Data Engineering Program · Live in New York & Worldwide Online

Build the Data Systems Companies Use Every Day

Master SQL, Python, ETL, cloud data, PySpark, Airflow, dbt, Docker, APIs, and modern data pipelines through a structured 10-month, project-based program.

Start from the foundations and progress step by step from databases and SQL to Python automation, ETL/ELT, cloud data, big data processing, pipeline orchestration, data quality, and a complete end-to-end Data Engineering capstone. No prior coding or IT background required.

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  • 10 Months
  • 4 Hours / Week
  • 100% Project-Based
Career Outcome
$80K–$126K
Junior Data Engineer · Est. 2026 U.S. Range
Job Placement Support

Until You Get Hired. Resume, LinkedIn, mock interviews, and recruiter marketing until an offer is on the table.

SQL PostgreSQL Python pandas PySpark Airflow dbt Docker REST APIs many more

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  • 📚 12+ years
  • 🤝 100+ hiring partners
Meet Your Instructor

Learn From an Industry Practitioner:
Meet Fayek Chowdhury

You aren't just learning from an academic — you are training with a working Data Engineer who has spent over a decade building pipelines, dashboards, and analytics workflows in production environments.

Curriculum

10 Months From Data Foundations to End-to-End Pipelines

The curriculum starts with databases, SQL, Python, and data cleaning before progressing into Data Modeling, Cloud Data, PySpark, Airflow, dbt, APIs, Docker, Data Quality, and professional Data Engineering practices. Every month includes hands-on work and ends with a practical deliverable you can add to your portfolio.

Phase 01 · Months 1–2

Data Foundations & SQL

Build the foundation every Data Engineer needs.

Build the foundation every Data Engineer needs by understanding how business data is stored, organized, queried, and moved between systems.

Module 1 · Data Foundations

  • What Data Engineering is
  • Databases, Data Warehouses & Data Lakes
  • How Data Pipelines work
  • Data flow from source to business use
  • Hands-on: set up Python, PostgreSQL, VS Code & Git; map a real business data flow; convert messy spreadsheet data into a structured table
  • Deliverable: a working local Data Engineering environment and documented data-flow diagram

Module 2 · SQL & Databases

  • Relational databases, tables, keys & relationships
  • SELECT, WHERE, ORDER BY, GROUP BY & aggregate functions
  • INNER JOIN, LEFT JOIN & multi-table JOINs
  • Relational schema design
  • Hands-on: build a relational business database; write real analytics queries; load and query sales data in PostgreSQL
  • Deliverable: a queryable relational database and personal SQL query library published on GitHub
ExcelPostgreSQLVS CodeGitSQLpgAdmin / DBeaver
Phase 02 · Months 3–4

Python & Data Wrangling

Build your first complete automated ETL workflow.

Learn Python for practical Data Engineering tasks and build your first complete automated ETL workflow.

Module 3 · Python Basics for Data

  • Variables, data types, loops & functions
  • CSV files, JSON & text files
  • Database connections, error handling & logging
  • Hands-on: process multiple files automatically; automate repetitive reporting tasks; connect Python to PostgreSQL; publish projects on GitHub
  • Deliverable: two working Python automation scripts published to your GitHub portfolio

Module 4 · Data Cleaning & ETL

  • ETL vs. ELT
  • pandas & NumPy
  • Cleaning datasets: missing values, duplicates, bad formatting
  • Data merging, extracting & loading
  • Hands-on: clean a messy real-world dataset; merge data from multiple sources; build an Extract → Transform → Load pipeline
  • Deliverable: a complete ETL script with before-and-after Data Quality reporting
PythonJupyter / Colabpsycopg2pandasNumPyGitHub
Phase 03 · Months 5–6

Data Modeling & Cloud

Move modern Data Engineering workloads into the cloud.

Learn how organizations structure analytics data and move modern Data Engineering workloads into cloud environments.

