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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


  • C

    Coursera

    Data Visualization using dplyr and ggplot2 in R

    Skills you'll gain: Ggplot2, Tidyverse (R Package), Data Visualization, Data Analysis, Exploratory Data Analysis, R Programming, Data Visualization Software, Data Manipulation, R (Software)

    5
    Rating, 5 out of 5 stars
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    20 reviews

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    E

    Edureka

    Learn Data Storytelling: Power BI Techniques

    Skills you'll gain: Power BI, Data Modeling, Data Storytelling, Data Analysis Expressions (DAX), Data Visualization Software, Data Transformation, Business Intelligence, Dashboard, Microsoft Excel, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Manipulation, Data Cleansing, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Report Writing, Data Import/Export

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    11 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    C

    Codio

    C++: Non-Linear Data Structures

    Skills you'll gain: Computational Thinking, Algorithms, Graph Theory, Data Structures, Computer Programming, C++ (Programming Language), Object Oriented Programming (OOP)

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • S

    SkillUp

    Healthcare Data Visualization and Decision Support

    Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Data Presentation, Data Visualization, Scientific Visualization, Interactive Data Visualization, Statistical Visualization, Dashboard, Data Visualization Software, Looker (Software), Data Literacy, Health Informatics, Technical Communication, Clinical Informatics, Spatial Data Analysis, Decision Support Systems, Data Analysis, Health Technology, Geospatial Mapping, Health Care, Business Metrics

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • G

    Google Cloud

    Looker Data Explorer - Qwik Start

    Skills you'll gain: Looker (Software), Interactive Data Visualization, Dashboard, Data Visualization Software, Data Presentation, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Access, Data Analysis, Analysis, Google Cloud Platform, Data Management

    Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • Status: Preview
    Preview
    T

    The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

    Understanding China, 1700-2000: A Data Analytic Approach, Part 1

    Skills you'll gain: Social Sciences, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Socioeconomics, World History, Sociology, Trend Analysis, Data Analysis, Big Data, Research, Higher Education, Political Sciences, Case Studies

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    127 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    D

    Dartmouth College

    C Programming: Advanced Data Types - 5

    Skills you'll gain: C (Programming Language), Embedded Systems, Data Structures, System Programming, Algorithms, Computer Programming, Linux, Computer Programming Tools, Debugging

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
    ·
    58 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    R

    Rice University

    Basic Data Descriptors, Statistical Distributions, and Application to Business Decisions

    Skills you'll gain: Statistics, Descriptive Statistics, Probability & Statistics, Probability Distribution, Business Analytics, Microsoft Excel, Data Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Box Plots, Sampling (Statistics), Correlation Analysis

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    2.7K reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free
    Free
    G

    Google Cloud

    Enabling Sensitive Data Protection Discovery for BigQuery

    Skills you'll gain: Data Management, Data Loss Prevention, Data Security, Google Cloud Platform, Personally Identifiable Information, Big Data, Identity and Access Management

    Intermediate · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Integral Calculus through Data and Modeling

    Skills you'll gain: Calculus, Integral Calculus, Numerical Analysis, Advanced Mathematics, Mathematical Theory & Analysis, Data Integration, Mathematical Modeling, Data Analysis, Vector Databases, Probability, Geometry, Applied Mathematics, Mechanics, Engineering Calculations, Spatial Data Analysis, Derivatives, Physics

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    138 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Calculus through Data & Modelling: Vector Calculus

    Skills you'll gain: Integral Calculus, Calculus, Data Integration, Vector Databases, Mathematical Theory & Analysis, Advanced Mathematics, Applied Mathematics, Mathematical Modeling, Spatial Data Analysis, Geometry, Physics

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    46 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • G

    Google Cloud

    Getting Started with Cloud Data Fusion

    Skills you'll gain: Data Pipelines, Google Cloud Platform, Cloud-Based Integration, Data Transformation, Data Integration, Big Data, Data Management

    3.8
    Rating, 3.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    6 reviews

    Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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

  • Data Visualization using dplyr and ggplot2 in R: Coursera
  • Learn Data Storytelling: Power BI Techniques: Edureka
  • C++: Non-Linear Data Structures: Codio
  • Healthcare Data Visualization and Decision Support: SkillUp
  • Looker Data Explorer - Qwik Start: Google Cloud
  • Understanding China, 1700-2000: A Data Analytic Approach, Part 1: The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
  • C Programming: Advanced Data Types - 5: Dartmouth College
  • Basic Data Descriptors, Statistical Distributions, and Application to Business Decisions: Rice University
  • Enabling Sensitive Data Protection Discovery for BigQuery: Google Cloud
  • Integral Calculus through Data and Modeling: Johns Hopkins University

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