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Professional Award in Data Engineering™

Hands-on, industry-aligned training to turn your degree into a job-ready portfolio. Build 6+ real projects, master the tools employers use, and get career support focused on the Australian market.

weeks (Intensive)

portfolio projects

20–25

per cohort

Junior Data Engineer

target role

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15 August 2026

USD $2,499.00 USD

All-inclusive · payment plan available

Limited to 20–25 seats

12 live sessions + 40+ hrs self-paced modules
6 projects + capstone; $200 cloud credits
Career services for 3 months
GlofAI certificate + digital badge

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Or pay in 6 × USD $416.50. See plan

Portfolio Projects 6+

Professional Award Shareable digital badge (Open Badge standard)

Support 24/7

Career support Resume reviewed by industry experts

The gap this closes

Why students struggle — and how we solve it

We designed the program around the real gaps that block fresh graduates from landing data roles.

Academic Knowledge ≠ Job Skills

Universities teach theory, not the tools and workflows employers expect.

Hands-on labs with real datasets

No Real Portfolio

Graduates lack projects that demonstrate practical data engineering skills.

6+ portfolio projects

Limited Industry Connections

Graduates struggle to network and understand job market expectations.

Career coaching sessions

Time to Job-Ready

Self-learning takes too long and lacks structure.

Structured 6-week intensive

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Program curriculum

Live sessions, hands-on labs, and a project each week. Expand any week for detail.

WK1

Data Engineering Foundations & SQL Basics

Understand data-engineering roles, pipelines, and data lifecycles. - Learn basic SQL for q...

Data-engineering overview: ETL vs ELT, data lake vs warehouse. - Introduction to relational databases (PostgreSQL) · SQL basics: SELECT, WHERE, ORDER BY, JOINs, aggregations. - Cloud database introduction (AWS RDS / Azure SQL).

Project: Case Study

WK2

Advanced SQL & Relational Modeling

Master intermediate–advanced SQL. - Design efficient relational schemas.

GROUP BY, HAVING, subqueries, CTEs, window functions. · Normalization (1NF–3NF), keys, constraints, indexes.PostgreSQL

Project: Case Study

WK3

Python for Data Engineering

Use Python for data collection, cleaning, and automation.

Python basics: variables, loops, functions, error handling. · Working with CSV/JSON files. · Pandas & NumPy for data manipulation. · Calling APIs and loading data into databases. · Git/GitHub for version control. · Linux command-line fundamentals.

Project: Case Study

WK4

Apache Spark Basics

Understand Spark architecture and why it is used in data engineering. - Learn Spark core c...

What is Apache Spark? · Spark architecture: Driver, Executors, Cluster · Manager - Spark components overview (Core, SQL, Streaming, MLlib) · SparkSession & SparkContext - RDD basics - DataFrame creation & basic transformations · Reading and writing data (CSV, JSON, Parquet) - Introduction to Spark SQL

Project: Case Study

WK5

Real-Time Data & Cloud Infrastructure

Understand real-time data concepts and modern cloud infrastructure. - Learn how data flows...

Batch vs Real-Time vs Near Real-Time processing · Message queues & streaming fundamentals · Intro to Pub/Sub architecture - Overview of Kafka · Event Hub, Kinesis - Cloud infrastructure basics (Azure, AWS, GCP) - Compute, Storage, · Networking fundamentals for data engineering - Introduction to serverless components

Project: Case Study

WK6

SQL on Databricks (Community Edition) & Capstone Project

Learn SQL development inside Databricks environment. - Understand how SQL integrates with...

Databricks SQL Workspace Overview - SQL Editor & Notebooks - Creating Views · Tables, Managed & External Tables - SQL Functions & Built-in Transformations · File Formats - Understanding Delta Tables through SQL

Project: File Formats - Understanding Delta Tables through SQL Business Use Case Process daily retail sales files coming into cloud storage and build a Delta Lake table for reporting.

