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Introduction to Data Architecture

Want to excel in data architecture? Our data architecture course equips you with the fundamentals, best practices, and hands-on skills to design scalable, modern data systems.

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Skill level:

Basic

Duration:

1 hour
  • Lessons (3 hours)

CPE credits:

5
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What you learn

  • Design and build scalable and efficient data architectures.
  • Master data modeling techniques like ERDs, normalization, dependencies, etc.
  • Understand storage systems, including data lakes, warehouses, and lakehouses.
  • Build robust batch and real-time data pipelines using ETL/ELT.
  • Explore modern data architecture technologies like AI/ML, blockchain, and IoT.

Topics & tools

Data ArchitectureData ModelingCloud ComputingData EngineeringTheory

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Course OVERVIEW

Description

CPE Credits: 5 Field of Study: Information Technology
Delivery Method: QAS Self Study

Step into the world of modern data architecture with this hands-on training. Designed for data professionals, technologists, and aspiring architects, this in-depth data architecture course helps you create and manage scalable, efficient data systems.

What’s included in the curriculum?

  • Foundations of Data Architecture: Understand data architecture principles, key components, and types of architectures—including centralized, decentralized, and hybrid approaches.
  • Data Storage and Management: Explore relational databases, NoSQL, data lakes, metadata management, and data governance best practices.
  • Data Modeling: Master conceptual, logical, and physical modeling—including ERDs, normalization, and performance optimization.
  • Data Integration: Learn real-time and batch processing, ETL/ELT pipelines, and frameworks like Apache Kafka and Spark.
  • Emerging Technologies: Stay ahead with cloud-native architectures, Data Mesh, Data Fabric, edge computing, IoT, and blockchain.

By the end of this data architect training, you will:

  • Have the confidence to design modern data architectures from scratch
  • Integrate advanced tools and emerging technologies
  • Ensure scalability, efficiency, and future-readiness in data systems
  • Be equipped with industry best practices to enhance data-driven decision-making

 

Why should you enroll in a data architecture course?

  • Data-driven organizations are 23x more likely to acquire customers and 19x more profitable.
  • Poor data quality costs US businesses over $3.1 trillion annually.
  • Skilled data architects are in high demand, with salaries ranging from $120K to $180K annually.

Whether aiming for a data architect certification or upgrading existing systems, this course is your step-by-step guide to mastering data architecture best practices. Enroll in this data architecture course now to start your learning journey!

Prerequisites

  • Basic understanding of data concepts (such as databases, tables, or files) is helpful but not required.

Curriculum

31 lessons 30 exercises 1 exam
  • 1. Mastering Data Architecture
    4 min

    This data architecture course begins with an introduction outlining the goals and provides a preview of key topics. You'll then explore data architecture fundamentals, essential concepts, and the role of a data architect in designing modern, scalable systems.

    4 min

    This data architecture course begins with an introduction outlining the goals and provides a preview of key topics. You'll then explore data architecture fundamentals, essential concepts, and the role of a data architect in designing modern, scalable systems.

    Introduction to the Course Free
    What Does the Course Cover Free
  • 2. Foundations of Data Architecture
    23 min

    In this data architecture training, you’ll deeply grasp key principles, architecture types, and best practices. You’ll also discover how to align data strategies with business goals and effectively integrate technical and business architecture.

    23 min

    In this data architecture training, you’ll deeply grasp key principles, architecture types, and best practices. You’ll also discover how to align data strategies with business goals and effectively integrate technical and business architecture.

    What is Data Architecture Free
    Key Principles and Components Free
    Exercise Free
    Types of Data Architecture Free
    Exercise Free
  • 3. Data Storage and Management
    37 min

    Master data storage systems like relational databases, NoSQL, data lakes, and warehouses. Learn metadata and master data management (MDM), governance principles, security considerations, and techniques to ensure data quality and compliance.

    37 min

    Master data storage systems like relational databases, NoSQL, data lakes, and warehouses. Learn metadata and master data management (MDM), governance principles, security considerations, and techniques to ensure data quality and compliance.

    Data Storage Systems
    Cloud vs. On-Premises Storage Solutions
    Exercise
    Metadata and Master Data Management
    Data Governance and Security
    Exercise
    Data Quality Management
    Exercise
  • 4. Data Modeling and Design Principles
    47 min

    Develop expertise in physical, conceptual, and logical modeling. Learn to create ERDs, handle normalization and denormalization, and optimize data models for scalability. This section also covers data-driven solutions for enhancing system efficiency.

    47 min

    Develop expertise in physical, conceptual, and logical modeling. Learn to create ERDs, handle normalization and denormalization, and optimize data models for scalability. This section also covers data-driven solutions for enhancing system efficiency.

    Introduction to Data Modeling
    Data Relationships and Dependencies
    Exercise
    Designing Entity Relationship Diagrams
    Types of Data Models
    Exercise
    Data Normalization and Normal Forms
    Data Denormalization
    Exercise
    Scalability and Performance Optimization
    Exercise
  • 5. Data Integration
    24 min

    This section of our Data Architecture course explores real-time and batch processing techniques, data pipelines, and streaming architectures. Explore ETL/ELT processes, big data frameworks like Hadoop and Spark, and strategies for integrating data across systems to ensure seamless operations and analytics.

    24 min

    This section of our Data Architecture course explores real-time and batch processing techniques, data pipelines, and streaming architectures. Explore ETL/ELT processes, big data frameworks like Hadoop and Spark, and strategies for integrating data across systems to ensure seamless operations and analytics.

    Understanding Data Integrations
    Extract, Transform, Load (ETL)
    Exercise
    Data Streaming and Real-Time Processing
    Batch Processing Frameworks
    Exercise
  • 6. Designing for the Future
    46 min

    Explore modern data architectures like cloud-native systems, Data Mesh, and Data Fabric. Dive into emerging technologies, including blockchain, IoT, edge computing, and AI/ML integration for intelligent data-driven solutions.

    46 min

    Explore modern data architectures like cloud-native systems, Data Mesh, and Data Fabric. Dive into emerging technologies, including blockchain, IoT, edge computing, and AI/ML integration for intelligent data-driven solutions.

    Cloud-Native Data Architectures
    Building a Cloud-Native E-Commerce Architecture
    Exercise
    Modern Data Architecture Patterns
    Data Warehouse vs. Data Lake vs. Data Lakehouse
    Exercise
    AI and ML in Data Architecture
    Emerging Technologies: Edge Computing and Blockchain
    Emerging Technologies: Data Mesh vs. Data Fabric
    Exercise
  • 7. Hands-On Data Architecture Design
    22 min

    Apply your knowledge by designing a complete data architecture for a real-world business scenario. This final project combines all conceptsfrom defining requirements and creating blueprints to implementing systems and evaluating performance optimization.

    22 min

    Apply your knowledge by designing a complete data architecture for a real-world business scenario. This final project combines all conceptsfrom defining requirements and creating blueprints to implementing systems and evaluating performance optimization.

    Designing a Scalable Cloud Architecture
    Blueprint Design and Data Modeling
    Implementation and Evaluation
  • 8. Course exam
    45 min
    45 min
    Course exam

Free lessons

Introduction to the Course

1.1 Introduction to the Course

1 min

What Does the Course Cover

1.2 What Does the Course Cover

3 min

What is Data Architecture

2.1 What is Data Architecture

5 min

Key Principles and Components

2.2 Key Principles and Components

7 min

Types of Data Architecture

2.4 Types of Data Architecture

11 min

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  • The Association of Data Scientists
  • E-Learning Quality Network
  • European Agency for Higher Education and Accreditation
  • Global Association of Online Trainers and Examiners

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