Beginner Big Data courses can help you learn data collection techniques, data cleaning processes, and basic analytics methods. You can build skills in interpreting large datasets, visualizing data insights, and using statistical tools for analysis. Many courses introduce tools like Apache Hadoop, Spark, and SQL, showing how these technologies support data processing and analysis in real-world applications.

University of California San Diego
Skills you'll gain: Apache Spark, Model Evaluation, Apache Hadoop, Data Integration, Exploratory Data Analysis, Big Data, Classification Algorithms, Graph Theory, Data Pipelines, Data Processing, Network Model, Model Training, Database Design, Data Modeling, Regression Analysis, Data Mining, Data Management, Data Infrastructure, Data Presentation, MongoDB
★ 4.6 (14K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: NoSQL, Extract, Transform, Load, Database Administration, Apache Spark, Data Warehousing, Web Scraping, Bash (Scripting Language), Package and Software Management, Data Pipelines, Apache Hadoop, Database Architecture and Administration, Database Design, SQL, IBM Cognos Analytics, Data Store, Generative AI, Professional Networking, Python Programming, Data Analysis, Data Science
★ 4.6 (63K) · Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: NoSQL, Apache Spark, Apache Hadoop, MongoDB, Databases, Database Management, Extract, Transform, Load, Apache Hive, Apache Cassandra, Big Data, Machine Learning, Applied Machine Learning, Database Theory, Generative AI, IBM Cloud, Data Pipelines, Model Evaluation, Database Architecture and Administration, Kubernetes, Supervised Learning
★ 4.5 (849) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona
Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Access, Big Data, Spreadsheet Software, Excel Formulas, Data Infrastructure, Data Processing, Data Management, Data Entry, Database Design, Data Analysis, Data Governance, Data Storage Technologies, Dashboard Creation, Relational Databases, Database Management, Business Reporting, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Business Analysis, Data Visualization
★ 4.7 (5.1K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: PySpark, Apache Spark, Scala Programming, Extract, Transform, Load, Data Pipelines, Customer Analysis, Apache Hadoop, Big Data, Data Processing, Advanced Analytics, Apache Maven, Statistical Modeling, Data Engineering, Text Mining, Customer Insights, Data Transformation, Data Analysis, MySQL, Apache, Python Programming
★ 4.6 (111) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Big Data, Data Processing, Data Analysis
★ 4.6 (13) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of California, Davis
Skills you'll gain: Data Ethics, Artificial Intelligence, Research, Natural Language Processing, Big Data, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Social Sciences, Applied Machine Learning, Responsible AI, Machine Learning, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Algorithms
★ 4.6 (780) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

O.P. Jindal Global University
Skills you'll gain: Big Data, Apache Spark, Apache Hadoop, Apache Hive, Databases, NoSQL, Data Mining, Cloud Applications, Cloud Solutions, Real Time Data, Data Processing, Query Languages, Applied Machine Learning, Scripting Languages, Data Manipulation
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Universidad de los Andes
Skills you'll gain: NoSQL, Big Data, File Systems, Data Infrastructure, Data Architecture, Scalability, Cloud Computing, Apache Spark, Public Cloud, Data Processing, Data Storage Technologies, Cloud Services, Data Storage
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Data Mining, Extract, Transform, Load, Data Presentation, Data Analysis, Dashboard, Analysis, Analytics, Data Visualization, Big Data, Data Storage Technologies, Analytical Skills, Data Wrangling, Data Science, Data Mart, Data Warehousing, Data Processing, Data Storage, Data Lakes, Microsoft Excel
★ 4.7 (21K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: NoSQL, Database Administration, Data Warehousing, Bash (Scripting Language), Package and Software Management, SQL, Data Pipelines, Apache Hadoop, Database Architecture and Administration, Database Design, Database Management, Relational Databases, Data Security, Linux Commands, Data Governance, MongoDB, Extract, Transform, Load, Data Migration, Data Architecture, Data Store
★ 4.6 (7.7K) · Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

Fundação Instituto de Administração
Skills you'll gain: Big Data, Internet Of Things, Social Network Analysis, Unstructured Data, Analytics, Cloud Computing, Cloud Infrastructure, Data Science, Fraud detection
★ 4.6 (323) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
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