The capstone

Capstone Project

Apply everything you've learned in a real-world project.

Batch ETL with Airflow + dbt
Streaming (Kafka → Spark Structured Streaming)
Cloud warehouse (Snowflake/BigQuery) + Lake (S3/ADLS)
Feature store + basic model serving
System diagram & README
Infra as Code (Terraform) & CI/CD
Data quality tests (Great Expectations)
Demo video (5–7 min) + GitHub repo

How your capstone is graded

Architecture & scalability 30%

Code quality & tests 25%

Observability & reliability 20%

Docs & demo clarity 15%

Ethics & governance integration 8%

You'll pitch your theme in Week 5 and build in Week 6 with mentor guidance.

Everything included

Get Hired as a "Junior Data Engineer" — Fast

Our graduates walk away with:

1-on-1 Mentorship

Personal guidance from pro data engineers every two weeks.

Live Office Hours & Community

Weekly group sessions + 24/7 Discord support — never get stuck alone.

Real Employer Toolkits

Work hands-on with AWS, Azure, Snowflake, Databricks, Docker, dbt, Airflow & more.

Career Launch Services

Resume, LinkedIn, portfolio workshops, mock interviews, and job leads included.

Live Weekly Sessions

Interactive sessions with industry experts covering core concepts and real-world applications.

Hands-On Labs

Practical exercises using real datasets and industry-standard tools.

Professional Award

The credential

Professional Award

Earn an industry-recognized credential and a digital badge you can add to your LinkedIn within minutes of completion.

Shareable digital badge (Open Badge standard)
One-click verification for recruiters and hiring managers
Certificate ID & QR for resumes and portfolios
Aligned to Australian data engineering job competencies

Graduate stories

Voices From Our Alumni Network

Powerful success stories that reflect the value, growth, and real-world outcomes of their journey with us.

Video testimonial

Surekha Gaikwad · Graduate, AI Engineering Mentorship

“GIofAI has completely transformed the way I understand and use AI in my professional life. The guidance, mentorship, and structured learning made complex concepts feel simple and achievable. I felt supported at every step, and the hands-on approach helped me develop real confidence in applying AI tools. This program didn’t just teach me — it empowered me. I’m grateful for the clarity, motivation, and opportunities GIofAI opened for me.”

Surekha Gaikwad Graduate, AI Engineering Mentorship

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Investment

One all-inclusive price. Flexible ways to pay.

USD $2,499.00 USD

12 live sessions + 40+ hrs self-paced modules
6 projects + capstone; $200 cloud credits
Career services for 3 months
GlofAI certificate + digital badge

Payment	When	Amount
1	Week 1	USD $416.50
2	Week 2	USD $416.50
3	Week 3	USD $416.50
4	Week 4	USD $416.50
5	Week 5	USD $416.50
6	Week 6	USD $416.50

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Scholarships & flexibility

Merit-based student scholarships
Split payments on request

Support

1-on-1 mentorship: three sessions with GlofAI-certified mentors (Capped $200 max )
Resume, LinkedIn, portfolio workshops; one mock technical interview
Weekly office hours
3 months of job search assistance

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Who is this program for?

This program is designed for university students and recent graduates who want to transition into data engineering roles.

What will I learn?

You will learn data engineering fundamentals, Python, SQL, data pipelines, cloud platforms, and build real-world projects.

How long is the program?

The program is 6 weeks intensive, with live sessions and self-paced learning components.

Do I need prior experience?

No. We start from fundamentals and move quickly into hands-on projects.

How are classes delivered?

Live online sessions (2x/week), recordings, self-paced labs, and real-time mentor support.

Do I get a certificate?

Yes—GlofAI Professional Certificate with a verifiable digital badge for LinkedIn.

Launch your career this cohort.

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Professional Award in Data Engineering^™

Hands-on, industry-aligned training to turn your degree into a job-ready portfolio. Build 6+ real projects, master the tools employers use, and get career support focused on the Australian market.

