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Learning Path

Data Engineer

Start at retrieval: your pipeline experience already covers the ingestion basics.

For: Data engineer. Pipelines, SQL, Spark and governance.

About 147 hours of required and recommended study · 32 required, 12 optional, 6 later

Ready When

  • Every required module completed: lessons read and confidence rated 3 or more.
  • Two technical worksheets answered inside 45 minutes each.
  • One timed mock interview scored on the rubric, with no dimension below 3.

When to Skip

SQL and data modelling, Distributed systems essentials, and Chunking and indexing, once you can explain them without notes.

Modules, Track by Track

Work through the tracks in this order. Each module shows its flag on this path and your status.

Required
Study this module; the path assumes it.
Recommended
Study it if you have time; it strengthens the core.
Optional
Fill a gap only if you need it.
Later
Part of this path once it is written; it has no lessons yet.
Skip
Not part of this path.

  1. T0Orientation

  2. T1Engineering Foundations for AI

  3. T2LLM and Retrieval Fundamentals

  4. T3Agentic Systems

  5. T4Production AI Systems

  6. T5AI Systems Design

  7. T6Forward Deployed Engineering

  8. T7Communication and Behavioural

  9. Interview Practice and Revision

  10. T8Capstone and Portfolio

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