Module 5 · Data Modeling

  • Fact tables & dimension tables
  • Star schema, normalization & denormalization
  • Staging, core & business-ready data layers
  • Data Warehouse concepts
  • Hands-on: design a star schema; build fact and dimension tables; write business reporting queries
  • Deliverable: a documented star-schema warehouse model with working reporting queries

Module 6 · Cloud Data Basics

  • Cloud object storage & cloud databases
  • Data Lakes & Cloud Data Warehouses
  • Cloud cost awareness & connection security
  • Free-tier cloud services
  • Hands-on: upload data to cloud storage; connect to a cloud database; load warehouse data; query cloud-hosted data using Python
  • Deliverable: a cloud-hosted dataset with a documented and reproducible connection setup
SQLdbdiagramStar SchemaCloud StorageCloud DatabasesData Lakes
Phase 04 · Months 7–8

Big Data & Pipeline Orchestration

Handle larger datasets and automated, production-style pipelines.

Move beyond basic data processing and learn how larger datasets and automated production-style pipelines are handled.

Module 7 · Big Data & PySpark

  • Distributed data processing
  • PySpark DataFrames, transformations & actions
  • Parquet, columnar storage & Data Lake layouts
  • Partitioning
  • Hands-on: process a multi-million-row dataset; compare CSV and Parquet performance; build a partitioned Data Lake structure
  • Deliverable: a PySpark job that processes a large dataset with documented performance results

Module 8 · Airflow & dbt

  • Pipeline scheduling, monitoring, DAGs & retries
  • dbt transformations & version-controlled SQL
  • Data testing & documentation
  • Hands-on: turn an ETL script into an Airflow DAG; build dbt staging and business-ready models; add automated tests; generate documentation
  • Deliverable: a scheduled pipeline and tested, documented dbt transformation project
PySparkParquetData LakesAirflowdbtSQL
Phase 05 · Months 9–10

Engineering Practice & Capstone

APIs, Docker, Data Quality, and a complete end-to-end capstone.

Bring everything together using APIs, Docker, Data Quality, professional Git workflows, and a complete end-to-end Data Engineering capstone.

Module 9 · APIs, Docker & Data Quality

  • REST APIs: endpoints, authentication, pagination & JSON responses
  • Docker & containers
  • Data Quality: logging, validation, Git branching, pull requests & CI/CD basics
  • Hands-on: extract live data from a REST API; load API data into a Data Warehouse; containerize a Data Pipeline; add automated Data Quality checks
  • Deliverable: a containerized API pipeline with automated Data Quality checks

Module 10 · Capstone & Career Preparation

  • End-to-end pipeline architecture & project documentation
  • GitHub portfolio & dashboard presentation
  • ATS résumé & LinkedIn optimization
  • SQL, Python & Data Pipeline design interviews
  • Hands-on: build the complete capstone — extract, clean, transform, load, automate, validate, publish, document, present, and complete technical mock interviews
  • Deliverable: a published capstone project plus an ATS-ready résumé, LinkedIn profile, GitHub portfolio, and technical interview preparation
REST APIsDockerGitGitHubCI/CD BasicsPower BI / Tableau
What You'll Learn

Start Your Career in Data Engineering

Data Engineering is the process of collecting, cleaning, organizing, transforming, and moving data so businesses can use it for dashboards, analytics, reporting, automation, and AI. Think of Data Engineers as the people who build the roads that data travels on — making sure information moves reliably from files, applications, APIs, databases, and cloud systems into clean, structured environments that business teams can actually use. This beginner-friendly program is built for complete beginners, career changers from QA, IT support, operations, business, or analytics, and anyone targeting Data Engineering, ETL, SQL, Analytics Engineering, BI, Data Pipeline, or Cloud Data roles.

Databases & SQL

Design relational databases, organize business data, write analytical SQL queries, work with JOINs, aggregations, and build clean database structures.

Python Automation

Use Python to read, clean, process, transform, and move data while automating repetitive data tasks.

ETL & ELT Pipelines

Extract data from files, APIs, and databases, transform it into usable formats, and load it into target systems.

Data Modeling

Build fact tables, dimension tables, star schemas, and structured warehouse layers for analytics and reporting.

Cloud Data

Understand cloud storage, cloud databases, data lakes, credentials, cost awareness, and modern cloud data environments.

Big Data with PySpark

Process datasets that have grown beyond traditional spreadsheet and pandas workflows using distributed processing.

Pipeline Orchestration

Schedule, automate, monitor, and manage repeatable Data Engineering workflows using Airflow.

Analytics Engineering with dbt

Build tested, documented, version-controlled transformations that convert raw warehouse data into business-ready models.