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Why students struggle — and how we solve it

We designed the program around the real gaps that block fresh graduates from landing data roles.

Academic Knowledge ≠ Job Skills

Universities teach theory, not the tools and workflows employers expect.

Our Solution

Hands-on labs with real datasets
Industry-standard tools (Python, SQL, Airflow, Docker)
Production-style project workflows

No Real Portfolio

Graduates lack projects that demonstrate practical data engineering skills.

Our Solution

6+ portfolio projects
Real-world datasets and scenarios
GitHub-ready code

Limited Industry Connections

Graduates struggle to network and understand job market expectations.

Our Solution

Career coaching sessions
Industry mentor support
Job placement assistance

Time to Job-Ready

Self-learning takes too long and lacks structure.

Our Solution

Structured 6-week intensive
Live sessions + self-paced
24/7 mentor support

Everything you need to go from uni to job-ready

Live sessions, self-paced learning, hands-on labs, and real-time mentor support.

Live Weekly Sessions

Interactive sessions with industry experts covering core concepts and real-world applications.

Hands-On Labs

Practical exercises using real datasets and industry-standard tools.

Portfolio Projects

Build 6+ production-ready projects to showcase your skills.

24/7 Mentor Support

Get help whenever you need it from experienced data engineers.

Summary: Understand data-engineering roles, pipelines, and data lifecycles. - Learn basic SQL for querying structured data.

Topics: Data-engineering overview: ETL vs ELT, data lake vs warehouse. - Introduction to relational databases (PostgreSQL), SQL basics: SELECT, WHERE, ORDER BY, JOINs, aggregations. - Cloud database introduction (AWS RDS / Azure SQL).
Project: Case Study

Summary: Master intermediate–advanced SQL. - Design efficient relational schemas.

Topics: GROUP BY, HAVING, subqueries, CTEs, window functions., Normalization (1NF–3NF), keys, constraints, indexes.PostgreSQL
Project: Case Study

Summary: Use Python for data collection, cleaning, and automation.

Topics: Python basics: variables, loops, functions, error handling., Working with CSV/JSON files., Pandas & NumPy for data manipulation., Calling APIs and loading data into databases., Git/GitHub for version control., Linux command-line fundamentals.
Project: Case Study

Summary: Understand Spark architecture and why it is used in data engineering. - Learn Spark core concepts and hands-on basics.

Topics: What is Apache Spark?, Spark architecture: Driver, Executors, Cluster , Manager - Spark components overview (Core, SQL, Streaming, MLlib), SparkSession & SparkContext - RDD basics - DataFrame creation & basic transformations , Reading and writing data (CSV, JSON, Parquet) - Introduction to Spark SQL
Project: Case Study

Summary: Understand real-time data concepts and modern cloud infrastructure. - Learn how data flows in real-time systems.

Topics: Batch vs Real-Time vs Near Real-Time processing, Message queues & streaming fundamentals, Intro to Pub/Sub architecture - Overview of Kafka, Event Hub, Kinesis - Cloud infrastructure basics (Azure, AWS, GCP) - Compute, Storage, , Networking fundamentals for data engineering - Introduction to serverless components
Project: Case Study

Summary: Learn SQL development inside Databricks environment. - Understand how SQL integrates with Spark and Delta Lake. - Apply SQL to build analytical datasets.

Topics: Databricks SQL Workspace Overview - SQL Editor & Notebooks - Creating Views, Tables, Managed & External Tables - SQL Functions & Built-in Transformations, File Formats - Understanding Delta Tables through SQL
Project: File Formats - Understanding Delta Tables through SQL Business Use Case Process daily retail sales files coming into cloud storage and build a Delta Lake table for reporting.

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USD $2,499.00 • 6 weeks • 20–25 cohort

Capstone Project

Apply everything you've learned in a real-world project.

