Intermediate Python programming and some familiarity working with data are the only prerequisites. Basic SQL and AWS Cloud services skills may be helpful but are not required.

The instructor is Joe Reis, a data engineering leader and co-author of the best-selling book "Fundamentals of Data Engineering."

This program will equip you with practical skills and fundamental principles to start and build a career in the high-demand field of data engineering.

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