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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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    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

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Software Architecture Patterns for Big Data

    Skills you'll gain: Performance Testing, Scalability, System Testing, Data Architecture, Software Architecture, Performance Tuning, Distributed Computing, Development Testing, Microservices, Big Data, Prototyping, Software Engineering, Model Evaluation, Predictive Modeling

    Build toward a degree

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    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Google Cloud

    Data Engineering, Big Data and ML on Google Cloud 日本語版

    Skills you'll gain: Google Cloud Platform, Tensorflow, Data Transformation, Dataflow, Extract, Transform, Load, Data Lakes, Data Import/Export, Feature Engineering, Model Deployment, Real Time Data, Data Warehousing, Data Pipelines, Applied Machine Learning, Apache Kafka, Data Infrastructure, Data Architecture, Data Quality, Data Processing, Apache Spark, Dashboard

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    290 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    EDUCBA

    Apache Hive: Design, Query & Optimize Big Data

    Skills you'll gain: Apache Hive, Apache Hadoop, Data Warehousing, SQL, Performance Tuning, Databases, Query Languages, Database Management, Extensible Markup Language (XML), Data Processing, Data Transformation, Data Manipulation

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Università di Napoli Federico II

    A quick tour on Big Data and Business Intelligence

    Skills you'll gain: NoSQL, Apache Hadoop, Apache Hive, Big Data, Database Systems, Artificial Intelligence, Databases, Distributed Computing, Data Processing, Scalability, Business Intelligence, Data Management

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    26 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Advanced Machine Learning, Big Data, and Deep Learning

    Skills you'll gain: Apache Spark, PySpark, Model Evaluation, Data Preprocessing, Keras (Neural Network Library), Transfer Learning, Deep Learning, Tensorflow, A/B Testing, Data Ethics, Convolutional Neural Networks, Machine Learning Software, Data Cleansing, Machine Learning, Recurrent Neural Networks (RNNs), MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Artificial Intelligence, Dimensionality Reduction

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of California San Diego

    Graph Analytics for Big Data

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

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Alibaba Cloud Academy

    Big Data Analytical Platform on Alibaba Cloud

    Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization Software, Big Data, Apache Hadoop, Apache Spark, Apache Hive, Distributed Computing, Data Processing, Data Warehousing, Data Integration, Cloud Security, Cloud Technologies, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), SQL

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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    52 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Google Cloud

    Data Engineer, Big Data and ML on Google Cloud auf Deutsch

    Skills you'll gain: Google Cloud Platform, Dataflow, Data Pipelines, Model Deployment, Data Warehousing, Data Lakes, Real Time Data, Data Preprocessing, Data Processing, Dashboard, Tensorflow, Cloud Engineering, Data Infrastructure, Apache Spark, Big Data, Extract, Transform, Load, Applied Machine Learning, Query Languages, Cloud Storage, Scripting Languages

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of California San Diego

    Big Data - Capstone Project

    Skills you'll gain: Data Presentation, Data Processing, Big Data, Apache Spark, Splunk, Data Analysis, Unstructured Data, Data Storytelling, Analytics, Social Network Analysis, Unsupervised Learning, Graph Theory

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    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    400 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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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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    113 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Google Cloud

    BigQuery for Data Analysts

    Skills you'll gain: Looker (Software), SQL, Big Data, Data Warehousing, Data Visualization Software, Data Analysis, Extract, Transform, Load, Google Sheets, Jupyter, Data Transformation, Data Cleansing, Data Pipelines, Data Processing, Google Cloud Platform, Data Integrity, Workflow Management

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    74 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Big Data Analysis with Scala and Spark (Scala 2 version): École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne
  • Software Architecture Patterns for Big Data: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Data Engineering, Big Data and ML on Google Cloud 日本語版: Google Cloud
  • Apache Hive: Design, Query & Optimize Big Data: EDUCBA
  • A quick tour on Big Data and Business Intelligence: Università di Napoli Federico II
  • Advanced Machine Learning, Big Data, and Deep Learning: Packt
  • Graph Analytics for Big Data: University of California San Diego
  • Big Data Analytical Platform on Alibaba Cloud : Alibaba Cloud Academy
  • Data Engineer, Big Data and ML on Google Cloud auf Deutsch: Google Cloud
  • Big Data - Capstone Project: University of California San Diego

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