--- source_url: "https://upskilldevelopment.com/advanced-data-engineering-systems-course-building-scalable-big-data-architectures" title: "Advanced Data Engineering Systems Course: Building Scalable Big Data Architectures" mirrored_at: 2026-08-24T01:06:42.653Z host: upskilldevelopment.com cited_in_42a: true mirror_canonical: "https://index.42a.ai/upskilldevelopment.com/advanced-data-engineering-systems-course-building-scalable-big-data-architectures" --- > **Original source:** https://upskilldevelopment.com/advanced-data-engineering-systems-course-building-scalable-big-data-architectures ### Advanced Data Engineering Systems Course: Building Scalable Big Data Architectures NOTE: To view the training dates and registration button clearly put your mobile phone, tablet on landscape layout. Thank you Course Duration 10 Days ## Online Training Registration Training Mode Platform Fee Enroll Online Training Zoom/ Google Meet 1,740USD [Register](https://upskilldevelopment.com/online-registration/advanced-data-engineering-systems-course-building-scalable-big-data-architectures/3755/Data-Science-Big-Data-and-Data-Engineering-Courses/12271) ## Classroom/On-site Training Schedule Course Date Location Fee Enroll 24/08/2026 to 04/09/2026 Nairobi 2,900 USD [Register](https://upskilldevelopment.com/registration/advanced-data-engineering-systems-course-building-scalable-big-data-architectures/3755/Data-Science-Big-Data-and-Data-Engineering-Courses/18855) 24/08/2026 to 04/09/2026 Mombasa 3,400 USD [Register](https://upskilldevelopment.com/registration/advanced-data-engineering-systems-course-building-scalable-big-data-architectures/3755/Data-Science-Big-Data-and-Data-Engineering-Courses/19027) 28/09/2026 to 09/10/2026 Nairobi 2,900 USD [Register](https://upskilldevelopment.com/registration/advanced-data-engineering-systems-course-building-scalable-big-data-architectures/3755/Data-Science-Big-Data-and-Data-Engineering-Courses/18856) 28/09/2026 to 09/10/2026 Mombasa 3,400 USD [Register](https://upskilldevelopment.com/registration/advanced-data-engineering-systems-course-building-scalable-big-data-architectures/3755/Data-Science-Big-Data-and-Data-Engineering-Courses/19028) 26/10/2026 to 06/11/2026 Nairobi 2,900 USD [Register](https://upskilldevelopment.com/registration/advanced-data-engineering-systems-course-building-scalable-big-data-architectures/3755/Data-Science-Big-Data-and-Data-Engineering-Courses/18857) 26/10/2026 to 06/11/2026 Mombasa 3,400 USD [Register](https://upskilldevelopment.com/registration/advanced-data-engineering-systems-course-building-scalable-big-data-architectures/3755/Data-Science-Big-Data-and-Data-Engineering-Courses/19029) 23/11/2026 to 04/12/2026 Nairobi 2,900 USD [Register](https://upskilldevelopment.com/registration/advanced-data-engineering-systems-course-building-scalable-big-data-architectures/3755/Data-Science-Big-Data-and-Data-Engineering-Courses/18858) 23/11/2026 to 04/12/2026 Mombasa 3,400 USD [Register](https://upskilldevelopment.com/registration/advanced-data-engineering-systems-course-building-scalable-big-data-architectures/3755/Data-Science-Big-Data-and-Data-Engineering-Courses/19030) 21/12/2026 to 01/01/2027 Mombasa 3,400 USD [Register](https://upskilldevelopment.com/registration/advanced-data-engineering-systems-course-building-scalable-big-data-architectures/3755/Data-Science-Big-Data-and-Data-Engineering-Courses/19032) 28/12/2026 to 08/01/2027 Nairobi 2,900 USD [Register](https://upskilldevelopment.com/registration/advanced-data-engineering-systems-course-building-scalable-big-data-architectures/3755/Data-Science-Big-Data-and-Data-Engineering-Courses/18859) **Course Introduction** The **Advanced Data Engineering Systems Course: Building Scalable Big Data Architectures** is designed to equip participants with cutting-edge expertise in designing, developing, and managing data engineering systems that meet the demands of modern enterprises. In today’s digital economy, organizations require scalable and reliable data infrastructures to process, store, and analyze massive volumes of structured and unstructured data efficiently. This course provides the advanced knowledge and skills necessary to build and optimize such systems. The training emphasizes the critical role of data engineering in enabling analytics, machine learning, and AI at scale. Participants will explore the full spectrum of data engineering processes, from ingestion and integration to pipeline automation, storage optimization, and distributed computing. By bridging theory with hands-on practice, learners will gain practical experience in solving real-world data engineering challenges. Participants will learn advanced approaches to designing architectures capable of handling batch and real-time data processing while maintaining scalability, fault tolerance, and security. The program integrates modern technologies such as Apache Spark, Kafka, Hadoop, and distributed cloud environments, providing learners with the ability to design infrastructures for diverse industry applications. This course also highlights the importance of governance, compliance, and ethical considerations in managing data systems. As organizations deal with sensitive and global data, engineers must ensure systems are built with privacy, reliability, and accountability at their core. Emerging trends such as data lakehouses, serverless data engineering, automation, and streaming analytics are explored, preparing participants for the next generation of big data architectures. The program ensures learners stay ahead in an evolving landscape where the ability to design and scale data systems defines organizational competitiveness. By the end of this training, participants will possess the technical expertise and strategic insights required to build advanced data architectures that fuel analytics, enhance decision-making, and drive innovation in a data-driven world. **Who Should Attend** - Data engineers aiming to advance their technical expertise - Database administrators transitioning to big data systems - Cloud engineers and architects designing scalable infrastructures - Software engineers working on data-intensive applications - Machine learning and AI practitioners requiring robust data pipelines - Business intelligence and analytics professionals seeking engineering