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Data Engineering with AWS

Learn to design data models, build data warehouses and data lakes, automate data pipelines, and work with massive datasets.

  • Nanodegree Program
  • Intermediate
  • 39 hours
  • 4.6 (1271)
  • Updated: Apr 12, 2026

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Skills you'll learn

37 skills

  • Cassandradb
  • PostgreSQL
  • Database normalization
  • Denormalized data schemas
  • Data modeling basics

Prerequisites

9 prerequisites

Prior to enrolling, you should have the following knowledge:

  • Relational data models
  • Command line interface basics
  • Intermediate Python
  • Relational database basics
  • Basic github

You will also need to be able to communicate fluently and professionally in written and spoken English.

Program Outline

  • 4 courses
  • 22 lessons
  • 4 projects

Program Instructors

5 instructors

Unlike typical professors, our instructors come from Fortune 500 and Global 2000 companies and have demonstrated leadership and expertise in their professions:

Sean Murdock

Professor at Brigham Young University Idaho

Matt Swaffer

General Manager, MBS

Ben Goldberg

Staff Engineer at SpotHero

Amanda Moran

Developer Advocate at DataStax

Valerie Scarlata

Senior Technical Content Developer at Udacity

Sean Murdock

Professor at Brigham Young University Idaho

Matt Swaffer

General Manager, MBS

Ben Goldberg

Staff Engineer at SpotHero

Amanda Moran

Developer Advocate at DataStax

Valerie Scarlata

Senior Technical Content Developer at Udacity

Reviews

Average Rating: 4.6 (1271 Reviews)

Great introductory course for understanding data engineering concepts on AWS. Covers core services like S3, Glue, and Redshift with practical examples. It would be even better with more real-world use cases and hands-on labs for advanced scenarios.

Bhupinder Solanki

Apr 21, 2026

the best.

Baha Eddine Ali Sahraoui

Apr 16, 2026

This course helped me to increase my skill. Also labs helped to understand how to use the technologies in real life situation.

DP

Apr 12, 2026

Good contents to learn AWS Data Engineering

Vivek Prasad

Apr 8, 2026

Great course

Shivya Bhatia

Mar 19, 2026

About this program

Our Data Engineering Nanodegree program is a comprehensive data engineering course designed to teach you how to design data models, build data warehouses and data lakes, automate data pipelines, and work with massive datasets. Skills covered include Database fundamentals, CassandraDB, PostgreSQL, and database normalization. This program is ideal for those with a basic understanding of Python, SQL, and command-line interfaces. You'll learn from industry experts like Sean Murdock, Matt Swaffer, Ben Goldberg, Amanda Moran, and Valerie Scarlata, gaining hands-on experience with real-world projects. At Udacity, we offer an empowering learning environment where you gain practical skills through our data engineering training, reinforced with top-tier support and expert feedback. This course will equip you with the knowledge and tools to excel in the field of data engineering.

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  • Hands-on projects with expert feedback
  • Personalized career coaching and interview prep
  • Program Certificates

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