Advanced Data Architecture

Basic knowledge of databases and data engineering principles.

This course provides an in-depth exploration of modern data architecture frameworks, methodologies, and best practices. Students will gain a comprehensive understanding of the evolution of data architecture from traditional data warehouses to contemporary paradigms like data lakes, data fabric, data mesh, and data lakehouses. By integrating theoretical concepts with hands-on exercises, students will develop skills to design scalable, efficient, and governance-compliant data solutions tailored to diverse business needs. The course also covers advanced topics such as data modeling approaches, ingestion pipelines, metadata management, AI-driven data architecture, and security considerations.

1. Deciphering Data Architectures: Choosing Between a Modern Data Warehouse, Data Fabric, Data Lakehouse, and Data Mesh, by James Serra
2. Data Architecture: From Zen to Reality, by Charles D. Tupper
3. Learning materials from the tutor
4. Other materials provided during the course.