Docker, APIs & Data Quality

Build portable pipelines, extract live API data, add validation rules, logging, and automated data quality checks.

Excel
SQL
PostgreSQL
Python
pandas
NumPy
PySpark
Airflow
dbt
Docker
REST APIs
JSON
CSV
Parquet
Git
GitHub
Documentation
Logging
Data Validation
CI/CD Basics
Cloud Storage
Cloud Databases
Data Lakes
Data Warehouses
Power BI
Tableau

All real, industry-standard tooling — the same software modern data teams run, and the exact tools listed in U.S. Data Engineering job descriptions.

The Transfotech Way

Six steps from zero to hired.

Our proven roadmap from your first free call to landing a Data Engineering role with a real paycheck.

3,000+Students trained
100+Hiring partners
12+Years of experience
100%Project-based
Step 01

Career Counseling

Meet with experienced career advisors to discuss goals, create a personalized roadmap, and receive ongoing support throughout your journey.

Step 02

Enrollment

Enroll easily online — sign agreements and receive access to lectures, lab practices, and class materials via our LMS.

Step 03

Lectures & Lab

Instructor-led classes on a fixed schedule: pre-class content plus live sessions, twice a week — theory first, then hands-on execution.

Step 04

Internship

After training, participate in a 2–4 week internship with real teams for hands-on project experience.

Step 05

Interview Preparation

Resume coaches help you bypass AI screening; interview prep covers technical screening and job market guidance.

Step 06

Job Marketing

Resume marketing and job placement through partnerships with 100+ staffing firms — we guide you through the entire search.

Free consultation  ·  No enrollment fee  ·  Placement support until hired

The Practical Environment

You Build the Complete Data Journey — And You Keep It.

Throughout the program, you'll practice the same fundamental flow used by Data Engineering teams: Raw Data → Clean Data → Organized Data → Automated Pipeline → Business Use. Files, APIs and databases feed Python, pandas and PySpark; PostgreSQL, cloud storage and Data Lakes hold it; dbt transforms it; Airflow automates it; and Power BI, Tableau and analytics put it to work.

data@transfotech:~/etl-pipeline

┌──(data㉿transfotech)-[~/etl-pipeline]

└─$ python etl_customer_pipeline.py

[extract] reading raw customer + sales files

[clean] removing duplicates and null records

[transform] calculating retention and revenue KPIs

[load] writing curated tables to warehouse

[validate] 24 quality checks passed

[publish] dashboard dataset refreshed Pipeline status: SUCCESS ✓

└─$

Python ETL Lab · Data Transformation Pipeline
SQL Warehouse · Analytics Query Workspace
24
Quality Checks
1.2M
Rows Processed
99.8%
Pipeline Success
Pipeline Run History — Last 24h
PASS 24 data quality checks passed
PASS 1.2M rows processed · 8 KPIs published
PASS Dashboard dataset refreshed · SUCCESS ✓
Power BI / Tableau · Executive Dashboard
Docker · REST API Extraction Pipeline
extract_api.py Response Log Validation Dockerfile
▶ RUNNING
GET /v1/orders?page=4 HTTP/1.1
Host: api.example.com
Authorization: Bearer <token>
 
{"orders": 250, "next_page": 5}
✅ PASS 24/24 data quality checks passed — container deployed
Docker + REST API · Automated Extraction
Why This Program

Built for People Who Learn by Doing

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Beginner-Friendly

No previous coding or IT experience required. Start with the foundations and progress step by step.

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Project-Based

Every month ends with a practical deliverable you can add to your portfolio.

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Industry-Aligned Tools

Practice with SQL, Python, PySpark, Airflow, dbt, Docker, APIs, cloud technologies, and modern Data Engineering workflows.

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Portfolio Focused

Graduate with SQL projects, Python automation, ETL pipelines, Data Models, cloud projects, orchestration workflows, and a complete capstone.

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Affordable Tooling

The course prioritizes free, open-source, local, community-edition, and free-tier technologies wherever possible.

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Career Focused

Build your résumé, LinkedIn profile, GitHub portfolio, technical interview skills, and final project presentation.

Student Reviews

Real reviews from real graduates.

Verified Google reviews from students who transformed their careers at Transfotech Academy.

Graduate Outcomes

Real people. Real results.

