Key Learning Objectives:

• Azure Fundamentals: Gain an understanding of the Azure cloud platform, its services, and how they fit into the data engineering landscape.
• Data Ingestion: Learn various methods of data ingestion into Azure, including Azure Data Factory, Azure Databricks, Azure Synapse Analytics, and other relevant tools.
• Data Storage: Explore different Azure storage options such as Blob Storage, Data Lake Storage, Azure SQL Database, Cosmos DB, and their appropriate use cases in a data engineering context.
• Data Transformation: Master data transformation techniques using Azure Databricks, Azure Synapse Analytics, and other tools to preprocess and clean data for analytics and reporting.
• Big Data Technologies: Dive into working with big data technologies like Hadoop, Spark, and learn how to leverage their capabilities in Azure environments.
• Data Orchestration and Pipelines: Understand the concept of data pipelines and orchestration using Azure Data Factory, implement ETL (Extract, Transform, Load) processes, and automate workflows for efficient data processing.
• Data Modeling and Warehousing: Explore data modeling principles, design data warehouses using Azure Synapse Analytics or Azure SQL Data Warehouse, and optimize them for performance and scalability.
• Data Visualization and Reporting: Utilize tools like Power BI and Azure Analysis Services to create insightful visualizations and reports from processed data.
• Data Security and Compliance: Understand data security best practices, encryption methods, compliance standards, and implement them within Azure services to ensure data integrity and confidentiality.
• Monitoring and Optimization: Learn how to monitor data pipelines, databases, and optimize performance using Azure Monitor, Azure Advisor, and other relevant tools.
• Real-world Projects and Case Studies: Apply learned concepts and techniques to real-world scenarios through hands-on projects and case studies, simulating challenges encountered in data engineering roles.
• Best Practices and Industry Trends: Stay updated with the latest industry trends, best practices, and emerging technologies in the field of data engineering within the Azure ecosystem.

Best Practices and Industry Trends: Stay updated with the latest industry trends, best practices, and emerging technologies in the field of data engineering within the Azure ecosystem.