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Big Data Courses for Beginners

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.

Popular Beginner Big Data Courses and Certifications


  • U

    University of California San Diego

    Big Data

    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 stars, 14K reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.6 (14K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
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    IBM

    IBM Data Engineering

    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 stars, 63K reviews, Beginner, Professional Certificate, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.6 (63K) · Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

    Category: Job skills
    Job skills
    Status: Free trial
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  • I

    IBM

    NoSQL, Big Data, and Spark Foundations

    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 stars, 849 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.5 (849) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

    Nociones de análisis de datos con Excel, Access y Big Data

    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 stars, 5.1K reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.7 (5.1K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    EDUCBA

    Spark and Python for Big Data with PySpark

    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 stars, 111 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.6 (111) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
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    Coursera

    Big Data Technologies and Applications

    Skills you'll gain: Big Data, Data Processing, Data Analysis

    4.6 stars, 13 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.6 (13) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
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  • U

    University of California, Davis

    Big Data, Artificial Intelligence, and Ethics

    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 stars, 780 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.6 (780) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • O

    O.P. Jindal Global University

    Big Data Analytics

    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

    Category: Preview
    Preview
    Category: Build toward a degree
    Build toward a degree
  • U

    Universidad de los Andes

    Arquitecturas de Big Data

    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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
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    IBM

    Introduction to Data Analytics

    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 stars, 21K reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (21K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
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    IBM

    IBM Data Architecture

    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 stars, 7.7K reviews, Beginner, Professional Certificate, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.6 (7.7K) · Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • F

    Fundação Instituto de Administração

    Introdução ao Big Data

    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 stars, 323 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.6 (323) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
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Best Big Data courses from IBM

Top-rated Big Data courses offered by IBM on Coursera.

  1. 1
    IBM Data Engineering
    IBMBeginner3 - 6 Months4.6(62,677)IBM
  2. 2
    NoSQL, Big Data, and Spark Foundations
    IBMBeginner3 - 6 Months4.5(849)IBM
  3. 3
    Introduction to Data Analytics
    IBMBeginner1 - 3 Months4.7(20,875)IBM

Best Big Data certificate programs

Earn a certificate in Big Data from top universities and companies.

  1. 1
    Big Data
    University of California San DiegoBeginner3 - 6 Months4.6(13,992)Specialization
  2. 2
    Nociones de análisis de datos con Excel, Access y Big Data
    Universitat Autònoma de BarcelonaBeginner3 - 6 Months4.7(5,057)Specialization
  3. 3
    Spark and Python for Big Data with PySpark
    EDUCBABeginner1 - 3 Months4.6(111)Specialization

Best Big Data courses for beginners

Top-rated beginner-friendly Big Data courses with no prerequisites.

  1. 1
    Big Data Technologies and Applications
    CourseraBeginner1 - 4 Weeks4.6(13)No prerequisites
  2. 2
    Big Data, Artificial Intelligence, and Ethics
    University of California, DavisBeginner1 - 4 Weeks4.6(780)No prerequisites
  3. 3
    Big Data Analytics
    O.P. Jindal Global UniversityBeginner1 - 3 Months5.0(1)No prerequisites

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