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Big Data Courses

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


  • Status: Free
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    Coursera

    PowerBI for Beginners: Sales Data Exploration

    Skills you'll gain: Power BI, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Visualization, Data Presentation, Dashboard, Trend Analysis, Exploratory Data Analysis, Customer Analysis, Data Visualization Software, Sales, Business Intelligence, Data Analysis, Business Analytics, Data Import/Export

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    38 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Coursera

    Python for Data Visualization: Matplotlib & Seaborn

    Skills you'll gain: Matplotlib, Histogram, Plot (Graphics), Data Visualization, Seaborn, Scatter Plots, Data Visualization Software, Statistical Visualization, Graphing, Python Programming

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    75 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Duke University

    MySQL-for-Data-Engineering

    Skills you'll gain: MySQL, Bash (Scripting Language), Scripting, Database Management, Relational Databases, Command-Line Interface, SQL, Databases, Data Import/Export, Database Application, Data Pipelines, Data Manipulation, Python Programming, Linux

    4.2
    Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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    12 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
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    Coursera

    GenAI for Telemedicine Data Security

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Telehealth, Health Technology, Generative AI, Healthcare Ethics, Regulatory Compliance, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Security Strategy, Artificial Intelligence, System Implementation, Data Security, Analysis, Risk Analysis, Innovation, Design

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
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    Google Cloud

    Serverless Data Processing with Dataflow: Foundations

    Skills you'll gain: Dataflow, Serverless Computing, Identity and Access Management, Data Pipelines, