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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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    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

    Beginner · 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

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    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: Model Deployment, Google Cloud Platform, Dataflow, Data Pipelines, Data Warehousing, Data Lakes, Real Time Data, Data Processing, Dashboard, Cloud Engineering, Tensorflow, Data Infrastructure, Data Preprocessing, Apache Spark, Big Data, Extract, Transform, Load, Query Languages, Cloud Storage, Scripting Languages, PySpark

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Coursera

    Building Smarter Data Pipelines: SQL, Spark, Kafka & GenAI

    Skills you'll gain: Apache Kafka, Data Warehousing, Extract, Transform, Load, Microsoft SQL Servers, Snowflake Schema, Star Schema, Performance Tuning, Data Pipelines, Cloud Computing Architecture, Business Intelligence, Real Time Data, Apache Hadoop, Data Modeling, Data Quality, Responsible AI, Apache Spark, SQL, Generative AI, Data Governance, Quality Management

    4.3
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    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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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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    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

    4.1
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    Beginner · 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, Data Architecture, Software Architecture, Distributed Computing, Predictive Modeling, Performance Tuning, Microservices, Big Data, Software Engineering, Database Systems, Data Store, Model Evaluation

    Build toward a degree

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    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    EDUCBA

    Apache Spark: Apply & Evaluate Big Data Workflows

    Skills you'll gain: Apache Spark, PySpark, Data Persistence, Big Data, Data Processing, Distributed Computing, Scala Programming, JSON, Data Transformation, Performance Tuning

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Cloud Computing Applications, Part 2: Big Data and Applications in the Cloud

    Skills you'll gain: Big Data, Apache Spark, Apache Hadoop, Apache Mahout, Distributed Computing, Data Storage, Data Processing, NoSQL, Apache Kafka, Real Time Data, Cloud Computing, Databases, Analytics, Deep Learning, Scalability, Machine Learning Algorithms, Graph Theory, Machine Learning

    4.3
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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    Apache Spark with Scala – Hands-On with Big Data!

    Skills you'll gain: Apache Spark, Scala Programming, Data Processing, Big Data, Applied Machine Learning, IntelliJ IDEA, Real Time Data, Graph Theory, Development Environment, Distributed Computing, Performance Tuning

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Campus BBVA

    Business Analytics

    Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Dashboard, Business Analytics, Data Visualization, Data Quality, Business Intelligence, Data Analysis, Analytics, Descriptive Statistics, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Probability & Statistics, Statistical Inference, Statistics, Big Data, Exploratory Data Analysis, Project Management Life Cycle

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Applications of Software Architecture for Big Data

    Skills you'll gain: Database Management, Acceptance Testing, Web Applications, Microservices, Software Architecture, Software Engineering, Data Infrastructure, System Monitoring, Functional Requirement, Application Deployment, User Acceptance Testing (UAT), Application Development, Distributed Computing, Prototyping, Requirements Elicitation, Test Automation, Agile Product Development, Big Data, Data Analysis

    Build toward a degree

    3.5
    Rating, 3.5 out of 5 stars
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    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Arquitecturas de Big Data : Universidad de los Andes
  • Big Data Analytical Platform on Alibaba Cloud : Alibaba Cloud Academy
  • Data Engineer, Big Data and ML on Google Cloud auf Deutsch: Google Cloud
  • Building Smarter Data Pipelines: SQL, Spark, Kafka & GenAI: Coursera
  • Big Data Analysis with Scala and Spark (Scala 2 version): École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne
  • A quick tour on Big Data and Business Intelligence: Università di Napoli Federico II
  • Software Architecture Patterns for Big Data: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Apache Spark: Apply & Evaluate Big Data Workflows: EDUCBA
  • Cloud Computing Applications, Part 2: Big Data and Applications in the Cloud: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Apache Spark with Scala – Hands-On with Big Data!: Packt

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