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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.


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Popular Big Data Courses and Certifications


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    University of Michigan

    Fundamentals of Data Analytics in the Public Sector with R

    Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization, Surveys, Tidyverse (R Package), Data Analysis, Demography, Public Administration, Policy Analysis, Public Policies, R Programming, Statistical Programming, Data Transformation, Data Cleansing, Data Manipulation

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    AWS Data Processing and Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: AWS Kinesis, Real Time Data, Apache Spark, Apache Hive, Data Pipelines, Apache Hadoop, Data Processing, Extract, Transform, Load, Amazon Web Services, Serverless Computing, Data Lakes, Data Visualization, Amazon S3, Query Languages, Data Warehousing

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Glasgow

    Data-Driven Leadership Skills Capstone Project

    Skills you'll gain: Data Literacy, Strategic Leadership, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Business Leadership, Organizational Leadership, Leadership, Data Analysis, Leadership Development, Leadership and Management, Agile Methodology, Project Implementation, Organizational Structure

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    15 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Crash Course on Interactive Data Visualization with Plotly

    Skills you'll gain: Plotly, Histogram, Interactive Data Visualization, Scatter Plots, Plot (Graphics), Data Visualization, Data Analysis, Python Programming

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    10 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    EDUCBA

    Apply PROC SQL Fundamentals for Data Analysis in SAS

    Skills you'll gain: SQL, Metadata Management, SAS (Software), Data Management, Relational Databases, Data Manipulation, Data Transformation, Query Languages, Data Governance, Data Integration, Automation

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Ball State University

    Master of Science in Data Science

    Skills you'll gain: Data Ethics, Graph Theory, Data Collection, Supervised Learning, Software Development Methodologies, File Systems, SQL, Unsupervised Learning, Financial Statement Analysis, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Statistical Methods, Data Wrangling, Logistic Regression, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Spatial Analysis, SAS (Software), Text Mining, Artificial Intelligence, Statistical Programming, Natural Language Processing

    Earn a degree

    Degree · 1 - 4 Years

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    Coursera

    Aggregate Data in SQL using MySQL Workbench

    Skills you'll gain: MySQL, SQL, MySQL Workbench, Query Languages, Descriptive Statistics, Data Analysis

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    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    9 reviews

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Packt

    Foundations of Data Science and Machine Learning with Python

    Skills you'll gain: Matplotlib, NumPy, Data Visualization, Data Manipulation, Linear Algebra, Seaborn, Natural Language Processing, Deep Learning, Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Python Programming, Data Preprocessing, Data Science, Regression Analysis, Data Structures, Logistic Regression

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Data Balancing with Gen AI: Credit Card Fraud Detection

    Skills you'll gain: Generative Adversarial Networks (GANs), Generative AI, Fraud detection, Keras (Neural Network Library), Tensorflow, Data Preprocessing, Deep Learning, Dimensionality Reduction, Exploratory Data Analysis, Anomaly Detection, Data Visualization, Data Synthesis, Python Programming

    4.1
    Rating, 4.1 out of 5 stars
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    9 reviews

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Packt

    Data Preparation and Visualization with Power BI

    Skills you'll gain: Data Analysis Expressions (DAX), Power BI, Dashboard, Pivot Tables And Charts, Data Transformation, Data Visualization Software, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Modeling, Data Presentation, Data Manipulation, Business Intelligence, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Power Platform, Report Writing, Data Cleansing

    Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Maryland, College Park

    Digital Transformation with Data Analytics Projects

    Skills you'll gain: Digital Transformation, Agile Project Management, Business Transformation, Agile Methodology, Leadership, Case Studies, Business Leadership, Analytics, Organizational Change, Innovation, Business Analytics, Organizational Effectiveness, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Lean Methodologies, Business Strategy

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Real Madrid Graduate School Universidad Europea

    Must-Know Concepts - Basic requirements for data analysis

    Skills you'll gain: Data Presentation, Matplotlib, Analytics, Probability Distribution, Data Processing, Statistical Methods, Exploratory Data Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Probability, Data Cleansing, Computer Programming Tools, Data Collection, Performance Measurement, Python Programming, Technical Analysis

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Fundamentals of Data Analytics in the Public Sector with R: University of Michigan
  • AWS Data Processing and Analysis: Packt
  • Data-Driven Leadership Skills Capstone Project: University of Glasgow
  • Crash Course on Interactive Data Visualization with Plotly: Coursera
  • Apply PROC SQL Fundamentals for Data Analysis in SAS: EDUCBA
  • Master of Science in Data Science: Ball State University
  • Aggregate Data in SQL using MySQL Workbench: Coursera
  • Foundations of Data Science and Machine Learning with Python: Packt
  • Data Balancing with Gen AI: Credit Card Fraud Detection: Coursera
  • Data Preparation and Visualization with Power BI: Packt

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Linear Algebra (10)
Linear Regression (9)
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