Data Architecture Learning Path
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Overview
Comprehensive learning path for data architecture, analytics, and data engineering.
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Prerequisites
- Database fundamentals
- SQL proficiency
- Basic statistics
- Data modeling concepts
Learning Objectives
- Master data architecture principles
- Design scalable data platforms
- Implement data governance
- Build analytics solutions
- Understand modern data stack
Modules
Module 1: Data Architecture Fundamentals
- Data architecture principles
- Data modeling techniques
- Normalization and denormalization
- Data warehousing concepts
- Data lake architecture
Module 2: Database Technologies
- Relational databases
- NoSQL databases
- NewSQL databases
- In-memory databases
- Time-series databases
- Graph databases
Module 3: Data Integration
- ETL vs ELT
- Data pipelines
- Change data capture (CDC)
- Real-time data integration
- API-based integration
- Batch processing
Module 4: Data Warehousing
- Dimensional modeling
- Star schema
- Snowflake schema
- Fact and dimension tables
- Slowly changing dimensions
- Data mart design
Module 5: Data Lakes & Lakehouses
- Data lake architecture
- Zone-based design
- Data catalog
- Metadata management
- Lakehouse concepts
- Delta Lake, Iceberg
Module 6: Big Data Processing
- Hadoop ecosystem
- Apache Spark
- Stream processing (Kafka, Flink)
- Lambda architecture
- Kappa architecture
Module 7: Analytics & BI
- Analytics architecture
- OLAP vs OLTP
- BI tool integration
- Self-service analytics
- Embedded analytics
- Real-time analytics
Module 8: Data Governance
- Data governance framework
- Data quality
- Master data management
- Data lineage
- Data catalog
- Privacy and compliance (GDPR, CCPA)
Module 9: Cloud Data Platforms
- AWS data services
- Azure data services
- GCP data services
- Cloud data warehouses
- Managed analytics services
Hands-On Projects
- Design a data warehouse
- Build ETL pipelines
- Create a data lake
- Implement streaming analytics
- Set up data governance
Timeline
Recommended: 12-14 weeks, 10-15 hours per week
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Last Updated: November 2025