Our graduates build practical skills for Data Engineering, ETL, SQL, Analytics Engineering, BI, Data Pipeline, and Cloud Data roles across startups, enterprises, and modern digital teams.

Nisha Chibba
Nisha Chibba Data Analyst

"The hands-on labs and project-based curriculum gave me the edge I needed to land my first data analyst role."

Hired ✓
Shah Jakaria
Shah Jakaria Data Engineer

"Real-world pipeline labs prepared me better than any certification course I've taken."

Hired ✓
Chamika Haturusinghe
Chamika Haturusinghe Analytics Engineer

"From zero coding background to Analytics Engineer — the mentorship and placement support made all the difference."

Hired ✓
Brice Bouesse
Brice Bouesse BI Developer

"The SQL and data pipeline modules were unlike anything else out there. I referenced them in every interview."

Hired ✓
Portfolio-ready projects completed
Hands-on data training
Career support included
Hiring partner network access
Hands-On Capstone · Months 9–10

Build a Complete Business Data Pipeline

Your final project brings together the complete Data Engineering lifecycle. Instead of finishing the program with only theoretical knowledge, you'll build an end-to-end Business Data Pipeline you can publish on GitHub and explain during interviews.

Extract

Collect data from files, REST APIs, or databases.

Clean

Fix missing values, duplicate records, formatting problems, and data quality issues.

Transform

Convert raw information into clean, structured, business-ready data.

Load

Store processed data in a database or Data Warehouse.

Automate

Schedule the workflow so the pipeline can run repeatedly.

Present

Publish documentation, create a dashboard, organize the GitHub repository, and present the final project.

One complete project. The full Data Engineering lifecycle.

Career Outcomes

Roles You'll Be Equipped to Pursue

The program develops technical skills relevant to entry-level Data Engineering and adjacent data roles. Estimated starting salary ranges (2026 market data):

Target Job RoleEstimated USA Salary Range (2026)
Junior Data Engineer$80,000 – $126,000
ETL Developer$95,000 – $146,000
SQL Developer$82,000 – $125,000
Analytics Engineer$110,000 – $190,000
BI Developer$91,000 – $153,000
Data Pipeline Developer$95,000 – $140,000
Junior Cloud Data Engineer$100,000 – $155,000
Data Analyst with Engineering Skills$75,000 – $110,000

Estimated 2026 United States salary ranges from the provided curriculum. Actual compensation varies based on location, company, industry, experience, and other factors.

We don't stop working until you sign an offer.

End-to-end placement support from your first résumé edit to the day you start work.

  1. 1Resume + LinkedIn + Job Portal build-up
  2. 21:1 coaching + mock interview sessions
  3. 3Personalized recruiter support with hiring partners
  4. 4Free full course retake if you need more reps
  5. 5Free background job verification
  6. 6In-house 1-month internship before the job hunt
  7. 7Access to our 100+ staffing-firm hiring network
Our Packages

Choose the Payment Plan That Fits You

Four flexible payment plans. No enrollment fee. No risk — job guarantee or 100% of your tuition back. Enroll within 15 days of the webinar for early-enrollment pricing.

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$4,800 Save $500

One-time payment · early enrollment (within 15 days of webinar)

  • Self-Paced LMS Learning
  • Live Instructor Classes
  • Private Student Community
  • Lifetime Class Recordings
  • Real-World Internship Projects
  • 1-on-1 Mentorship Coaching
  • Resume & Portfolio Support
  • Job Placement Assistance Until Hired
BALANCED PLAN

6-Month Plan

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6 × $850 / month · early enrollment

  • Self-Paced LMS Learning
  • Live Instructor Classes
  • Private Student Community
  • Lifetime Class Recordings
  • Real-World Internship Projects
  • 1-on-1 Mentorship Coaching
  • Resume & Portfolio Support
  • Job Placement Assistance Until Hired
LOWEST MONTHLY PAYMENT

8-Month Plan

$6,200
$6,700 Save $500

8 × $775 / month · early enrollment

  • Self-Paced LMS Learning
  • Live Instructor Classes
  • Private Student Community
  • Lifetime Class Recordings
  • Real-World Internship Projects
  • 1-on-1 Mentorship Coaching
  • Resume & Portfolio Support
  • Job Placement Assistance Until Hired
Transfotech Academy Transfotech Academy

Certificate of Completion

Data Engineering Program: Pipelines & Cloud Data

Awarded to

Your Full Name

What You'll Graduate With

A Portfolio-Ready Data Engineering Graduate

Every month builds toward a practical deliverable, so by graduation you leave with a working, end-to-end body of work — not just lecture notes. This is the portfolio and documentation you'll walk a hiring manager through, module by module.