Architecture

• Batch ETL with Airflow + dbt
• Streaming (Kafka → Spark Structured Streaming)
• Cloud warehouse (Snowflake/BigQuery) + Lake (S3/ADLS)
• Feature store + basic model serving

Evaluation Rubric

• Architecture & scalability (30%)
• Code quality & tests (25%)
• Observability & reliability (20%)
• Docs & demo clarity (15%)
• Ethics & governance integration (8%)

Deliverables

• System diagram & README
• Infra as Code (Terraform) & CI/CD
• Data quality tests (Great Expectations)
• Demo video (5–7 min) + GitHub repo

Showcase

• Live demo day with mentors & employer guest
• LinkedIn post & portfolio review session
• Optional recruiter panel Q&A

Example Capstone Themes

• E-commerce analytics: clickstream + purchase pipeline
• IoT telemetry pipeline with anomaly alerts
• Marketing attribution with batch + streaming joins
• FinServ fraud events with near-real-time scoring

You'll pitch your theme in Week 5 and build in Week 6 with mentor guidance.

Portfolio Outcomes

GitHub portfolio with 3–4 production-level projects + capstone architecture
Architecture diagrams, documentation, and demo videos
Verified GlofAI digital badge for LinkedIn & resume
Technical interview confidence for Australian market
Lifetime access to alumni/job network (on completion)
Hands-on ETL pipelines with Airflow & dbt (best practices, testing, docs)
Cloud deployments on AWS/GCP (S3/BigQuery, IAM, cost-aware architectures)
Interview-ready SQL/Python challenges repo + mentor feedback loops

Portfolio Projects: 6+

Program Support & Career Services

1-on-1 mentorship: three sessions with GlofAI-certified mentors (Capped $200 max )
Resume, LinkedIn, portfolio workshops; one mock technical interview
Weekly office hours
3 months of job search assistance
Weekly code review with line-by-line feedback
Industry guest lecture with Australian employer insights
Application tracker & weekly accountability check-ins
Hiring-partner intros & alumni referrals (where available)

Support: 24/7

Why Choose This Program

Practical Skills:: Real-world portfolio projects build employer confidence.
Mentorship:: One-on-one guidance from expert data engineers (3 sessions included).
Career Coaching:: Resume help, LinkedIn optimization, mock interviews, and 3 months job search support.
AI Ethics:: Learn responsible AI, compliance, privacy, and integrity skills to stand out at interview.
Australian Market:: Curriculum aligned to local employer needs.
Local Hiring Practices:: STAR selection criteria, ATS-ready Aussie resume format, and recruiter expectations.

Continue Your Growth

After Week 6, upgrade to :

Executive Program (12 weeks) — upgrade to accelerate toward Senior Data Engineer. — $4,500
Advanced Program (24 weeks) — upgrade to accelerate toward Data Architect. — $9,500

Get Hired as a "Junior Data Engineer" — Fast

Our graduates walk away with:

Resume reviewed by industry experts
Portfolio proven to impress recruiters
GlofAI certification trusted by employers
Direct job leads and alumni network access
Confidence from mock interviews & coaching

All the Support You Need

Mentors, community, toolchains, and job launch support — all built in.

1-on-1 Mentorship

Personal guidance from pro data engineers every two weeks.

Live Office Hours & Community

Weekly group sessions + 24/7 Discord support — never get stuck alone.

Real Employer Toolkits

Work hands-on with AWS, Azure, Snowflake, Databricks, Docker, dbt, Airflow & more.

Career Launch Services

Resume, LinkedIn, portfolio workshops, mock interviews, and job leads included.

Professional Award

Earn an industry-recognized credential and a digital badge you can add to your LinkedIn within minutes of completion.

Shareable digital badge (Open Badge standard)
One-click verification for recruiters and hiring managers
Certificate ID & QR for resumes and portfolios
Aligned to Australian data engineering job competencies

LinkedIn-ready Verifiable Official GlofAI

Voices From Our Alumni Network

Powerful success stories that reflect the value, growth, and real-world outcomes of their journey with us.

