Data Integration Fundamentals (Udemy.com)
Learn how to use data integration techniques to optimize business results and supercharge your career
Created by: John Berry
Last updated July 2026
What you will learn
- Data integration basics - What is data integration and why it's important in the modern business environment
- How data integration skills can create more success in your non-technical career
- Why data integration is a great way to transition into a technology career
- Learn common approaches to Business-to-Business (B2B) integration including EDI, XML, JSON, Text files, FTP and AS2.
- Gain a detailed understanding of Application Integration technologies including HTTP, SOAP, REST APIs, and Webhooks.
- Learn about Database Integration techniques like data warehousing, data lakes Extract-Transform-Load (ETL), and replication.
How it compares
Against the other 388 rated Udemy courses in SQL on CourseDuck:
- Rating4.5 out of 5higher than 48% of them
- Reviews18,717#13 of 389 by number of reviews
- Length3.8 hoursshorter than 67% of them
- Last updatedJuly 2026more recently than 89% of them
Course Description
It’s clear that we are living in a data-driven world. Our steady transition toward highly digitized lives is making data a key asset in the modern economy. When we go online to make purchases, consume content, or share on social media, we are generating valuable data. Many of the largest tech companies are now operating on business models that depend on leveraging data. However none of that is possible without data integration. Data integration is the glue that makes it possible to convert raw data into a valuable asset.
In this course, I will focus on three types of data integration: Business-to-Business Integration, Application Integration, and Database Integration. You will learn how businesses exchange data using standard EDI, XML, and APIs. I’ll explain common communication methods like FTP and AS2. You’ll also learn about application integration approaches including SOAP, REST APIs, and Webhooks. And I’ll teach you about database integration technologies involving data warehouses, data lakes, streaming data, extract-transform-load processing, and data propagation techniques like replication.
By the end of the course, you’ll have a solid understanding of how data integration can be used to improve business results. You will be knowledgeable about how these techniques are applied, and will be able to intelligently speak with software vendors, customers, suppliers or your internal IT department about data integration projects.
Instructor Details
- 4.5 Rating
18,717 Reviews
John Berry
John Berry has spent the last 30 years building software and data solutions for some of the world's most well-known supply chains. He is currently the IT Director for the supply chain management subsidiary of one of the world's largest contract manufacturers. In this role John leads a team of technology professionals to develop digital supply chain services focusing on supplier management, trade compliance, eCommerce fulfillment, and process automation.
John is passionate about helping others to develop their careers in the technology field. He has helped many line-level workers with no previous technical experience make a transition into IT careers. Having amassed a wealth of knowledge and experience, John devotes his time to sharing his expertise while he continues to work with technology on the front lines every day.
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Reviews
By Gourishankar J on 8/7/2026
this is a course more focused on the business side of data integration rather than the data integration methodologies and technicalities. Good course to understand the core concepts of B2B, application and database integration in general
By Stephen Aulenbach on 7/21/2026
The course offered a detailed summary of data integration patterns and protocols. I especially liked the real-life examples used throughout to support the topics.
By Khanyisile Hlatshwayo on 7/13/2026
This learning experience enhanced my understanding of the practical application of professional and technical principles in a real work environment. It strengthened my ability to analyse information critically, exercise professional judgement, and perform tasks with greater accuracy and attention to detail
By Chris Heren on 5/12/2026
This course has been so far, informative. I think it is giving me a goof foundation for some of the changes that are happening at my job, and will help me be prepared.
By Matt McLean on 5/3/2026
The content is delivered in a way that is so dry and un-engaging that it becomes hard to focus on. Maybe some sort of interactive or test element in between the information would help.
By Sriyakanthi Wijesekara on 5/2/2026
Data is power. Data integration can have in 3 forms. 1. Business to Business, 2.Application Integration and 3. Data base integration. Automation is the data integration technique.
By Andrian Rex on 4/18/2026
Learning how leveraging data integration can efficiently & effectively manage supply chain process and business communication.
By Artemis Papacosta on 4/7/2026
Everything is to the point and each lesson doesn't drag long. I find myself making notes because everything mentioned is quite important for my line of work.
By Ma. Kristina Joanna Javier on 3/1/2026
This course is good for me as an auditor because it strengthens my understanding of how data moves between systems, which helps me assess risks, validate data accuracy, and evaluate the reliability of a client’s processes. Better knowledge of data integration supports more effective testing, analytics, and overall audit quality.
By Santiago Rosales on 1/22/2026
This course is exceptional, offering a wealth of knowledge on Data Integration, especially beneficial for those outside the field, like me as a Tax Accountant. Highly recommended!!
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Overall Score : 90 / 100






