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    Explore Apache Kafka for building real-time data pipelines. Learn to use Kafka for stream processing, message brokering, and data integration.

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      IBM

      ETL and Data Pipelines with Shell, Airflow and Kafka

      Skills you'll gain: Extract, Transform, Load, Apache Airflow, Data Pipelines, Apache Kafka, Data Warehousing, Data Transformation, Data Migration, Web Scraping, Data Integration, Shell Script, Data Processing, Real Time Data, Data Cleansing, Big Data, Performance Tuning, Scalability

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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      LearnKartS

      Apache Kafka

      Skills you'll gain: Apache Kafka, Real Time Data, System Monitoring, Performance Tuning, Data Pipelines, Apache Spark, Apache Hadoop, Apache, Big Data, Systems Architecture, Continuous Monitoring, Data Processing, Data Integration, Data Architecture, Middleware, Data Security, Distributed Computing, Scala Programming, Software Architecture, Restful API

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      34 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      Google Cloud

      Creating a Streaming Data Pipeline With Apache Kafka

      Skills you'll gain: Apache Kafka, Data Pipelines, Google Cloud Platform, Java, Public Cloud, Cloud API, Network Analysis

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      27 reviews

      Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      LearnKartS

      Kafka Fundamentals

      Skills you'll gain: Apache Kafka, Real Time Data, Data Pipelines, Big Data, Data Processing, Distributed Computing, Scalability, Software Installation, Performance Tuning, System Configuration

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      Rating, 3.9 out of 5 stars
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      28 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Instructor Network

      Apache Kafka - An Introduction

      Skills you'll gain: Apache Kafka, Real Time Data, Data Pipelines, Data Processing, Operational Databases, System Monitoring, Scalability, Performance Tuning

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      9 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Packt

      Kafka Streams API for Developers Using Java/Spring Boot 3.X

      Skills you'll gain: Apache Kafka, Spring Boot, Real Time Data, Java, Unit Testing, Restful API, JSON, Integration Testing, Scalability, Debugging

      Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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      Rice University

      Distributed Programming in Java

      Skills you'll gain: Apache Kafka, Apache Spark, Apache Hadoop, Distributed Computing, Java, Software Architecture, Systems Architecture, Programming Principles, Servers, Algorithms, Network Protocols

      4.6
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      502 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      LearnKartS

      Kafka Architecture and Internals

      Skills you'll gain: Apache Kafka, Performance Tuning, Apache, Systems Architecture, Data Architecture, Data Pipelines, Distributed Computing, Middleware, Configuration Management, Data Storage Technologies, Network Monitoring

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      8 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      IBM

      IBM Data Warehouse Engineer

      Skills you'll gain: Data Warehousing, SQL, Extract, Transform, Load, Apache Airflow, Linux Commands, Database Design, IBM Cognos Analytics, MySQL, Database Administration, Data Pipelines, Apache Kafka, Database Management, Bash (Scripting Language), Shell Script, Database Architecture and Administration, Data Store, IBM DB2, Data Visualization, Relational Databases, Dashboard

      4.7
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      Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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      Packt

      Elasticsearch 8 and the Elastic Stack: In-Depth and Hands-On

      Skills you'll gain: Data Import/Export, Restful API, Data Mapping, Data Visualization Software, Data Visualization, Query Languages, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Dashboard, Data Management, Apache Kafka, Histogram, Data Structures, NoSQL, Performance Tuning, Software Installation, Amazon Web Services, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), System Monitoring, Data Maintenance, Cloud Computing

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      12 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      IBM

      IBM Data Architecture

      Skills you'll gain: NoSQL, Data Warehousing, SQL, Apache Hadoop, Extract, Transform, Load, Apache Airflow, Data Security, Linux Commands, Data Migration, Database Design, Data Governance, MySQL, Database Administration, Apache Spark, Data Pipelines, Apache Kafka, Database Management, Bash (Scripting Language), Data Store, Data Architecture

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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      Packt

      Apache Kafka Series - Learn Apache Kafka for Beginners v3

      Skills you'll gain: Apache Kafka, Command-Line Interface, Apache, Java, Real Time Data, Data Processing, Performance Tuning, System Configuration

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      6 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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    In summary, here are 10 of our most popular kafka courses

    • ETL and Data Pipelines with Shell, Airflow and Kafka: IBM
    • Apache Kafka: LearnKartS
    • Creating a Streaming Data Pipeline With Apache Kafka: Google Cloud
    • Kafka Fundamentals: LearnKartS
    • Apache Kafka - An Introduction: Coursera Instructor Network
    • Kafka Streams API for Developers Using Java/Spring Boot 3.X: Packt
    • Distributed Programming in Java: Rice University
    • Kafka Architecture and Internals: LearnKartS
    • IBM Data Warehouse Engineer: IBM
    • Elasticsearch 8 and the Elastic Stack: In-Depth and Hands-On: Packt

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    Frequently Asked Questions about Kafka

    Kafka is an open-source programming platform developed by the Apache Foundation. It's programmed in Scala and Java. The platform is mostly used in parallel computing and distributed computing, with several computers working on different parts of big data analysis.‎

    Learning Kafka enables you to write parallel programs in order to make applications run faster and to analyze large data sets. Then, you can take your computer science skills deeper by learning concurrent and distributed programming. Or, you can use your big data analytics skills with Kafka to analyze data and create reports for users. Another next step would be to learn how to manage data sets for better integration and processing.‎

    Typical careers that use Kafka are those in parallel computing, functional programming, big data analytics, and other aspects of computer science. The increasing use of machine learning to process big data calls for greater experience with platforms like Kafka. The analytics are particularly useful in biomedical research and in financial analysis. More and more industries are finding ways to pull out information from large sets of data. Also, the skills learned with Kafka can be applied to other big data platforms, such as Google Cloud. Those who will be moving into leadership positions in organizations with large computing environments will also need to be familiar with the relevant platforms, including Kafka.‎

    Kafka requires knowledge of Java, and you can find courses on Coursera to get you started with that. Depending on your interests, you can learn Kafka as part of courses covering big data, distributed computing, machine learning, or data analytics. You can also concentrate on related platforms like Scala or TensorFlow if needed for the computing environment where you work.‎

    Online Kafka courses offer a convenient and flexible way to enhance your knowledge or learn new Kafka skills. Choose from a wide range of Kafka courses offered by top universities and industry leaders tailored to various skill levels.‎

    When looking to enhance your workforce's skills in Kafka, it's crucial to select a course that aligns with their current abilities and learning objectives. Our Skills Dashboard is an invaluable tool for identifying skill gaps and choosing the most appropriate course for effective upskilling. For a comprehensive understanding of how our courses can benefit your employees, explore the enterprise solutions we offer. Discover more about our tailored programs at Coursera for Business here.‎

    This FAQ content has been made available for informational purposes only. Learners are advised to conduct additional research to ensure that courses and other credentials pursued meet their personal, professional, and financial goals.

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