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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.


Popular Big Data Courses and Certifications


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    Coursera

    Azure Data Engineering: Cosmos DB, SQL & Analytics

    Skills you'll gain: Dashboard, Azure Synapse Analytics, Microsoft Azure, Data Storage Technologies, Microsoft SQL Servers, Data Storage, Data Presentation, Cloud Engineering, Data Store, Data Architecture, Data Infrastructure, Performance Tuning, Query Languages, Database Design, SQL, NoSQL, Data Processing, Process Optimization, Data Modeling, System Monitoring

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    MathWorks

    Data Science Project: MATLAB for the Real World

    Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Model Evaluation, Feature Engineering, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Science, Machine Learning, Data Analysis, Data Preprocessing, Matlab, Technical Communication, Predictive Modeling, Data Manipulation, Data Import/Export

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Healthcare Data Security, Privacy, and Compliance

    Skills you'll gain: Medical Privacy, Health Insurance Portability And Accountability Act (HIPAA) Compliance, Health Information Management, Security Awareness, Personally Identifiable Information, Encryption, Health Care, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Data Security, Cyber Attacks, Medical Records, Information Privacy, Cloud Computing, Patient Safety

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Pittsburgh

    Statistics and Calculus Methods for Data Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: Statistical Analysis, Statistical Modeling, Predictive Modeling, Data Analysis, Statistics, Integral Calculus, Probability & Statistics, Data Science, Probability Distribution, Calculus, Mathematics and Mathematical Modeling, Applied Mathematics, Derivatives, Mathematical Modeling, Machine Learning, Algorithms

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Using Descriptive Statistics to Analyze Data in R

    Skills you'll gain: Descriptive Statistics, R Programming, Statistical Reporting, Data Quality, Data Preprocessing, Statistics, Statistical Methods, Data Manipulation, Data Analysis Software, Data Import/Export

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    Coursera

    Explore and Visualize Data the Python Way

    Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Data Presentation, Plotly, Matplotlib, Exploratory Data Analysis, Plot (Graphics), Data Visualization, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Visualization Software, Statistical Visualization, Seaborn, Data Analysis, Box Plots, Descriptive Statistics, Jupyter, Data Science, Anomaly Detection, Python Programming, GitHub

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Pennsylvania

    Inheritance and Data Structures in Java

    Skills you'll gain: File I/O, Java Programming, Eclipse (Software), Java, Debugging, Integrated Development Environments, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Data Structures, Development Environment, Software Design, Programming Principles, Problem Solving

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Introduction to Bayesian Statistics for Data Science

    Skills you'll gain: Bayesian Statistics, Statistical Inference, Statistical Modeling, Predictive Analytics, Statistical Methods, Data Ethics, Data Science, Probability, Regression Analysis, Probability Distribution, Calculus

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Duke University

    Linux and Bash for Data Engineering

    Skills you'll gain: Bash (Scripting Language), Linux Commands, Shell Script, Linux, Linux Administration, Unix Shell, File Management, Unix, Unix Commands, File Systems, Scripting, Command-Line Interface, Scripting Languages, Remote Access Systems, Data Manipulation, Data Processing, Data Management, Development Environment

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    LearnQuest

    Automate Data Analysis and BI with No-Code AI

    Skills you'll gain: Predictive Modeling, Data Visualization, Data Presentation, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Advanced Analytics, Business Analytics, AI Enablement, Business Reporting, Global Marketing, User Feedback, Regional Sales, Presentations, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Law, Regulation, and Compliance

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Pearson

    Data Science Fundamentals Part 1: Unit 2

    Skills you'll gain: Extract, Transform, Load, Data Transformation, Data Integration, Web Scraping, Data Pipelines, JSON, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Extensible Markup Language (XML), Data Modeling, Application Programming Interface (API), Relational Databases

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Microsoft

    SQL Foundations

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft SQL Servers, SQL, Transact-SQL, Databases, Relational Databases, Data Transformation, Data Manipulation, Query Languages, Generative AI, Data Analysis

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular big data courses

  • Azure Data Engineering: Cosmos DB, SQL & Analytics: Coursera
  • Data Science Project: MATLAB for the Real World: MathWorks
  • Healthcare Data Security, Privacy, and Compliance: Johns Hopkins University
  • Statistics and Calculus Methods for Data Analysis: University of Pittsburgh
  • Using Descriptive Statistics to Analyze Data in R: Coursera
  • Explore and Visualize Data the Python Way: Coursera
  • Inheritance and Data Structures in Java: University of Pennsylvania
  • Introduction to Bayesian Statistics for Data Science: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Linux and Bash for Data Engineering: Duke University
  • Automate Data Analysis and BI with No-Code AI: LearnQuest

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