Data Architect
If you like designing how data is stored and accessed, creating data models, and ensuring data quality this role is for you.
A Data Architect designs and oversees data systems and structures. They ensure data is efficiently stored, secure, and accessible, using data modeling and database management techniques to support business objectives.
Skills you’ll need: Data Architecture, Data Modeling, SQL, Data Warehousing, Data Governance, Data Management, Data Integration, Data Quality
Data Architect
If you like designing how data is stored and accessed, creating data models, and ensuring data quality this role is for you.
A Data Architect designs and oversees data systems and structures. They ensure data is efficiently stored, secure, and accessible, using data modeling and database management techniques to support business objectives.
Skills you’ll need: Data Architecture, Data Modeling, SQL, Data Warehousing, Data Governance, Data Management, Data Integration, Data Quality
Recommended credentials
Introduction to Data Engineering
Course 1 of 13
Introduction to Relational Databases (RDBMS)
Course 2 of 13
SQL: A Practical Introduction for Querying Databases
Course 3 of 13
Hands-on Introduction to Linux Commands and Shell Scripting
Course 4 of 13
Relational Database Administration (DBA)
Course 5 of 13
Data Warehouse Fundamentals
Course 6 of 13
Introduction to NoSQL Databases
Course 7 of 13
ETL and Data Pipelines with Shell, Airflow and Kafka
Course 8 of 13
Introduction to Big Data with Spark and Hadoop
Course 9 of 13
Data Integration, Data Storage, & Data Migration
Course 10 of 13
Data Privacy, Security, Governance, Risk and Compliance
Course 11 of 13
Enterprise Data Architecture and Operations
Course 12 of 13
Data Architect Capstone Project
Course 13 of 13
Introduction to Databases
Course 1 of 9
Version Control
Course 2 of 9
Database Structures and Management with MySQL
Course 3 of 9
Advanced MySQL Topics
Course 4 of 9
Programming in Python
Course 5 of 9
Database Clients
Course 6 of 9
Advanced Data Modeling
Course 7 of 9
Database Engineer Capstone
Course 8 of 9
Coding Interview Preparation
Course 9 of 9
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