Data Engineer Continuing and Professional Studies | Sheridan College
Micro-credential:

Data Engineer

Micro-credential

Data Science through an 'architectural' lens. With Sheridan's new Data Engineer Micro-Credentials, be able to blend the advancement of cloud technology & computing advancements to achieve strong data solutions to support any type of business.

Go with the 'data' flow. Enrol today. 
 

Note: It is recommended that students who have no experience in Data Science begin with the Data Analyst Micro-Credential program

* This program will not be available for registration this Spring. We anticipate offering these courses again during the upcoming Fall 2023 term. Please complete this Expression of Interest Form if you are interested in being notified once these courses are available.
 


Recommended Program Pathway

The recommended introductory course is:

These courses are part of the Data Engineer Program.

Course Name / Code Expected Availability Select

Compulsory Course(s)

Successfully Complete Three (3) Courses

Big Data Analytic Tools
Course Code:
INFO70283
Fall
Yes
Winter
Yes
Spring
Yes
Cloud Programming for Data Engineering
Course Code:
INFO70286
Fall
Yes
Winter
Yes
Spring
Yes
Machine Learning
Course Code:
INFO70282
Fall
Yes
Winter
Yes
Spring
Yes

Program Delivery

This is a part-time program and is delivered via online (asynchronous) and virtual (synchronous) classroom. 

What are Micro-Credentials? 

Micro-Credentials certify an individual’s achievements in specific skill sets and differ from traditional credentials, such as degrees or diplomas. They are shorter, personalized, and enables employment in specific roles. At the end of this program, you will receive an official document credential from Sheridan Continuing & Professional Studies. 

Program Description

Data science through an architectural lens - welcome to Sheridan's new Data Engineer Micro-Credential. With advancement of technology positively impacting our modern workplaces, our Data Engineer Micro-Credential is designed to be on top of the times. With an understanding of the advancement of both cloud technology and computers themselves, students will begin to understand the important role of a Data Engineer, and how it can produce the ability to create solid data architectural solutions to support data science roles. 

Students will begin to explore a foundational knowledge of data science, using modern technology such as Scala Programming, Google Cloud, and AWS. With each course acting as a building block, students can expect to be able to build data models independently. By the end of the program, students will be introduced to the wide world of data science programming languages such as SQL, R, and Python, with an expanded knowledge of Tableau to better understand data visualization. 

By the end of this program, students will be able to:

  • Understand and implement the use of Big Data Tools 
  • Execute deep learning scripting
  • Comprehend and conceptualize popular programming languages 
  • Process uninterrupted flow of data between servers and applications

This program is ideal for a candidate who wants to transition to a data engineer role, or has some background of machine learning and can prepare the data intelligently and efficiently. At the helm are experienced instructors and industry professionals in diverse corporate fields, including entertainment (Cineplex), technology (IBM), banking (CIBC and RBC) and more. Let our practical, hands-on courses, with deep roots in real-world scenarios, design a pathway into the data engineering field.

Go with the 'data' flow. Enrol today. 

Recommended Program Pathway

The recommended introductory course is:

Data Science Certificate Equivalencies 

The below courses from our Data Science Certificate program are deemed equivalent to courses found in the Data Engineer Micro-Credential: 

Data Science Certificate Data Engineer Micro-Credential
INFO70041 Predictive Analytics & Machine Learningequivalent toINFO70282 Machine Learning
INFO70040 Big Data Toolsequivalent toINFO70283 Big Data Analytics Tools

Data Science Micro-Credentials

Be sure to check out the other two (2) micro-credentials in the Data Science field found below:

Certified Analytics Professional (CAP) Examination

The Data Engineer Micro-Credential will help students to gain the foundational knowledge and build analytical skills required to take the Certified Analytics Professional (CAP) examination. The CAP examination is the premiere certification for analytics professionals and practitioners. Students can take the examination to advance their own career or set themselves apart form the competition. Sheridan's courses lay a foundational step in the pathway to this examination. 

Special Notes

This program can be completed within two (2) academic semesters. Due to relevancy, the entire certificate must be completed within three (3) years to stay on top of current trends. 

* This program will not be available for registration this Spring. Please complete this Expression of Interest Form if you are interested in being notified once these courses are available.

Contact Us

If you have any questions, please contact our Opportunity Centre at caps@sheridancollege.ca or 905-845-9430 option 3.

Data analysis and insight are key to an organization’s success. Businesses large and small turn to their data experts to provide the understanding and predictions in order to plan for the future. As the copious amount of information continues to increase, so does the opportunities for Big Data skilled-professionals.

Sample job titles include:

  • Big Data Engineer
  • ML Engineer