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Spark courses can help you learn data processing, real-time analytics, machine learning integration, and big data management. You can build skills in distributed computing, data visualization, and optimizing performance for large datasets. Many courses introduce tools like Apache Spark, Scala, and Python, showing how these technologies are used to handle vast amounts of data efficiently and support AI applications.


Popular Spark Courses and Certifications


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    IBM

    Introduction to Big Data with Spark and Hadoop

    Skills you'll gain: Apache Hadoop, Apache Spark, PySpark, Apache Hive, Big Data, IBM Cloud, Kubernetes, Docker (Software), Scalability, Data Processing, Distributed Computing, Performance Tuning, Data Transformation, Debugging

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    465 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    IBM

    NoSQL, Big Data, and Spark Foundations

    Skills you'll gain: NoSQL, Apache Spark, Apache Hadoop, MongoDB, PySpark, Extract, Transform, Load, Apache Hive, Databases, Apache Cassandra, Big Data, Machine Learning, Applied Machine Learning, Generative AI, Machine Learning Algorithms, IBM Cloud, Kubernetes, Supervised Learning, Distributed Computing, Docker (Software), Database Management

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    IBM

    IBM Data Engineering

    Skills you'll gain: NoSQL, Apache Spark, Data Warehousing, Apache Hadoop, Extract, Transform, Load, Apache Airflow, Web Scraping, Linux Commands, Database Design, SQL, IBM Cognos Analytics, MySQL, Database Administration, Data Store, Generative AI, Professional Networking, Data Import/Export, Python Programming, Data Analysis, Data Science

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    Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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    IBM

    Machine Learning with Apache Spark

    Skills you'll gain: Apache Spark, Machine Learning, Generative AI, PySpark, Applied Machine Learning, Supervised Learning, Apache Hadoop, Data Pipelines, Unsupervised Learning, Feature Engineering, Data Processing, Extract, Transform, Load, Predictive Modeling, Data Transformation, Regression Analysis

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    EDUCBA

    Spark and Python for Big Data with PySpark

    Skills you'll gain: PySpark, Apache Spark, MySQL, Data Pipelines, Scala Programming, Extract, Transform, Load, Customer Analysis, Apache Hadoop, Classification And Regression Tree (CART), Predictive Modeling, Applied Machine Learning, Data Processing, Advanced Analytics, Big Data, Apache Maven, Statistical Machine Learning, Unsupervised Learning, SQL, Apache, Python Programming

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    38 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Pearson

    Hadoop and Spark Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: PySpark, Apache Hadoop, Apache Spark, Big Data, Apache Hive, Data Lakes, Analytics, Data Pipelines, Data Processing, Data Import/Export, Data Integration, Linux Commands, Data Mapping, Linux, File Systems, Text Mining, Data Management, Distributed Computing, Java, C++ (Programming Language)

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne

    Big Data Analysis with Scala and Spark

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

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    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Edureka

    Introduction to PySpark

    Skills you'll gain: PySpark, Apache Spark, Data Management, Distributed Computing, Apache Hadoop, Data Processing, Data Analysis, Exploratory Data Analysis, Python Programming, Scalability

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    Rating, 3.7 out of 5 stars
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    48 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Mastering Azure Databricks for Data Engineers

    Skills you'll gain: Databricks, CI/CD, Apache Spark, Microsoft Azure, Data Governance, Data Lakes, Data Architecture, Real Time Data, Data Integration, PySpark, Data Pipelines, Data Management, Automation, Data Storage, Jupyter, System Testing, File Systems, Data Quality, User Provisioning, Performance Tuning

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Duke University

    Spark, Hadoop, and Snowflake for Data Engineering

    Skills you'll gain: PySpark, Snowflake Schema, Databricks, Data Pipelines, Apache Spark, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Apache Hadoop, Big Data, Data Warehousing, Data Quality, Data Integration, Data Processing, DevOps, Data Transformation, SQL, Python Programming

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    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of California San Diego

    Big Data

    Skills you'll gain: Apache Spark, Apache Hadoop, Data Integration, Exploratory Data Analysis, Big Data, Graph Theory, Data Pipelines, Database Design, Data Modeling, Regression Analysis, Data Mining, Data Management, Applied Machine Learning, Data Presentation, Scalability, Data Processing, Statistical Analysis, NoSQL, Database Management Systems, MongoDB

    4.5
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    Beginner · 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

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular spark courses

  • Introduction to Big Data with Spark and Hadoop: IBM
  • NoSQL, Big Data, and Spark Foundations: IBM
  • IBM Data Engineering: IBM
  • Machine Learning with Apache Spark: IBM
  • Spark and Python for Big Data with PySpark: EDUCBA
  • Hadoop and Spark Fundamentals: Pearson
  • Big Data Analysis with Scala and Spark: École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne
  • Introduction to PySpark: Edureka
  • Mastering Azure Databricks for Data Engineers: Packt
  • Spark, Hadoop, and Snowflake for Data Engineering: Duke University

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