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Move ahead with the future of data engineering — build in-demand Microsoft Azure skills
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May 14, 2024
6 months, online
15–20 hours per week
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The benefit of learning together with your friend is that you keep each other accountable and have meaningful discussions about what you're learning.
Courtlyn
Promotion and Events SpecialistIn the age of accelerating data growth and heightened cybersecurity concerns, today's organizations must simplify workflows and mitigate risks. Data engineers who are proficient in Microsoft Azure - one of the most widely used global cloud platforms - are leading the way, helping organizations leverage the cloud to protect customer data and ensure long-term business success.
The Professional Certificate in Data Engineering with Microsoft Azure, offered by Emeritus, an authorized Microsoft Training Partner, follows a sequence of carefully curated modules to help you learn data engineering essentials and gain practical experience in building, managing, and optimizing data solutions with Azure’s tools and services. This online program is a convenient way to build highly sought-after domain expertise in an industry-leading technology. Combining the latest technical expertise of industry practitioners with Emeritus’s focused, high touch learning experiences, you will learn data engineering best practices that matter today, for long-term career success.
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Note: While there are no formal prerequisites, familiarity with Python or SQL would be beneficial to the learning experience.
Weeks 1–6: Build fundamental knowledge of Azure tools and services. Then, discover Azure’s capabilities through interactive lab simulations that give you the opportunity to practice essential skills, including managing resources, designing and implementing virtual networks, and configuring role-based access control.
Weeks 7–12: Continue to explore Azure’s tools, services, and applications, and learn how to back up and restore files. Then, identify essential exam preparation resources and review core concepts for the AZ-900, DP-900, and AZ-104 certifications.*
*Please note that additional preparation and on-the-job experience may be required to clear the examinations.
Weeks 13–18: Building on the knowledge and skills you developed in the first half of the program, discover and experience Azure’s powerful data engineering capabilities. Explore Azure Synapse Analytics, understand data warehouse fundamentals, and learn how to move and transform data.
Weeks 19–24: In the final six weeks of the program, you will learn how to streamline your work by using Azure’s powerful data capabilities to optimize data processing, gain real-time insights, ensure data compliance, manage big data effectively, and implement data governance practices. During this time, you will complete a capstone project, giving you the opportunity to highlight your proficiency in Azure.
*Note: An additional fee may be applicable to use some Azure tools within the learning environment. Please connect with an academic advisor for more details.
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Graded assignments and weekly quizzes to implement what you have learned and ensure that you meet your learning goals
Live office hours for asking questions and clarifying concepts
1 to 3 discussions per week to connect your experience with the program content
Live mentorship sessions to gain insights you can leverage to advance your career
A final capstone project to showcase your skills and highlight your proficiency in Azure-based data engineering
Access to resume referrals to Emeritus employer partners for up to six months post-program
Success in data engineering requires both hard and soft skills. This program offers you guidance for navigating your career path, from crafting your elevator pitch to perfecting your interview skills.
The career preparation you will receive in this program includes:
Amish Suchak
Kaushal Patel
Amish Suchak
Data Science Team Lead, XSOLIS
Amish Suchak is a data science lead at XSOLIS, an artificial intelligence technology organization developing a more efficient healthcare system. His realm of expertise encompasses data science, data engineering, and machine learning. His knowledge and skills have enabled him to successfully transform raw data into actionable insights and push the boundaries of the healthcare industry.
Amish Suchak’s work focuses on designing and implementing advanced products that address the complex challenges of the healthcare industry. His responsibilities at XSOLIS extend beyond traditional data science to the strategic development and implementation of solutions that streamline healthcare workflows and enhance patient care outcomes. He looks forward to continuing this work, contributing to advancements in healthcare technology, and navigating the exciting path that lies ahead in the field of data engineering.
Kaushal Patel
Front-End Developer Consultant, NASA
Kaushal Patel’s work focuses on designing and developing responsive web applications using the latest front-end technologies, including Angular and React, for a broad range of clients. He is currently working with NASA, contributing his expertise to a variety of projects. His extensive experience includes leveraging AWS and Azure services to build highly scalable web applications that offer optimized application infrastructures, improved security, and enhanced user experiences.
The Professional Certificate in Data Engineering with Microsoft Azure, offered by Emeritus and integrated with Microsoft Learn, is a path to new career opportunities and advancement in the field. Participants who successfully complete the program will earn a verified digital certificate of completion from Emeritus, validating your proficiency in the Microsoft Azure suite of data engineering services. This program is graded as a pass or fail. Participants must achieve 80 percent to pass and obtain a certificate of completion.
After successful completion of the program, your verified digital certificate will be emailed to you at no additional cost in the name you used when registering for the program. All certificate images are for illustrative purposes only and may be subject to change at the discretion of Emeritus.
After reviewing the information on the program landing page, we recommend you submit the short form above to gain access to the program brochure, which includes more in-depth information. If you still have questions on whether this program is a good fit for you, please email learner.success@emeritus.org, and a dedicated program advisor will follow up with you very shortly.
