Google Data Engineer Bootcamp & Certification

Google Data Engineer Bootcamp & Certification

Master Google Cloud data engineering through this exclusive, hybrid certification bootcamp for enterprise data practitioners.

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This multi-week schedule starts May 6, 2026.

See agenda below for details.

311 W Monroe St

Chicago, IL 60606

What is the bootcamp?

This bootcamp will have three in-person days of instruction, with several weeks of online office hours. You will receive instructor-led training to prepare you for the Professional Data Engineer certification exam, which you will take on the last day, at no cost.


In this bootcamp, you will learn to utilize Google Cloud technologies and tools for:

  • Creating and Managing Data Warehousing and Data Lakes
  • Designing and Building Data Pipelines
  • Data Modeling and Data Management
  • Integrating Machine Learning and Data Analytics

The course is based on the Data Engineering on Google Cloud curriculum.


This bootcamp is designed for technical experts responsible for managing large-scale data transformations and building agentic experiences. This includes:

  • Cloud Architects and Solutions Architects designing secure, scalable, and reliable data solutions
  • Data Engineers and Data Analysts looking to unify their data foundation for advanced analytics
  • Software Engineers and Developers building intelligent applications and multi-agent systems using Gemini
  • Database Administrators managing on-premises and cloud-based systems for high-velocity execution


Prerequisites:

  • Familiarity with Google Cloud Computing Foundations: Data, ML, and AI in Google Cloud or equivalent experience
  • Basic proficiency with Python or Java (can read/understand code)
  • Intermediate proficiency with SQL queries (can read SQL statements, write a simple SQL SELECT query using a join and a where clause)
  • Understanding of ETL (extract, transform, load) activities in an business environment
  • Familiarity with Machine Learning Concepts


Why get certified?

Stand out in a high-growth field with a certification that validates your expertise in building secure, scalable, and reliable data solutions on Google Cloud. Organizations are actively seeking certified professionals to drive innovation and operational efficiency through data-driven decision-making.


The Professional Data Engineer exam (valued at $200 USD, provided free via this Bootcamp) covers critical domains including data storage, governance, and sharing. Demonstrate your ability to manage vast datasets and lead business-critical cloud initiatives.


Google Cloud Data Engineers are the #2 paying IT professionals!

The multi-week agenda

May 6

[In-person] Core Lecture + Labs (Day 1)

10:00 AM CST | Arrival time

Instructor led courses & hands-on training

12:00 PM CST | Lunch

Instructor led courses & hands-on training

6:00 PM CST | End time

May 11

[Virtual] Office Hours 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM CST

May 18

[Virtual] Office Hours 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM CST

May 26

[Virtual] Office Hours 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM CST

June 1

[Virtual] Office Hours 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM CST

June 8

[In-person] Core Lecture + Labs (Day 2)

9:00 AM CST | Arrival time

Instructor led courses & hands-on training

12:00 PM CST | Lunch

Instructor led courses & hands-on training

5:00 PM CST | End time

June 9

[In-person] Final Course Review & Exam

9:00 AM CST | Arrival time

12:00 PM CST | Lunch

3:00 PM CST | Exam starts

5:00 PM PST | Exam ends & celebration


The first half of the day will be spent in review, and the second half of the day will culminate in the proctored certification exam.

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