  • A queryable relational database  ·  personal SQL query library
  • Python automation scripts  ·  a complete ETL pipeline
  • A documented Data Warehouse model  ·  a cloud-hosted Data Engineering project
  • A PySpark large-data project  ·  an automated Airflow pipeline
  • A tested, documented dbt project  ·  a containerized API pipeline with Data Quality checks
  • A complete end-to-end Business Data Pipeline
  • GitHub portfolio  ·  ATS-optimized résumé  ·  LinkedIn profile  ·  technical interview preparation
  • Transfotech Academy Certificate of Completion
● Enrollment Open ⚠ Limited Seats

Next Cohort Starts August 17, 2026

Secure your spot now. Once seats fill up, enrollment closes until the next cohort — no exceptions.

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⚠ Only 7 spots remaining — enrollment closes when capacity is reached

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Early Enrollment Bonus

$500 tuition discount for this cohort only

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Free Career Strategy Call

1:1 session with a senior advisor before you start

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Priority Placement Support

First-access to 100+ hiring partner network

Free 20-min call · No commitment · Spot reserved after consultation

FAQ

Questions we hear most.

Do I need coding experience to join the Data Engineering program?

No. The program is designed to be beginner-friendly. You do not need previous coding experience, a Computer Science degree, or an IT background. The curriculum starts with Data Engineering fundamentals, databases, and SQL before gradually introducing Python and more advanced engineering tools.

How long is the Data Engineering program?

The complete program runs for 10 months at approximately 4 hours per week, including live instructor-led learning, guided labs, assignments, and project work.

Is the course hands-on?

Yes. The program is project-based throughout. Each month combines concepts, guided lab work, and a practical deliverable that contributes to your Data Engineering portfolio.

What technologies will I learn?

You'll work with SQL, PostgreSQL, Python, pandas, NumPy, PySpark, Airflow, dbt, Docker, REST APIs, Git, GitHub, cloud storage, cloud databases, Data Lakes, Data Warehouses, Data Validation, and Power BI or Tableau.

What is the final capstone?

You'll build a complete Business Data Pipeline that extracts data from files, APIs, or databases; cleans and transforms it; loads it into structured storage; automates the workflow; validates Data Quality; and presents the result through documentation, GitHub, and a dashboard.

What jobs can this program prepare me for?

The curriculum supports entry-level and adjacent roles including Junior Data Engineer, ETL Developer, SQL Developer, Analytics Engineer, BI Developer, Data Pipeline Developer, Junior Cloud Data Engineer, and Data Analyst with Engineering Skills.

Does Transfotech Academy guarantee a job, and what does career support entail?

While no ethical program "guarantees" a job, Transfotech Academy provides a highly structured path to employment: career counseling, interview preparation, portfolio building (GitHub/LinkedIn), and lifetime job support. This placement support is also available to international students.

How do instructors support students outside of live classes?

Instructors dedicate approximately four to five hours per week to student support, including office hours and responsive communication through WhatsApp groups. All class recordings, learning materials, and syllabi are accessible through the LMS.

Is Transfotech Academy a legally accredited organization?

Transfotech is E-Verify certified through the USCIS, which means the organization is authorized to confirm the employment eligibility of its staff — a professional verification of the organization's standing regarding federal employment eligibility, distinct from traditional academic accreditation.

Who is the instructor leading this cohort?

The cohort is led by Fayek Chowdhury, an Analytics & BI Instructor with over a decade of experience in data engineering and analytics at companies including Veruna Inc. and OUTFRONT Media. His expertise spans Python pipelines, SQL, and agile data workflows, and he is dedicated to mentoring the next generation of Data Engineers.

Start Building the Systems Behind Data

Build practical skills in SQL, Python, ETL, Cloud Data, PySpark, Airflow, dbt, Docker, APIs, Data Quality, and modern Data Pipelines through a beginner-friendly, project-based 10-month program. No pressure, no commitment — just 30 minutes with an advisor who will map out your path.

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