skills - IT professionals responsible for data architecture and integration - Researchers and academics working with large-scale datasets - Technical managers and solution architects overseeing big data projects - Professionals in banking, healthcare, telecom, manufacturing, and government leveraging big data **Course Objectives** By the end of the course, participants will be able to: - Design scalable and fault-tolerant data engineering architectures. - Implement batch and real-time data ingestion frameworks. - Build automated data pipelines with orchestration tools. - Optimize data storage using relational, NoSQL, and lakehouse systems. - Apply distributed computing for large-scale data processing. - Integrate cloud-based solutions for data scalability and reliability. - Use Apache Spark, Hadoop, and Kafka for big data workflows. - Ensure data quality, governance, and compliance in engineering systems. - Apply best practices for pipeline monitoring, logging, and recovery. - Manage system security, privacy, and fault tolerance in big data projects. - Explore emerging trends in serverless data engineering and automation. - Deliver a capstone project showcasing end-to-end data architecture design. **Comprehensive Course Outline** **Module 1: Foundations of Advanced Data Engineering** - Role of data engineering in modern enterprises - Core concepts of data architectures - Challenges in building scalable systems - Case study: Enterprise data architecture failures and lessons **Module 2: Data Ingestion and Integration** - Batch vs streaming ingestion frameworks - ETL and ELT processes - Integrating structured and unstructured data - Lab: Building ingestion pipelines with Kafka **Module 3: Data Pipeline Design and Orchestration** - Workflow orchestration tools (Airflow, Luigi, Prefect) - Building automated pipelines - Error handling and fault tolerance - Lab: Orchestrating pipelines with Apache Airflow **Module 4: Distributed Storage Systems** - Relational databases and scaling strategies - NoSQL systems (MongoDB, Cassandra, HBase) - Data lakes and lakehouse architectures - Lab: Implementing a data lakehouse **Module 5: Distributed Computing Frameworks** - Hadoop ecosystem overview - Apache Spark for big data processing - MapReduce programming model - Lab: Distributed data processing with Spark **Module 6: Real-Time Data Processing** - Streaming architectures and tools - Event-driven processing with Kafka - Stream vs micro-batch processing - Lab: Real-time analytics pipeline **Module 7: Data Modeling and Optimization** - Data warehouse modeling approaches - Star and snowflake schemas - Indexing, partitioning, and caching - Lab: Optimizing queries in large datasets **Module 8: Cloud-Based Data Engineering** - Cloud-native data services (AWS, GCP, Azure) - Serverless architectures in data engineering - Multi-cloud and hybrid-cloud strategies - Lab: Deploying pipelines in the cloud **Module 9: Data Governance and Compliance** - Data quality frameworks and validation - GDPR, HIPAA, and global compliance requirements - Metadata management and data catalogs - Case study: Governance in financial institutions **Module 10: Security and Reliability in Data Systems** - Data encryption and secure access management - Fault-tolerant design principles - Disaster recovery strategies - Lab: Implementing secure and reliable data pipelines **Module 11: Automation in Data Engineering** - CI/CD pipelines for data engineering - Infrastructure as Code (IaC) for data systems - Automation of monitoring and recovery - Lab: CI/CD for a big data pipeline **Module 12: Advanced Analytics Integration** - Connecting pipelines to machine learning models - Feature stores and real-time ML serving - Integrating BI tools with engineering systems - Lab: Deploying a pipeline with ML integration **Module 13: Emerging Trends in Data Engineering** - Data mesh and decentralized architectures - Lakehouse evolution in modern enterprises - Serverless data engineering - Case study: Innovative architectures in global firms **Module 14: Performance Monitoring and Optimization** - Observability in data pipelines - Logging, alerts, and metrics collection - Performance optimization techniques - Lab: Monitoring pipelines with Prometheus and Grafana **Module 15: Industry Applications of Advanced Data Engineering** - Financial services and fraud detection systems - Healthcare data pipelines for patient analytics - Telecom real-time streaming data use cases - Energy and IoT-driven architectures **Module 16: Project and Assessment** - Designing an enterprise-scale data architecture - Implementing ingestion, storage, and processing layers - Ensuring governance and automation - Final presentation and certification **Training Approach** This course will be delivered by our skilled trainers who have vast knowledge and experience as expert professionals in the fields. The course is taught in English and through a mix of theory, practical activities, group discussion and case studies. Course manuals and additional training materials will be provided to the participants upon completion of the training **Tailor-Made Course** This course can also be tailor-made to meet organization requirement. For further inquiries, please contact us on: Email: [training@upskilldevelopment.com](mailto:training@upskilltrainingcenter.com) Tel: +254 721 331 808 **Training Venue** The training will be held at our Upskill Training Centre. We also offer training for a group at requested location all over the world. The course fee covers the course tuition, training materials, two break refreshments, and buffet lunch. Visa application, travel expenses, airport transfers, dinners, accommodation, insurance, and other personal expenses are catered by the participant **Certification** Participants will be issued with Upskill certificate upon completion of this course. **Airport Pickup and Accommodation** Airport pickup and accommodation is arranged upon request. For booking contact our Training Coordinator through Email: [training@upskilldevelopment.com](mailto:training@upskilltrainingcenter.com), +254 721 331 808 **Terms of Payment** Unless otherwise agreed between the two parties payment of the course fee should be done 3 working days before commencement of the training so as to enable us to prepare better.