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Big Data Courses

Big Data courses can help you learn data analysis, data visualization, statistical modeling, and data mining techniques. You can build skills in interpreting large datasets, designing data-driven strategies, and utilizing machine learning algorithms. Many courses introduce tools like Hadoop, Spark, and Tableau, that support processing vast amounts of information and presenting insights effectively. Additionally, you may explore topics such as data warehousing, predictive analytics, and the ethical implications of data usage.


Popular Big Data Courses and Certifications


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    University of California San Diego

    Graph Analytics for Big Data

    Skills you'll gain: Graph Theory, Database Design, Big Data, Network Analysis, Analytics, Data Management, Query Languages, Computing Platforms, Scalability, Unsupervised Learning, Distributed Computing, Algorithms

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    Microsoft

    Data Analytics and Machine Learning for Big Data

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    Duke University

    Business Metrics for Data-Driven Companies

    Skills you'll gain: Business Analytics, Business Metrics, Analytics, Business Process Improvement, Business Intelligence, Business Process, Tableau Software, Business Analysis, Data Analysis, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Web Analytics, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Digital Transformation, E-Commerce, Financial Services, SQL, Decision Making

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    Universidad de los Andes

    Arquitecturas de Big Data

    Skills you'll gain: Public Cloud, Big Data, Data Infrastructure, Apache Hadoop, Apache Spark, Data Architecture, Cloud Platforms, Cloud Services, Data Processing, Distributed Computing, Cloud Computing, Scalability, Data Storage Technologies, NoSQL, File Systems, Data Storage, Software Architecture

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    National Taiwan University

    大數據分析:商業應用與策略管理 (Big Data Analytics: Business Applications and Strategic Decisions)

    Skills you'll gain: Data-Driven Decision-Making, Business Analytics, Business Intelligence, Strategic Decision-Making, Analytics, Financial Data, Marketing Analytics, Market Analysis, Customer Insights, Big Data, Analysis, Social Media, Business, Retail Store Operations, Marketing Strategies, Brand Management, Banking, Financial Services

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    EDUCBA

    Big Data Analytics with Hive, Pig & MapReduce

    Skills you'll gain: Apache Hive, Big Data, Database Design, Extensible Markup Language (XML), Databases, Apache Hadoop, Analytics, Social Media, Data Processing, Social Media Content, Data Management, Data Analysis, Data Integration, Data Transformation

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Duke University

    Applied Python Data Engineering

    Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization Software, PySpark, Data Visualization, Data Storytelling, Statistical Visualization, Site Reliability Engineering, Docker (Software), Databricks, Containerization, Interactive Data Visualization, Plot (Graphics), Plotly, Data Pipelines, Matplotlib, Kubernetes, Apache Spark, Apache Hadoop, Big Data, Data Science, Python Programming

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    The State University of New York

    Big Data, Genes, and Medicine

    Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, Big Data, Analytics, Data Mining, Health Informatics, Biomedical Technology, R Programming, Predictive Modeling, Statistical Analysis, Molecular Biology, Feature Engineering, Data Preprocessing, Classification Algorithms

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    École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne

    Big Data Analysis with Scala and Spark (Scala 2 version)

    Skills you'll gain: Apache Spark, Scala Programming, Big Data, Data Manipulation, Distributed Computing, Data Processing, Performance Tuning, SQL, Programming Principles, Data Storage Technologies

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    University of California San Diego

    Big Data Modeling and Management Systems

    Skills you'll gain: Data Modeling, Big Data, Data Management, Database Management Systems, Real Time Data, NoSQL, Database Design, Data Processing, Apache Hadoop, Data Structures, Scalability, Virtual Environment

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    EDUCBA

    Big Data with Hadoop: Apply MapReduce, Pig & Hive

    Skills you'll gain: Apache Hive, Big Data, JSON, Case Studies, Apache Hadoop, People Analytics, Policty Analysis, Research, and Development, Analytics, Data Analysis, Social Sciences, Data Wrangling, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Preprocessing, Data Processing, Business Analytics, Data Manipulation, Data Transformation, Query Languages, Debugging, Demography

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    EDUCBA

    Hadoop Projects: Analyze & Optimize Big Data

    Skills you'll gain: Apache Hadoop, Big Data, Database Design, Data Processing, Distributed Computing, Scalability, Data Pipelines, Data Warehousing, Query Languages, Data Cleansing, Data Transformation, Data Management, Analytics, Business Intelligence

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular big data courses

  • Graph Analytics for Big Data: University of California San Diego
  • Data Analytics and Machine Learning for Big Data: Microsoft
  • Business Metrics for Data-Driven Companies: Duke University
  • Arquitecturas de Big Data : Universidad de los Andes
  • 大數據分析:商業應用與策略管理 (Big Data Analytics: Business Applications and Strategic Decisions): National Taiwan University
  • Big Data Analytics with Hive, Pig & MapReduce: EDUCBA
  • Applied Python Data Engineering: Duke University
  • Big Data, Genes, and Medicine: The State University of New York
  • Big Data Analysis with Scala and Spark (Scala 2 version): École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne
  • Big Data Modeling and Management Systems: University of California San Diego

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