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    Master Hadoop for big data processing. Learn to use Hadoop ecosystem tools like HDFS, MapReduce, and Hive for managing large datasets.

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      Coursera Instructor Network

      Engineering Data Ecosystems: Pipelines, ETL, Spark

      Skills you'll gain: Extract, Transform, Load, Apache Spark, Data Pipelines, Data Integration, Big Data, Data Infrastructure, Data Processing, Data Warehousing, Data Management, Data Architecture

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free
      Free
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      Coursera Instructor Network

      Big Data Technologies and Applications

      Skills you'll gain: Big Data, Data Processing, Data Analysis, Analytics, Apache Spark, Data Storage Technologies, Data Manipulation, Apache Hadoop, Real Time Data, Business Intelligence, Distributed Computing

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      7 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      New
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      Johns Hopkins University

      HDFS Architecture and Programming

      Skills you'll gain: Apache Hadoop, File Systems, Big Data, Data Structures, Java Programming, Infrastructure Architecture, File Management, Systems Architecture, Data Processing, Distributed Computing, Data Storage, Development Environment, Scalability, Application Programming Interface (API)

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • G

      Google Cloud

      Creating a Streaming Data Pipeline With Apache Kafka

      Skills you'll gain: Apache Kafka, Data Pipelines, Google Cloud Platform, Java, Public Cloud

      3.8
      Rating, 3.8 out of 5 stars
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      27 reviews

      Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    • D

      DeepLearning.AI

      Data Modeling, Transformation, and Serving

      Skills you'll gain: Data Modeling, Data Transformation, Data Processing, Data Warehousing, Apache Hadoop, Extract, Transform, Load, Data Pipelines, Apache Spark, Data Manipulation, Database Design, Data Mart, Star Schema, Real Time Data, Machine Learning

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      67 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Google Cloud

      Building Resilient Streaming Analytics Systems on Google Cloud

      Skills you'll gain: Real Time Data, Data Pipelines, Google Cloud Platform, Data Processing, Big Data, Analytics, Cloud Computing, SQL, Performance Tuning, Scalability

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      1.3K reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • U

      Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

      Relational database systems

      Skills you'll gain: Relational Databases, SQL, Databases, Database Design, Database Management Systems, Information Systems, MySQL, Query Languages, Data Modeling, Transaction Processing, MySQL Workbench, Information Systems Security, Performance Tuning, Data Manipulation, Conceptual Design

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      449 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • U

      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Cloud Computing Concepts, Part 1

      Skills you'll gain: Distributed Computing, NoSQL, Apache Cassandra, Cloud Computing, Systems Design, Data Storage Technologies, Apache Hadoop, Algorithms, Data Structures, Scalability, C++ (Programming Language), Network Protocols

      4.3
      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      1.1K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: New
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      Johns Hopkins University

      Reliability, Cloud Computing and Machine Learning

      Skills you'll gain: Data Warehousing, Apache Hadoop, Transaction Processing, Distributed Computing, Database Systems, Data Architecture, Relational Databases, Database Architecture and Administration, Cloud Computing, Big Data, Data Processing, Machine Learning, Scalability, Data Integrity, Disaster Recovery, Algorithms

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • G

      Google Cloud

      Dataproc: Qwik Start - Console

      Skills you'll gain: Apache Spark, Apache Hadoop, Google Cloud Platform, Data Processing, Command-Line Interface, Big Data, Cloud Computing

      Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    • G

      Google Cloud

      Building Realtime Pipelines in Cloud Data Fusion

      Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    • U

      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, Apache Hadoop, Distributed Computing, Data Storage, Data Processing, NoSQL, Apache Kafka, Real Time Data, Cloud Computing, Databases, Analytics, Deep Learning, Scalability, Machine Learning Algorithms, Graph Theory, Machine Learning, Algorithms

      4.3
      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      339 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Engineering Data Ecosystems: Pipelines, ETL, Spark: Coursera Instructor Network
    • Big Data Technologies and Applications: Coursera Instructor Network
    • HDFS Architecture and Programming: Johns Hopkins University
    • Creating a Streaming Data Pipeline With Apache Kafka: Google Cloud
    • Data Modeling, Transformation, and Serving: DeepLearning.AI
    • Building Resilient Streaming Analytics Systems on Google Cloud: Google Cloud
    • Relational database systems: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
    • Cloud Computing Concepts, Part 1: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • Reliability, Cloud Computing and Machine Learning: Johns Hopkins University
    • Dataproc: Qwik Start - Console: Google Cloud

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    Frequently Asked Questions about Hadoop

    Apache Hadoop is a software library operated by the Apache Software Foundation, an open-source software publisher. Hadoop is a framework used for distributed processing of big data, especially across a clustered network of computers. It uses simple programming models and can be used with a single server as well as with installations that involve hundreds or even thousands of machines with their own computation and storage capabilities. The Hadoop software is used to deliver services across a network of computers, any one of which could crash. This is important in data management, machine learning, data warehousing, and other machine-intensive programming applications.‎

    Careers that use Hadoop include computer engineering, computer programming, computer science, and data analysis. Hadoop is typically used in programming and data analysis positions that work with big data. Hence, more and more careers call for an understanding of it. Data management, machine learning, and cloud storage systems run on Hadoop. As more work involves big data, the ability to use Hadoop to collect and analyze it becomes more important. Learning Hadoop will prepare you to use data or to communicate with colleagues who are managing it. Structuring data warehouses and designing management dashboards can improve operations in many types of organizations. Hadoop is specialized, but its use is becoming more widespread.‎

    Online courses can help you learn Hadoop by introducing you to the basics of it, having you work through exercises and create programs that use it, and seeing how it connects to other parts of the data warehouse. Some courses require no programming experience. Others assume that you understand programming but need specific experience with Hadoop. Some courses are practical, offering hands-on experience and leading to the creations of programs that can be used right away. Others are theoretical and explain the nature of Hadoop and the underlying principles of big data. The courses build on each other, with some leading to Specializations and online degrees.‎

    Online Hadoop courses offer a convenient and flexible way to enhance your knowledge or learn new Hadoop skills. Choose from a wide range of Hadoop courses offered by top universities and industry leaders tailored to various skill levels.‎

    When looking to enhance your workforce's skills in Hadoop, it's crucial to select a course that aligns with their current abilities and learning objectives. Our Skills Dashboard is an invaluable tool for identifying skill gaps and choosing the most appropriate course for effective upskilling. For a comprehensive understanding of how our courses can benefit your employees, explore the enterprise solutions we offer. Discover more about our tailored programs at Coursera for Business here.‎

    This FAQ content has been made available for informational purposes only. Learners are advised to conduct additional research to ensure that courses and other credentials pursued meet their personal, professional, and financial goals.

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