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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


  • S

    SkillUp

    Get Started with Spreadsheet Applications: Excel

    Skills you'll gain: Productivity Software, Collaborative Software, Microsoft Office, Spreadsheet Software, Google Sheets, Data Visualization, Excel Formulas, Data Entry, File Management, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft 365, Data Management

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    188 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • V

    Vanderbilt University

    Java for Android

    Skills you'll gain: Android Studio, Android Development, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Java Programming, Java, Mobile Development, Data Structures, Integrated Development Environments, Computer Programming, Debugging, Algorithms

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    3.1K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of California, Irvine

    The Raspberry Pi Platform and Python Programming for the Raspberry Pi

    Skills you'll gain: Linux, Operating System Administration, Operating Systems, Integrated Development Environments, File Systems, Internet Of Things, Development Environment, Embedded Systems, Python Programming, OS Process Management, Computer Hardware, UI Components, Computer Programming

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    2.8K reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • B

    Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani

    Modern Databases

    Skills you'll gain: MongoDB, Redis, NoSQL, Database Management Systems, Database Systems, Operational Databases, Databases, Data Store, Amazon DynamoDB, Relational Databases, Database Design, Apache Kafka, Database Management, SQL, Distributed Computing, Databricks, Big Data, Data Architecture, Data Modeling, Cloud Computing

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • C

    CertNexus

    Build Decision Trees, SVMs, and Artificial Neural Networks

    Skills you'll gain: Convolutional Neural Networks, Random Forest Algorithm, Recurrent Neural Networks (RNNs), Decision Tree Learning, Deep Learning, Applied Machine Learning, Artificial Neural Networks, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Machine Learning Algorithms, Predictive Modeling, Supervised Learning, Computer Vision, Classification Algorithms, Natural Language Processing

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
    ·
    14 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Finance of Mergers and Acquisitions: Valuation and Pricing

    Skills you'll gain: Mergers & Acquisitions, Business Valuation, Private Equity, Financial Analysis, Financial Modeling, Corporate Finance, Corporate Strategy, Market Data, Cash Flows, Risk Analysis

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    308 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • P

    Peking University

    Bioinformatics: Introduction and Methods 生物信息学: 导论与方法

    Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, Life Sciences, Biostatistics, Molecular Biology, Informatics, Biology, Computational Thinking, Machine Learning Algorithms, Data Analysis Software, Statistical Analysis, Data Processing

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
    ·
    284 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 3 - 6 Months

  • C

    Coursera

    Titanic Survival Prediction Using Machine Learning

    Skills you'll gain: Feature Engineering, Data Cleansing, Data Visualization, Data Preprocessing, Logistic Regression, Predictive Modeling, Applied Machine Learning, Scikit Learn (Machine Learning Library), Supervised Learning, Machine Learning, Model Evaluation, Classification Algorithms, Data Science, Python Programming

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    19 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • U

    University of Alberta

    Software Architecture

    Skills you'll gain: Software Architecture, Unified Modeling Language, Software Design, Product Family Engineering, Software Systems, Software Development, Software Documentation, Software Design Patterns, Middleware, Maintainability, Application Deployment, Scalability, Databases

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    939 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • N

    Northeastern University

    Computation and Visualization for Analytics Part 1

    Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Visualization Software, Matplotlib, Data Preprocessing, Pandas (Python Package), Scatter Plots, Data Cleansing, Data Integration, Data Transformation, Big Data, Programming Principles, Python Programming

    Build toward a degree

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • E

    Edureka

    Predictive Modeling with Python

    Skills you'll gain: Predictive Modeling, Predictive Analytics, Statistical Methods, Data Analysis, Applied Machine Learning, Business Analytics, Statistical Analysis, Machine Learning, Scikit Learn (Machine Learning Library), Machine Learning Algorithms, Data Preprocessing, Big Data, Python Programming, Data Manipulation, Pandas (Python Package), Logistic Regression, NumPy

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • E

    Edureka

    Mastering AI: Neural Nets, Vision System, Speech Recognition

    Skills you'll gain: Supervised Learning, Computer Vision, Recurrent Neural Networks (RNNs), Machine Learning Methods, Convolutional Neural Networks, Matplotlib, Data Visualization, Probability & Statistics, Deep Learning, Classification Algorithms, Artificial Intelligence, Plotly, Statistical Analysis, Data Visualization Software, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Machine Learning, Seaborn, Applied Machine Learning, Digital Signal Processing, Statistical Inference

    3.6
    Rating, 3.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    7 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

  • Get Started with Spreadsheet Applications: Excel: SkillUp
  • Java for Android: Vanderbilt University
  • The Raspberry Pi Platform and Python Programming for the Raspberry Pi: University of California, Irvine
  • Modern Databases: Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani
  • Build Decision Trees, SVMs, and Artificial Neural Networks: CertNexus
  • Finance of Mergers and Acquisitions: Valuation and Pricing: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Bioinformatics: Introduction and Methods 生物信息学: 导论与方法: Peking University
  • Titanic Survival Prediction Using Machine Learning: Coursera
  • Software Architecture: University of Alberta
  • Computation and Visualization for Analytics Part 1: Northeastern University

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