Executive Program in Data Engineering (12 Weeks)™
From overseas experience to an Australian data engineering role. 12 weeks, 12 production-grade projects, and 6 months of job placement support.
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Duration: 12 Weeks (Intensive)
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Cohort: 20–25
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Investment: USD $7,000
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Cohort Starting Date:
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Outcome: Senior Data Engineer
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Why experienced migrants struggle — and how we solve it
Why skilled migrants get stuck — and how this program unlocks job readiness
"No Local Experience" Barrier
Our Solution
- GIofAI offers production-level projects and ACS-aligned documentation built to Australian standards, enabling migrants to showcase credible, locally-recognized experience.
Qualification and Skills Gaps
Our Solution
- Participants gain mastery in industry-leading platforms (AWS, Azure, Snowflake, Airflow, Databricks) through a curriculum and portfolio aligned with Australian requirements, making overseas qualifications relevant and visible.
No Genuine Australian Networks
Our Solution
- Direct networking events and employer connections empower migrants to develop referrals and a professional network vital for career progression in Australia.
No Career-Ready Profiles and Pathways
Our Solution
- GIofAI helps learners create ATS-aligned résumés and LinkedIn profiles, plus targeted career coaching to address profile gaps, employer expectations, and pathways effectively.
Build the Core Skills, Portfolio & Confidence to Enter Data Engineering
Why so many senior data professionals never make it to executive roles
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 board-ready artefacts: strategy decks, business cases, risk registers
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 Foundations & SQL Basics , Advanced SQL & Relational Modeling , Python for Data Engineering , Apache Spark Basics , Real-Time Data & Cloud Infrastructure (Introduction) , SQL on Databricks (Community Edition) & Capstone Project
Summary: ∙Introduction to Distributed Data Processing ∙ ∙ ∙ ∙ ∙ ∙ ∙ ∙
- Topics: Introduction to Distributed Data Processing , Hadoop Ecosystem Overview , Apache Spark Fundamentals , Spark Low-Level API, RDD , Actions & Transformations , DAG , Real-world example: Processing Unstructured Data using PySpark , Apache Spark High-Level API , DataFrame , Spark SQL , Programming with DataFrames (Transformations) , Spark Optimization , In-Memory Optimization , Partitioning , Bucketing , Caching , Code-Level Optimization , Performance Tuning , Execution Plans, File Formats, Resource-Level Optimization
- Topics: Introduction to Cloud Computing , Microsoft Azure Overview, Azure Cloud Service Models (IaaS / PaaS / SaaS) , Azure Monitoring & Management Tools , Azure Core Services, Azure Storage Services , Apache Spark vs Databricks , Azure Databricks Architecture , Core Features of Databricks , Databricks Cluster, DBFS (Databricks File System), Databricks Notebooks , Databricks Utilities (fs, notebook, widgets), Databricks CLI , Mounting Azure Storage to DBFS , Accessing Azure Storage Account , Case Study:, Azure Storage Setup , Databricks Setup, Parameterized Spark App using Widgets
- Topics: What is a Data Lake , Delta Lake Introduction , Practical Delta Table Operations , Delta Lake Architecture , Azure Lakehouse Architecture , Delta Engine , Optimization Techniques , Azure Databricks Unity Catalog , Databricks Workflows , Case Study: End-to-End Data Pipeline with Spark SQL
- Topics: Pub-Sub Model , Real-Time Data Concepts , Kafka Introduction, Kafka Architecture & Components , Confluent Kafka , Producer & Consumer API , Spark Streaming , Real-Time Data Streaming Project
End-to-End Pipeline
Apply all Databricks concepts (Spark, Delta Lake, SQL, Workflows, Storage). - Build a complete production-grade data engineering pipeline.
Architecture
Evaluation Rubric
Deliverables
- • ETL notebooks (Bronze → Silver → Gold) - Delta tables with optimized storage - Dashboard-ready Gold tables for reporting - Workflow orchestration setup (scheduled pipeline) - Documentation & architecture diagram
Showcase
- • Ingest raw files (CSV/JSON/Parquet) into Bronze layer. - Clean & transform data using PySpark into Silver layer. - Create business-level aggregations using Spark SQL into Gold layer. - Use Delta Lake features: ACID, Time Travel, OPTIMIZE, ZORDER. - Implement Unity Catalog for governance. - Orchestrate pipeline using Databricks Workflows.
Example Capstone Themes
Portfolio Outcomes
- GitHub repository containing complete codebases for weekly labs and enterprise-grade capstone.
- Two mini-projects + one major enterprise capstone, covering ingestion, transformation, validation, CI/CD, and cloud deployment.
- Batch + streaming pipelines, fully integrated (API/S3/Kafka → Spark/DBT/Airflow → Lakehouse/DW).
- Architecture diagrams, workflow designs, data lineage, and observability dashboards.
- CI/CD automation setup using GitHub Actions/Jenkins/Terraform.
- Data quality and governance artifacts, including Great Expectations validation suites and metadata policies.
Program Support & Career Services
- 6 × 1-on-1 mentorship with GlofAI-certified mentors(capped for $350)
- Resume, LinkedIn, and portfolio workshops; two mock interviews
- Weekly code review with line-by-line feedback
- Industry guest lecture with Australian employer insights
- Weekly office hours while in program
- Monthly Career follow ups (Group)
Why Choose This Program
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Why Choose This Program: Designed with input from enterprise data leaders.
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Real-World Projects: Hands-on experience aligned with business use cases.
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Mentorship Access: 1:1 sessions with data architects and mentors.
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Certification-Ready: Aligned to Azure DP-203, Databricks, AWS certifications.
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Career Mobility: Bridge from mid-level engineering to architecture.
After Week 12, upgrade to :
- Advanced Program — (24 weeks) — upgrade to accelerate toward Architect. — $5,000
- Executive Leadership Program — (1 year) — upgrade to accelerate toward Head of Data — $18,000
Get Hired as "Senior 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 Certificate
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
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."
Investment & Next Steps
Seats are limited to maintain quality mentorship and peer support.
- 12 live sessions + 40+ hrs self-paced modules
- 12 projects + advanced capstone; includes cloud credits
- Career services for 6 months
- GlofAI certificate + digital badge
Scholarships & Payment Plans
We aim to keep the program accessible. Limited scholarships and flexible plans are available.
- Merit-based scholarships
- Pay in full (5% discount), 2 or 4 instalments
Frequently Asked Questions
Ready to launch your data career?
Apply now or talk to an advisor. Seats are limited.