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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


  • 2

    28DIGITAL

    Security and Privacy for Big Data - Part 2

    Skills you'll gain: General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Information Privacy, Personally Identifiable Information, Data Security, Data Governance, Vulnerability Management, Vulnerability Assessments, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Big Data, Encryption, Cryptography, Cryptographic Protocols

    ★ 4.7 (262) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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  • C

    Cloudera

    Analyzing Big Data with SQL

    Skills you'll gain: SQL, Apache Hive, Big Data, MySQL, Query Languages, Databases, Database Management, Analytics, PostgreSQL, Data Manipulation, Data Integration, Data Analysis, Data Processing, Virtual Machines

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

    Status: Free Trial
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  • U

    University of California San Diego

    Big Data Modeling and Management Systems

    Skills you'll gain: Data Modeling, Data Infrastructure, Data Store, Data Architecture, Big Data, Data Management, Database Management Systems, Real Time Data, NoSQL, Database Design, Database Management, Database Software, Data Processing, Apache Hadoop, Query Languages, Relational Databases, Data Structures, Virtual Environment

    ★ 4.4 (3K) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
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  • 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
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  • 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
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  • É

    École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne

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

    Skills you'll gain: Apache Spark, Scala Programming, Apache Hadoop, Big Data, Data Manipulation, Distributed Computing, Data Processing, Performance Tuning, SQL, Data Transformation, Network Performance Management, Data Persistence, Data Analysis, Programming Principles

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
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  • 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
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  • C

    Cloudera

    Foundations for Big Data Analysis with SQL

    Skills you'll gain: Database Design, Relational Databases, Databases, SQL, Big Data, Database Systems, Database Management Systems, NoSQL, Operational Databases, Data Warehousing, Data Management, Query Languages, Virtual Machines, Data Storage, Data Analysis, Unstructured Data

    ★ 4.7 (1.1K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
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  • U

    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, Data Architecture, Data Infrastructure, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Database Theory, Distributed Computing, Data Processing, Transaction Processing, Business Intelligence, Data Management

    ★ 4 (27) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
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  • E

    EDUCBA

    Analyze Big Data Using Apache Impala SQL

    Skills you'll gain: Big Data, SQL, Test Case, Apache Hadoop, Analytics, Database Design, Data Analysis, Analytical Skills, Query Languages, Databases, Relational Databases, Analysis, Database Management, Data Manipulation, Apache, Metadata Management

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
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  • 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
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  • D

    Duke University

    Applied Python Data Engineering

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

    ★ 3.9 (129) · Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Security and Privacy for Big Data - Part 2: 28DIGITAL
  • Analyzing Big Data with SQL: Cloudera
  • Big Data Modeling and Management Systems: University of California San Diego
  • Data Visualization and Security in AWS Big Data: Packt
  • Bioinformatics Capstone: Big Data in Biology: University of California San Diego
  • Big Data Analysis with Scala and Spark (Scala 2 version): École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne
  • Streaming Big Data with Spark Streaming, Scala, and Spark 3!: Packt
  • Foundations for Big Data Analysis with SQL: Cloudera
  • A quick tour on Big Data and Business Intelligence: Università di Napoli Federico II
  • Analyze Big Data Using Apache Impala SQL: EDUCBA

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