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Data Engineering Learning Path

This document outlines a structured learning path for beginners in data engineering, emphasizing the skills and tools necessary for the role. It includes six stages, starting from understanding the role and tools, mastering SQL and Python, to building data pipelines and working with big data tools. The estimated timeline for completion is 5–7 months, with the goal of creating a job-ready portfolio.

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Data Engineering Learning Path

This document outlines a structured learning path for beginners in data engineering, emphasizing the skills and tools necessary for the role. It includes six stages, starting from understanding the role and tools, mastering SQL and Python, to building data pipelines and working with big data tools. The estimated timeline for completion is 5–7 months, with the goal of creating a job-ready portfolio.

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Learning Path: Data Engineering for Beginners

Overview:
Data engineering focuses on building systems and infrastructure for collecting, storing, and analyzing large
datasets. It’s a high-paying, high-demand role essential to data-driven companies. This guide gives you a
structured path to become job-ready.

Stage 1: Understand the Role (1 Week)

Goal: Know what data engineers do and what tools they use.

Topics: - What is data engineering? - Difference between data engineer, analyst, and scientist - Core tools:
SQL, Python, ETL, cloud platforms

Resources: - YouTube: Data School, Alex The Analyst - Article: “What is a Data Engineer?” by Towards Data
Science

Output: - Mind map of data engineering tech stack

Stage 2: Master SQL and Relational Databases (2–3 Weeks)

Goal: Learn how to query, transform, and manage data

Topics: - SQL queries (SELECT, JOIN, GROUP BY, etc.) - Database design and normalization - PostgreSQL,
MySQL basics

Resources: - SQLBolt, Mode Analytics SQL tutorials

Output: - Build and query a sample relational database

Stage 3: Learn Python for Data Engineering (3–4 Weeks)

Goal: Use Python for automation, ETL, and data wrangling

Topics: - Pandas, NumPy - File handling (CSV, JSON) - APIs and web scraping - Error handling and logging

Resources: - freeCodeCamp Python course - Automate the Boring Stuff with Python

Output: - Write a Python ETL script

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Stage 4: Data Pipelines and Workflow Orchestration (3–4 Weeks)

Goal: Automate and manage data workflows

Topics: - ETL vs ELT - Apache Airflow basics - Prefect or Luigi (alternatives)

Resources: - Airflow tutorials on YouTube - DataTalksClub Zoomcamp

Output: - Build a basic ETL pipeline with Airflow or Prefect

Stage 5: Big Data Tools and Cloud Platforms (4–6 Weeks)

Goal: Learn to work with large-scale, cloud-based data systems

Topics: - Data Lakes and Warehouses - Apache Spark basics - Cloud tools: AWS (S3, Glue, Redshift), GCP
(BigQuery, Dataflow) - Docker and deployment

Resources: - Google Cloud Skills Boost - AWS Data Engineering Path

Output: - Build and run a pipeline on AWS or GCP - Use Spark to process sample data

Stage 6: Real Projects and Portfolio (4–6 Weeks)

Goal: Apply knowledge and showcase your skills

Projects: - Build a data pipeline that collects, transforms, and loads data - Create a mini data warehouse
from scratch - Analyze data with SQL and visualize results

Output: - GitHub repo with code and documentation - Resume tailored to data engineering roles

Estimated Timeline: 5–7 months (1–2 hrs/day)

Outcome: - Strong grasp of tools like SQL, Python, Airflow, and Spark - Experience building data pipelines
and systems - Job-ready portfolio for internships, freelance, or junior roles

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