Apache Spark™ Programming with Databricks

This course serves as an appropriate entry point to learn Apache Spark Programming with Databricks. 

Below, we describe each of the four, four-hour modules included in this course.

Introduction to Apache Spark

This course offers essential knowledge of Apache Spark, with a focus on its distributed architecture and practical applications for large-scale data processing. Participants will explore programming frameworks, learn the Spark DataFrame API, and develop skills for reading, writing, and transforming data using Python-based Spark workflows. 

Developing Applications with Apache Spark

Master scalable data processing with Apache Spark in this hands-on course. Learn to build efficient ETL pipelines, perform advanced analytics, and optimize distributed data transformations using Spark’s DataFrame API. Explore grouping, aggregation, joins, set operations, and window functions. Work with complex data types like arrays, maps, and structs while applying best practices for performance optimization.

Stream Processing and Analysis with Apache Spark

Learn the essentials of stream processing and analysis with Apache Spark in this course. Gain a solid understanding of stream processing fundamentals and develop applications using the Spark Structured Streaming API. Explore advanced techniques such as stream aggregation and window analysis to process real-time data efficiently. This course equips you with the skills to create scalable and fault-tolerant streaming applications for dynamic data environments.

Monitoring and Optimizing Apache Spark Workloads on Databricks

This course explores the Lakehouse architecture and Medallion design for scalable data workflows, focusing on Unity Catalog for secure data governance, access control, and lineage tracking. The curriculum includes building reliable, ACID-compliant pipelines with Delta Lake. You'll examine Spark optimization techniques, such as partitioning, caching, and query tuning, and learn performance monitoring, troubleshooting, and best practices for efficient data engineering and analytics to address real-world challenges.