 2026
A solid intro to Spark ETL — I learned the basics of pipelines and transformations. Some of the explanations felt a bit rushed, especially around partitioning and performance.
Reviewed on Jan 5, 2026
I liked how this course didn’t just talk about Spark, but actually showed me how to build and run ETL pipelines — that’s rare in short courses.





