Orchestrate & Recover Real-Time Data Pipelines is a comprehensive, hands-on course designed to give data engineers, developers, and architects practical expertise in building resilient data pipelines. Taught by Luca Berton, this Coursera program covers Apache Airflow, DAG patterns, and production-ready recovery strategies.
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What You’ll Learn
- ✅ Create DAGs with default_args, schedule, and tags
- ✅ Define tasks using TaskFlow API and classic operators
- ✅ Wire dependencies that Airflow can use to form graphs
- ✅ Configure retries and alert plugins
- ✅ Enable DAGs, trigger runs, and execute backfills
Who Should Take This Course?
If you are a:
- Data Engineer
- Software Developer
- DevOps Engineer
- Platform Engineer
…this course is built for you! A foundational understanding of Python and data processing concepts will help maximize your learning.
Course Overview
- Introduction to Data Pipeline Orchestration
- Apache Airflow Architecture
- Creating DAGs with Best Practices
- TaskFlow API vs Classic Operators
- Dependency Wiring and Graph Formation
- Scheduling and Timing Strategies
- Retry Configuration and Error Handling
- Alert Plugins and Notifications
- Backfill Operations
- Production Monitoring and Recovery
Readings Included
- Course Overview
- DAG Design Patterns
- Case Study: ETL Pipeline for Analytics
- Hands-On: Building Your First DAG
- Case Study: Real-Time Event Processing
- Hands-On: Configuring Retries and Alerts
- Case Study: Data Lake Ingestion Pipeline
- Best Practices for Pipeline Recovery
Assignments & Discussions
- Assignment: DAG Design and Implementation (30 minutes)
- Discussion: Handling Pipeline Failures in Production
- Assignment: Backfill and Recovery Lab
Certificate
Upon completion, you’ll earn a shareable certificate from Coursera, verifying your pipeline orchestration expertise—perfect for adding to your LinkedIn or resume.
Last updated: February 2026 – Included with Coursera Plus.
About the Instructor
Luca Berton is an experienced educator in automation, data engineering, and DevOps practices. With thousands of learners worldwide, he simplifies complex topics into digestible, practical lessons that get real-world results.
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