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Fundamentals of Apache Flink

Learn Apache Flink from the ground up. Build real-time stream processing systems and level up your data engineering skills. The perfect skill for Backend Developers, Machine Learning Engineers, and Data Engineers in the age of Big Data.

3 Days

Average time students take to complete this course.

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Taught by: Ivan Mushketyk
Last updated: November 2025

Rated 4.9 out of 5 on Trustpilot

What you'll learn

  • Understand stream processing for big data applications like Google Maps
  • Set up and run Apache Flink in local and cloud environments
  • Build real-time data pipelines
  • Work with Flink’s DataStream API
  • Manage time, windows, and state in Flink
  • Integrate Flink with Kafka and other data sources
  • Handle late and out-of-order data events
  • Optimize and monitor Flink jobs in production

Apache Flink is a powerhouse for stream processing - and it's quickly becoming a must-know tool in the world of data engineering.

In this course, you'll go from zero to confidently knowing how to use Flink to process real-time data, work with stateful applications, and build end-to-end streaming pipelines. It's all about practical, real-world skills that allow you to build fast, scalable systems.

Whether you're new to stream processing, new to Apache Flink, or even new to the world of Data Engineering, this byte-sized course gives you the foundation to start working with real-time data in a meaningful way.

Wait... What's a Byte?

Bytes are shorter courses that allow you to upgrade your skills and knowledge in a single day!

Learning is hard. And sometimes you just need a quick learning fix, right? To learn something awesome, interesting, and relevant to your career goals.

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What's The Bottom Line?

This course is not about superficial fluff.

Instead, this course will take you from a complete beginner to understanding how to use Apache Flink and Stream Processing on a deeper level. 🚀

And... you have nothing to lose.

You can start learning right now and if this course isn't everything you expected, we'll refund you 100% within 30 days. No hassles and no questions asked.

When's the best time to get started? Today!

There's never a bad time to learn in-demand skills. But the sooner, the better. So start learning Apache Flink today by joining the ZTM Academy. You'll have a clear roadmap to developing the skills to build your own projects, get hired, and advance your career.

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Course curriculum

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Introduction

3 lectures

Introduction9:45

BEGIN

Exercise: Meet Your Classmates and Instructor

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Course Resources

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[Optional] Apache Kafka Introduction

2 lectures

Setup and Useful Resources

5 lectures

Fundamentals of Apache Flink & Stream Processing

17 lectures

Where To Go From Here?

2 lectures

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Meet your instructor

Your Data Engineering instructor (Ivan) isn't just an expert with years of real-world professional experience. He has been in your shoes. He makes learning fun. He makes complex topics feel simple. He will motivate you. He will push you. And he will go above and beyond to help you succeed.

Ivan Mushketyk

Hi, I'm Ivan Mushketyk!

Ivan is a data & software engineer with 12+ years of experience designing and scaling distributed systems. His career spans early-stage startups and industry leaders, including AWS and Stripe, where he built production-grade cloud and data applications.

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Ivan Mushketyk

Data Engineer

Frequently asked questions

Are there any prerequisites for this course?

  • Basic Python knowledge is required. If you don't have that we recommend taking the first few sections of our Python Bootcamp course, which is included in your ZTM Academy membership.

Do you provide a certificate of completion?

We definitely do and they are quite nice. You will also be able to add Zero To Mastery Academy to the education section of your LinkedIn profile as well.

Are there subtitles?

Yes! We have high quality subtitles in 6 different languages: English, Spanish, French, German, Arabic, and Hindi.

You can even adjust the text size, color, background and more so that the subtitles are perfect just for you!

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