Dark Data Basics - Understanding the Unknown

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Dark Data Basics - Understanding the Unknown

This course is part of Dark Data Migration and Architecture Specialization

Instructor: Curtis Thompson

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5 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

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5 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

Beginner level

Recommended experience

1 week to complete

at 10 hours a week

Flexible schedule

Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

Learners will gain foundational knowledge of Dark Data and develop skills to support them in basic problem-solving for Dark Data.

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7 assignments

Taught in English

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There are 5 modules in this course

This course will help you learn the vocabulary and concepts necessary to understand- and use- Dark Data to create value for your organization.

Welcome to Dark Data Basics, Understanding the Unknown. We are excited you are here and hope you leave this course with an understanding of dark data and managing the unknown. This course will help you learn the vocabulary and concepts necessary to understand—and use—dark data to create value for your organization.

What's included

3 videos3 readings

In order to deeply understand and use dark data, you need to know foundational concepts. In this module, you will learn basics related to dark data, including vocabulary, concepts, and ideas.

What's included

8 videos3 readings3 assignments1 discussion prompt

8 videos Total 68 minutes

Dark Data Definitions 9 minutes
High-level Examples of Dark Data 9 minutes
Value of Data Productization, Part 1 7 minutes
Value of Data Productization, Part 2 10 minutes
Value of Data Productization, Part 3 9 minutes
What is Impacted by Dark Data? 6 minutes
Non-obvious Impacts of Dark Data 9 minutes
An Example Use Case of Dark Data 10 minutes

3 readings Total 30 minutes

What is Dark Data? 10 minutes
What Impact Can Dark Data Have? 10 minutes
Dark Data Opportunities 10 minutes

3 assignments Total 70 minutes

Lesson 1 Quiz 10 minutes
Lesson 2 Quiz 30 minutes
Lesson 3 Quiz 30 minutes

1 discussion prompt Total 30 minutes

Dark Data Opportunities 30 minutes

Internal dark data is data you have (or could have) access to within your organization. In this module, you’ll learn to classify dark data and understand where data is held.

What's included

9 videos3 readings1 assignment1 discussion prompt

9 videos Total 49 minutes

Overview of Dark Data Classification: Inside and Outside 5 minutes
OLTP Systems 7 minutes
OLAP Systems 7 minutes
Externally Integrated Systems 4 minutes
Dark Data Tier 1, Captive Data Deep Dive 3 minutes
Dark Data Discovery 6 minutes
Dark Data Tier 1, Captive Data Example 6 minutes
Overview of Generative Data 3 minutes
Example of Generative Data 9 minutes

3 readings Total 30 minutes

Dark Data Tiers 10 minutes
Captive Data: Tier 1 10 minutes
Generative Data: Tier 2 10 minutes

1 assignment Total 30 minutes

Lesson 1 Quiz 30 minutes

1 discussion prompt Total 30 minutes

Dark Data Tier 2, Generative Data 30 minutes

Not all data is within your reach or available to you. Sometimes, you will need data that is not part of your organization, may not be clearly or easily obtained, or may need to use strategies to figure out the next steps before analysis. In this module, you will learn about external dark data and the steps to take.

What's included

9 videos3 readings1 assignment1 discussion prompt

9 videos Total 54 minutes

Overview of External Integrated Systems 4 minutes
Uncaptured Data Overview 6 minutes
Bridging the Gap: Strategies for Dark Data Awareness 13 minutes
Data Capture Example 6 minutes
Dark Data Tier 4: Unattainable Data 5 minutes
Strategies to Bridge the Gap of Unattainable Dark Data 4 minutes
Example of Working With Unattainable Dark Data 8 minutes
Dark Data Tier 5: Nebulous Data Overview 3 minutes
Nebulous Dark Data Examples 4 minutes

3 readings Total 30 minutes

Uncaptured Data: Tier 3 10 minutes
Unattainable Data: Tier 4 10 minutes
Nebulous Data: Tier 5 10 minutes

1 assignment Total 15 minutes

Lesson 2 Quiz 15 minutes

1 discussion prompt Total 30 minutes

Nebulous Data 30 minutes

Working with dark data requires specific ways of thinking. In this module, you will learn about computational thinking and how it leads to value when you work with dark data.

What's included

8 videos3 readings2 assignments2 discussion prompts

8 videos Total 42 minutes

Overview of Computational Thinking 3 minutes
Elements of Computational Thinking 4 minutes
Examples of Computational Thinking 3 minutes
An Overview of Algorithms 12 minutes
Logical Reasoning for Dark Data 3 minutes
Space Travel Problems 5 minutes
Some General Information and Tips 6 minutes
Outcomes and OKR Targets for Space Travel 6 minutes

3 readings Total 80 minutes

Computational Thinking-Problem Decomposition 10 minutes
Algorithmic Thinking and Logical Reasoning 10 minutes
Space Travel Activity 60 minutes

2 assignments Total 30 minutes

Lesson 2 Quiz 10 minutes
Space Travel Activity Assessment 20 minutes

2 discussion prompts Total 60 minutes

Algorithmic Thinking and Logical Reasoning 30 minutes
Space Travel Computational Thinking Exercise 30 minutes

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Arizona State University

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