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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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      Edureka

      Using Kafka on Confluent

      Skills you'll gain: Apache Kafka, Data Pipelines, Data Lakes, Data Management, Data Integration, Data Architecture, SQL, Security Controls, System Monitoring, Real Time Data, Big Data, Scalability

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free
      Free
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      DeepLearning.AI

      Knowledge Graphs for RAG

      Skills you'll gain: Query Languages, Data Storage, Semantic Web, Unstructured Data, Generative AI, Graph Theory, Text Mining, Information Architecture

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      66 reviews

      Intermediate · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    • Status: Free
      Free
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      University of Amsterdam

      Classical Sociological Theory

      Skills you'll gain: Sociology, Social Sciences, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Socioeconomics, Culture, Political Sciences, Qualitative Research, Trend Analysis, Scientific Methods

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      3K reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free
      Free
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      IESE Business School

      The Art of Storytelling

      Skills you'll gain: Storytelling, Public Speaking, Verbal Communication Skills, Content Creation, Writing, Communication, Business Communication, Emotional Intelligence

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      770 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, JUnit, Java, Unit Testing, Data Pipelines, Real Time Data, Integration Testing, Restful API, JSON, Debugging, Scalability

      Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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      LearnKartS

      Kafka Integration with Storm, Spark, Flume, and Security

      Skills you'll gain: Apache Kafka, Real Time Data, Apache Spark, Performance Tuning, Security Controls, Data Security, Data Processing, Scala Programming, Distributed Computing, System Configuration

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      DeepLearning.AI

      AI Agents in LangGraph

      Skills you'll gain: ChatGPT, OpenAI, Generative AI, Artificial Intelligence, Human Machine Interfaces

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      133 reviews

      Intermediate · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Packt

      Kafka for Developers - Data Contracts Using Schema Registry

      Skills you'll gain: Apache Kafka, Spring Boot, Real Time Data, Data Pipelines, JSON, Java, Docker (Software), Event-Driven Programming, Development Environment, Application Development, Data Management

      Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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      LearnKartS

      Monitoring, Streams, and Connectors

      Skills you'll gain: Apache Kafka, System Monitoring, Event Monitoring, Data Pipelines, Performance Tuning, Real Time Data, Software Architecture, Restful API, Data Integration, Distributed Computing, Scalability

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Michigan

      Exploring Piano Literature: The Piano Sonata

      Skills you'll gain: Formal Learning, Aesthetics, Storytelling, Liberal Arts

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      38 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      IBM

      BI Foundations with SQL, ETL and Data Warehousing

      Skills you'll gain: Data Warehousing, SQL, Extract, Transform, Load, Apache Airflow, Linux Commands, IBM Cognos Analytics, Data Pipelines, Apache Kafka, Bash (Scripting Language), Shell Script, Data Visualization, Dashboard, File Management, Star Schema, Unix Shell, IBM DB2, Business Intelligence, Databases, Stored Procedure, Relational Databases

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      23K reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 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, Apache Spark, Data Pipelines, Apache Kafka, Database Management, Bash (Scripting Language), Shell Script, Database Architecture and Administration, Data Architecture

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      6.4K reviews

      Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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

    • Using Kafka on Confluent: Edureka
    • Knowledge Graphs for RAG: DeepLearning.AI
    • Classical Sociological Theory : University of Amsterdam
    • The Art of Storytelling: IESE Business School
    • Kafka Streams API for Developers Using Java/Spring Boot 3.X: Packt
    • Kafka Integration with Storm, Spark, Flume, and Security: LearnKartS
    • AI Agents in LangGraph: DeepLearning.AI
    • Kafka for Developers - Data Contracts Using Schema Registry: Packt
    • Monitoring, Streams, and Connectors: LearnKartS
    • Exploring Piano Literature: The Piano Sonata: University of Michigan

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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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