Course Description and Competencies

What to Expect

In this course, you will work through three modules of content. These modules are broken into smaller lessons. Throughout the course, you will be directed to learning resources such as readings, videos, and exercises. You will mainly access these resources through the use of links. A heading indicates each learning resource to make it easily identifiable. As you progress through the modules, lessons, and units of the course, complete the learning resources provided. Once you have completed the assignment as indicated, return to the course page and continue your progress.

In some cases, you may need to close or navigate back from a learning resource to continue on to the next portion of the course. It is recommended that you progress in this manner rather than continuing directly through the remainder of the learning resource, as some chapters or segments of the learning resource may not be required.

Prerequisites:

Cloud Databases (D607A) is the prerequisite for this course.

Course Competencies

This course covers the following competencies:

  • The learner recommends a data processing solution that includes a data flow diagram and a process flow diagram. 
  • The learner implements a process that extracts, transforms, and loads data for use. 
  • The learner creates a plan for continuous monitoring of data processing pipelines.

Assessments

You will demonstrate competency through three performance-based assessments. The assessments provide an opportunity to demonstrate your mastery of the competencies in this course. You must achieve a ranking of Competent on each assessment to pass the course. You may attempt the assessment two times before additional support is necessary. If you require further attempts, please contact your Student Experience Team.

3 Final Projects
3 Competency Units

Course Outline

ModuleUpon completion of this module, you will be able to:
Data Flow Process and Solutions
  • Analyze how data moves through a system. 
  • Create a data flow diagram. 
  • Analyze complex data processing systems. 
  • Create a process flow diagram. 
ETL Process
  • Identify sources and destinations. 
  • Integrate APIs with pipelines. 
  • Support the extraction, transformation, and loading of data.
Continuous Monitoring
  • Identify the key components of a data pipeline. 
  • Document the key components of data pipeline monitoring. 
  • Identify benchmarks. 
  • Monitor pipelines. 
  • Develop a plan for monitoring a pipeline.

Key Contacts

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