GIofAI has completely transformed the way I understand and use AI in my professional life. The guidance, mentorship, and structured learning made complex concepts feel simple and achievable. I felt supported at every step, and the hands-on approach helped me develop real confidence in applying AI tools. This program didn’t just teach me — it empowered me. I’m grateful for the clarity, motivation, and opportunities GIofAI opened for me."

Surekha Gaikwad

Graduate, AI Engineering Mentorship

Investment & Next Steps

Seats are limited to maintain quality mentorship and peer support.

USD $2,499.00 • all inclusive

12 live sessions + 40+ hrs self-paced modules
6 projects + capstone; $200 cloud credits
Career services for 3 months
GlofAI certificate + digital badge

Apply Now Talk to an Advisor

Scholarships & Payment Plans

We aim to keep the program accessible. Limited scholarships and flexible plans are available.

Merit-based student scholarships
Split payments on request

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Return on Investment Calculator

Estimate how quickly your investment in this GIofAI program could pay off through increased earning potential.

For illustration purposes only — not financial advice.

Step 1

Choose a GIofAI program

Program

Adjust the investment below if your price differs (scholarships, split payments, etc.).

Program investment

One-time tuition fee.

Career impact horizon

years

How long you expect to benefit from the program.

Step 2

Add your salary assumptions

Earnings

Current annual salary

Target annual salary after GIofAI

Time to reach new salary

months

Confidence level Balanced

Conservative Balanced Optimistic

Balanced outlook: calculation uses your exact salary assumptions.

Your estimate

ROI snapshot

Professional Award in Data Engineering

– %

Estimated return on your program investment over 5 years.

Payback period: – Annual uplift: –

Total projected gain (after fees)

–

Enter your current and target salary to see the estimate.
Results depend on your market, experience, and effort — use this as a planning aid.

This calculator is for educational purposes only and does not guarantee job outcomes or salary levels.

Talk to a GIofAI advisor

Frequently Asked Questions

This program is designed for university students and recent graduates who want to transition into data engineering roles.

The program is 6 weeks intensive, with live sessions and self-paced learning components.

Live online sessions (2x/week), recordings, self-paced labs, and real-time mentor support.

You will learn data engineering fundamentals, Python, SQL, data pipelines, cloud platforms, and build real-world projects.

No. We start from fundamentals and move quickly into hands-on projects.

Yes—GlofAI Professional Certificate with a verifiable digital badge for LinkedIn.

Ready to launch your data career?

Apply now or talk to an advisor. Seats are limited.

Start Application Request a Call Back

Phone : 1800 434 008

Email : info@glofai.com.au

Cohort Size

20–25

Investment

USD $2,499.00

Outcome

Junior Data Engineer

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Program Payment Schedule

Your investment is divided into 6 payments as per the selected payment plan.

Payment	Timeline	Amount
Payment 1	After application acceptance	$416.50
Payment 2	Week 2	$416.50
Payment 3	Week 3	$416.50
Payment 4	Week 4	$416.50
Payment 5	Week 5	$416.50
Payment 6	Week 6	$416.50
Total		$2,499

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Professional Award in Data Engineering™

Why students struggle — and how we solve it

Academic Knowledge ≠ Job Skills

No Real Portfolio

Limited Industry Connections

Time to Job-Ready

Program curriculum

Data Engineering Foundations & SQL Basics

Advanced SQL & Relational Modeling

Python for Data Engineering

Apache Spark Basics

Real-Time Data & Cloud Infrastructure

SQL on Databricks (Community Edition) & Capstone Project

Capstone Project

How your capstone is graded

Get Hired as a "Junior Data Engineer" — Fast

1-on-1 Mentorship

Live Office Hours & Community

Real Employer Toolkits

Career Launch Services

Live Weekly Sessions

Hands-On Labs

Professional Award

Voices From Our Alumni Network

One all-inclusive price. Flexible ways to pay.

Scholarships & flexibility

Support

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