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.

Skills you'll gain: Databricks, Data Lakes, Data Pipelines, Data Integration, Dashboard, PySpark, SQL, Apache Spark, Data Management, Data Transformation, Version Control
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Microsoft
Skills you'll gain: Cloud Management, Data Governance, Performance Tuning, Microsoft Azure, Scalability, Data Management, Information Management, Security Controls, Database Management, Azure Active Directory, Big Data, Data Security, System Configuration
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of California San Diego
Skills you'll gain: Apache Hadoop, Big Data, Data Analysis, Apache Spark, Data Science, PySpark, Data Infrastructure, Data Processing, Distributed Computing, Performance Tuning, Scalability, Data Storage, Python Programming
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Databricks, Real Time Data, PySpark, Apache Hive, Apache Spark, Big Data, Data Processing, SQL, Data Manipulation, Pandas (Python Package)
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Dataflow, Data Pipelines, Google Cloud Platform, Model Deployment, Real Time Data, Data Preprocessing, Data Lakes, Data Processing, Dashboard, Tensorflow, Data Warehousing, Apache Spark, Big Data, Data Infrastructure, Applied Machine Learning, Cloud Storage, Data Storage, Unstructured Data, Query Languages, Extract, Transform, Load
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Northeastern University
Skills you'll gain: Data Governance, Database Management, Database Systems, Databases, NoSQL, SQL, MongoDB, Relational Databases, Big Data, Graph Theory, Data Storage, Apache Hadoop, Data Manipulation
Build toward a degree
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Extract, Transform, Load, Apache Spark, Data Pipelines, Data Integration, Big Data, Data Processing, Data Warehousing, Data Management, Data Architecture, Database Design, Scalability
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Big Data, Google Cloud Platform, Google Sheets, Data Visualization, Spreadsheet Software, Analytics, Scripting, Data Presentation, Google Workspace, Cloud API, Data Compilation
Intermediate · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Operational Databases, NoSQL, Real Time Data, Scalability, Database Design, Application Deployment, Data Infrastructure, Big Data, Data Manipulation, Performance Tuning, Data Modeling, Distributed Computing, Data Storage Technologies
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Northeastern University
Skills you'll gain: Database Management Systems, Data Modeling, Database Design, Database Systems, Big Data, Unified Modeling Language, Database Architecture and Administration, Data Storage Technologies, Data Management, Apache Hadoop, Apache Spark, Conceptual Design
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: PySpark, Power BI, Apache Spark, Data Visualization Software, Distributed Computing, Databricks, Interactive Data Visualization, Dashboard, Big Data, SQL, Business Intelligence, Data Processing, Data Pipelines, Self Service Technologies, Scalability, Data Transformation, Performance Tuning
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Google Cloud Platform, NoSQL, Big Data, Database Administration, Databases, Data Manipulation, Command-Line Interface, Data Analysis
Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours