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Big Data Analytics Courses

Big Data Analytics courses can help you learn data mining, statistical analysis, data visualization, and predictive modeling. You can build skills in interpreting complex datasets, making data-driven decisions, and communicating insights effectively. Many courses introduce tools like Apache Hadoop, Spark, and Tableau, that support processing large datasets and visualizing trends, allowing you to apply your analytical skills in various business contexts.

Popular Big Data Analytics Courses and Certifications


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    Coursera

    Modern Data Analytics with Python, Excel & Generative AI

    Skills you'll gain: Business Intelligence, Excel Macros, Pandas (Python Package), Prompt Engineering, Forecasting, Data Storytelling, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Regression Analysis, Data Quality, Responsible AI, ChatGPT, Microsoft Excel, Data Analysis, Report Writing, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Modeling, Generative AI, Data Visualization, Exploratory Data Analysis, Statistical Analysis

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Advanced Business Analytics

    Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Predictive Modeling, Data Presentation, Data Governance, Data Visualization, Predictive Analytics, Model Evaluation, Data Management, Business Analytics, Storytelling, Data Literacy, Analytics, Exploratory Data Analysis, Logistic Regression, Data Analysis, Risk Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Cleansing, Data Visualization Software, SQL

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Microsoft

    AI-Enhanced Data Analysis: From Raw Data to Deep Insights

    Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization, Generative AI, Matplotlib, Data Literacy, Prompt Engineering, Power BI, Excel Formulas, Microsoft Excel, Plotly, Plot (Graphics), Data Ethics, Data Presentation, Pivot Tables And Charts, Data Visualization Software, Generative Model Architectures, Data Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Scientific Visualization, Microsoft Copilot, Data Cleansing

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Microsoft

    Data Analytics and Machine Learning for Big Data

    Skills you'll gain: Apache Spark, Large Language Modeling, Applied Machine Learning, Model Training

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    Big Data Foundations with Hadoop and Spark

    Skills you'll gain: Apache Kafka, Apache Hadoop, Apache Spark, Real Time Data, Scala Programming, Data Integration, Command-Line Interface, AWS Kinesis, Apache Hive, Big Data, Applied Machine Learning, Data Processing, Systems Design, System Design and Implementation, Apache Cassandra, Data Pipelines, Java, Distributed Computing, Query Languages, IntelliJ IDEA

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    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    16 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of California San Diego

    Introduction to Big Data

    Skills you'll gain: Big Data, Apache Hadoop, Scalability, Data Processing, Data Science, Distributed Computing, Unstructured Data, Data Infrastructure, Data Analysis, Data Quality, File Systems

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    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Google Cloud

    Smart Analytics, Machine Learning, and AI on Google Cloud

    Skills you'll gain: Model Deployment, Google Cloud Platform, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Tensorflow, Unstructured Data, Machine Learning Methods, Model Training, Applied Machine Learning, Cloud API, Big Data, Machine Learning, Jupyter

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    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    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

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    129 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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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, Data Store, Data Storage Technologies, Apache Hadoop, Apache Mahout, Distributed Computing, Data Storage, Data Processing, NoSQL, Apache Kafka, Cloud Computing, Real Time Data, Databases, Analytics, Deep Learning, Applied Machine Learning, Machine Learning Methods, Statistical Machine Learning, Machine Learning

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    343 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Pittsburgh

    Big Data Processing with Hadoop and Spark

    Skills you'll gain: Apache Hadoop, Apache Spark, PySpark, Data Pipelines, Distributed Computing, Big Data, Apache Hive, Data Processing, Data Storage, Scikit Learn (Machine Learning Library), Predictive Modeling, Scalability, Data Management, File Systems, Data Science, Data Transformation, Information Technology, Data Analysis

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Campus BBVA

    Business Analytics

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

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani

    Introduction to Data Analytics

    Skills you'll gain: Feature Engineering, Data Ethics, Exploratory Data Analysis, Analytics, Data Analysis, Machine Learning Algorithms, Data Preprocessing, Unsupervised Learning, Data Cleansing, Data Science, NumPy, Data Manipulation, Data Transformation, Data Structures, Pandas (Python Package), Dimensionality Reduction, Classification Algorithms, Python Programming, Regression Analysis, Data Visualization

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Modern Data Analytics with Python, Excel & Generative AI: Coursera
  • Advanced Business Analytics: University of Colorado Boulder
  • AI-Enhanced Data Analysis: From Raw Data to Deep Insights: Microsoft
  • Data Analytics and Machine Learning for Big Data: Microsoft
  • Big Data Foundations with Hadoop and Spark: Packt
  • Introduction to Big Data: University of California San Diego
  • Smart Analytics, Machine Learning, and AI on Google Cloud: Google Cloud
  • Applied Python Data Engineering: Duke University
  • Cloud Computing Applications, Part 2: Big Data and Applications in the Cloud: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Big Data Processing with Hadoop and Spark: University of Pittsburgh

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