Course Description

In this course, students will build upon their existing knowledge of Apache Spark, Structured Streaming, and Delta Lake to unlock the full potential of the data lakehouse by utilizing the suite of tools provided by Databricks. This course places a heavy emphasis on designs favoring incremental data processing, enabling systems optimized to continuously ingest and analyze ever-growing data. By designing workloads that leverage built-in platform optimizations, data engineers can reduce the burden of code maintenance and on-call emergencies, and quickly adapt production code to new demands with minimal refactoring or downtime.

The topics in this course should be mastered prior to attempting the Databricks Certified Data Engineer Professional exam.

Advanced Data Engineering Outline

  • Spark Core and reading Spark UI
  • Working on the Cloud Vendors and Version Control
  • Automate Production Workflows
  • Delta Lake
  • Delta Live Tables
  • Managing Permissions
  • Labs

Course Summary

Next Public Course Dates

UK & Europe:

  • 18 - 19 December 2025
  • 8 - 9 January 2026
  • 22 - 23 January 2026

US & Canada:

  • 11 - 12 December 2025
  • 15 - 16 January 2026
  • 29 - 30 January 2026

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Duration
  • 2 Days
Prerequisites
  • Familiarity with simple SQL concepts and commands such as SELECT, FILTER, GROUPBY, JOIN, etc. Beginner-level experience with Python or Scala programming
Available Formats
  • Public Virtual Live Instructor-Led
  • Private Virtual Live Instructor-Led
  • Private Onsite
Audience
  • Developers, Data Engineers, Data Science Engineers or Programmers

Course Modules

Advanced Data Engineering

  • Spark Core and reading Spark UI
  • Working on the Cloud Vendors and Version Control
  • Automate Production Workflows
  • Delta Lake
  • Delta Live Tables
  • Managing Permissions
  • Labs

Testimonials

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- John Smith, Analyst, Dept. of Homeland Security

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