Data Architect is a comprehensive course on Udacity that covers the principles and foundations of data architecture. Throughout the course, you will learn about the characteristics of good data architecture and how to apply them. You will also delve into data modeling, where you will gain the skills to design a data model, normalize data, and create a professional ERD. Additionally, you will have the opportunity to create a physical database using PostGreSQL. The course further explores designing enterprise data architecture, including building a cloud-based data warehouse with Snowflake. You will learn to evaluate various data assets, design a staging area for data ingestion, and create an Operational Data Store (ODS). Furthermore, you will gain expertise in designing OLAP dimensional data models, ELT data processing, and writing SQL queries for report building. The course also covers Big Data systems, providing insights into identifying Big Data problems and designing solutions. You will learn about the internal architecture of tools like HDFS, MapReduce, Hive, and Spark, as well as how to evaluate and create NoSQL databases using Amazon DynamoDB. Lastly, the course delves into data governance, teaching you how to design a data governance solution tailored to your company's needs. You will learn about metadata management, data profiling, data quality measurement and monitoring, and master data management. By the end of the course, you will have a comprehensive understanding of data architecture and the skills to design and implement effective data solutions.