Some programs do have prerequisites, particularly the more technical ones. This information will be noted on the program landing page, as well as in the program brochure. If you are uncertain about program prerequisites and your capabilities, please email us at learner.success@emeritus.org for assistance.
This is a graded program. You will be required to complete a combination of individual assignments, quizzes, and a final project. Each component carries a certain number of points and a cumulative score of 75% is required to pass and obtain your professional certificate.
The primary objective of this program is to give you the data engineering training you need to be prepared for a job in this field. While eligible participants will receive career coaching and support and may receive introductions to our hiring partners, job placement is not guaranteed.
While the program offers deep dives into exam fundamentals and preparation strategies to enhance your readiness for Azure certification exams DP-203, AZ-900, AZ-104, and DP-900, additional preparation and on-the-job experience may be required to clear the examinations.
Each program includes an estimated learner effort per week. This is referenced at the top of the program landing page under the Duration section, as well as in the program brochure, which you can obtain by submitting the short form at the top of this web page.
You will divide your learning time between viewing recorded coding demos, and video lectures, contributing to class discussions, completing assignments, projects, and knowledge checks, and attending optional live sessions with industry experts and program leaders.
The program is accessed through the custom learning portal. This portal will give you access to all program-related content such as video lectures, assignments, and discussions. Live office hours will be conducted using a webinar tool.
The video lectures and assignments are accessible weekly throughout the program. In the event you miss a live session, a recording will be made available.
Faculty video lectures are recorded, allowing you to watch these on your own schedule. However, participation in optional live sessions and discussion boards is highly encouraged. Live sessions will give you the opportunity to draw on the coding experience of our industry-experienced course leaders to answer your questions and help reach your learning goals. The discussion boards are also an integral part of the learning experience, giving you and your peers the opportunity to learn together, along with guidance from the moderators.
You can download video transcripts, assignment templates, readings, etc. However, the video lectures are only available for streaming and require an internet connection.
You can communicate with other participants through our learning platform. You will be able to form groups based on your interests and location. A direct messaging feature is also available through the platform.
More than 300,000 learners across 200 countries have chosen to advance their skills with Emeritus and its educational learning partners. In fact, 90 percent of the respondents of a recent survey across all our programs said that their learning outcomes were met or exceeded.
All the contents of the course would be made available to students at the commencement of the course. However, to ensure the program delivers the desired learning outcomes the students may appoint Emeritus to manage the delivery of the program in a cohort-based manner the cost of which is already included in the overall course fee of the course.
A dedicated program support team is available 24/5 (Monday to Friday) to answer questions about the learning platform, technical issues, or anything else that may affect your learning experience.
Each program includes an estimated learner effort per week, so you can gauge what will be required before you enroll. This is referenced at the top of the program landing page under the Duration section, as well as in the program brochure, which you can obtain by submitting the short form at the top of this web page. All programs are designed to fit into your working life.
This program is scored as a pass or no-pass; participants must complete the required activities to pass and obtain the certificate of completion. Some programs include a final project submission or other assignments to obtain passing status. This information will be noted in the program brochure. Please contact us at learner.success@emeritus.org if you need further clarification on any specific program requirements.
Upon successful completion of the program, you will receive a smart digital certificate. The smart digital certificate can be shared with friends, family, schools, or potential employers. You can use it on your cover letter, resume, and/or display it on your LinkedIn profile.
The digital certificate will be sent approximately two weeks after the program, once grading is complete.
No, only verified digital certificates will be issued upon successful completion. This allows you to share your credentials on social platforms such as LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter.
No, there is no alumni status granted for this program. In some cases, there are credits that count toward a higher level of certification. This information will be clearly noted in the program brochure.
You will have access to the learning platform and all program materials (videos excluded) for one full year following the program end date. Access to the learning platform is restricted to registered participants per the terms of agreement.
To successfully complete this program online, you must have access to a device meeting the minimum requirements, found here. In addition, Microsoft Office or similar product and a PDF viewer are required to access documents, spreadsheets, presentations, PDF files, and transcripts in all programs. Technical programs might have additional tech requirements. Please check the learning platform on the first day of class.
Yes, the learning platform is accessed via the internet and video content is not available for download. You can download files of video transcripts, assignment templates, readings, etc. Video lectures must be streamed via the internet and webinars and small group sessions will require an internet connection.
Yes, you can do the bank remittance in USD via wire transfer. Please contact your program advisor for more details.
Yes. Flexible payment options are available for this program. We partner with loan partners to offer you flexible and transparent loan options. More information about loan financing is available here. Installment payments are also available—you can find the options here.
Yes, the program fee is inclusive of any taxes with the exception of GST for Singapore residents.
Emeritus collects all program payments, provides learner enrollment and program support, and manages learning platform services.
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Flexible payment options available.