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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


  • U

    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Introduction to Accounting Data Analytics and Visualization

    Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization, Data Literacy, Tableau Software, Data Presentation, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Visualization Software, Excel Macros, Analytics, Accounting Software, Specialized Accounting, Analytical Skills, Accounting Systems, Business Analytics, Microsoft Excel, Spreadsheet Software, Data Collection, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Analysis, Predictive Analytics, Data Architecture

    ★ 4.8 (458) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Build toward a degree
    Build toward a degree
  • P

    Packt

    Streaming Big Data with Spark Streaming, Scala, and Spark 3!

    Skills you'll gain: Apache Kafka, Apache Spark, Scala Programming, Real Time Data, Apache Hadoop, Apache Cassandra, Applied Machine Learning, Big Data, Data Processing, Application Deployment, Distributed Computing, Programming Principles, Cloud Deployment, Data Structures, Development Environment

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • L

    LearnQuest

    Real-Time Big Data Access using HBase: Boosting Performance

    Skills you'll gain: NoSQL, Real Time Data, Query Languages, Scalability, Database Design, Application Deployment, Data Infrastructure, Big Data, Data Access, Data Manipulation, Performance Tuning, Data Modeling, Distributed Computing, Data Storage Technologies

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • C

    Coursera

    Data Management with Databricks: Big Data with Delta Lakes

    Skills you'll gain: Databricks, Data Lakes, Data Pipelines, Data Integration, JSON, Dashboard, SQL, Data Manipulation, Apache Spark, Dashboard Creation, Big Data, Data Management, Data Transformation, Data Architecture, Version Control

    ★ 4.1 (32) · Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • C

    Cloudera

    Managing Big Data in Clusters and Cloud Storage

    Skills you'll gain: Apache Hive, Database Management, SQL, Database Management Systems, Big Data, Database Systems, Amazon Web Services, Databases, Data Management, Amazon S3, Apache Hadoop, Data Storage, Query Languages, Data Storage Technologies, Cloud Storage, Extract, Transform, Load, Data Import/Export, Performance Tuning, File Systems, File Management

    ★ 4.7 (299) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • G

    Google Cloud

    Data Engineering, Big Data and ML on Google Cloud en Español

    Skills you'll gain: Model Deployment, Google Cloud Platform, Data Lakes, Data Pipelines, Dataflow, Tensorflow, Big Data, Extract, Transform, Load, Apache Hadoop, Apache Spark, Real Time Data, Data Processing, Data Integration, Unstructured Data, Dashboard Creation, Data Warehousing, Metadata Management, Applied Machine Learning, Data Architecture, Data Migration

    ★ 4.7 (815) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • P

    Packt

    Advanced Machine Learning, Big Data, and Deep Learning

    Skills you'll gain: Apache Spark, Model Evaluation, Data Preprocessing, Keras (Neural Network Library), Transfer Learning, Deep Learning, Model Training, Tensorflow, A/B Testing, Responsible AI, Data Processing, Convolutional Neural Networks, Machine Learning Software, Artificial Neural Networks, Machine Learning Algorithms, Data Cleansing, Model Deployment, Machine Learning, Recurrent Neural Networks (RNNs), Dimensionality Reduction

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • P

    Packt

    Data Visualization and Security in AWS Big Data

    Skills you'll gain: AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM), Identity and Access Management, Amazon Web Services, Encryption, Data Visualization Software, Data Visualization, Amazon S3, Key Management, Data Security, User Provisioning, Cloud Security, Dashboard, Interactive Data Visualization, Dashboard Creation, Event Monitoring

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • U

    University of California San Diego

    Bioinformatics Capstone: Big Data in Biology

    Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, Molecular Biology, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Biotechnology, Life Sciences, Infectious Diseases, Epidemiology, Precision Medicine, Structural Analysis

    ★ 3.7 (29) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • G

    Google Cloud

    Data Engineer, Big Data and ML on Google Cloud em Português

    Skills you'll gain: Model Deployment, Data Pipelines, Real Time Data, Google Cloud Platform, Dataflow, Data Warehousing, Dashboard Creation, Data Preprocessing, Data Governance, Tensorflow, Big Data, Feature Engineering, Data Lakes, Dashboard, Extract, Transform, Load, Apache Spark, Metadata Management, Apache Hadoop, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Data Management

    ★ 4.7 (126) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • I

    Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai

    Big Data Science with the BD2K-LINCS Data Coordination and Integration Center

    Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, Applied Machine Learning, Interactive Data Visualization, Supervised Learning, Data Visualization, Machine Learning, Big Data, Data Mining, Data Science, Data Transformation, Data Integration, Precision Medicine, Medical Science and Research, Unsupervised Learning, Molecular Biology, Data Processing, Metadata Management, Cell Biology, Model Evaluation, Data Pipelines

    ★ 4.8 (27) · Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • G

    Google Cloud

    Data Engineer, Big Data and ML on Google Cloud en Français

    Skills you'll gain: Model Deployment, Dataflow, Data Pipelines, Dashboard Creation, Google Cloud Platform, Data Lakes, Real Time Data, PySpark, Dashboard, Apache Kafka, Tensorflow, Data Governance, Apache Spark, Data Warehousing, Data Import/Export, Data Processing, Extract, Transform, Load, Unstructured Data, Big Data, Operational Databases

    ★ 4.4 (58) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular big data courses

  • Introduction to Accounting Data Analytics and Visualization: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Streaming Big Data with Spark Streaming, Scala, and Spark 3!: Packt
  • Real-Time Big Data Access using HBase: Boosting Performance: LearnQuest
  • Data Management with Databricks: Big Data with Delta Lakes: Coursera
  • Managing Big Data in Clusters and Cloud Storage: Cloudera
  • Data Engineering, Big Data and ML on Google Cloud en Español: Google Cloud
  • Advanced Machine Learning, Big Data, and Deep Learning: Packt
  • Data Visualization and Security in AWS Big Data: Packt
  • Bioinformatics Capstone: Big Data in Biology: University of California San Diego
  • Data Engineer, Big Data and ML on Google Cloud em Português: Google Cloud

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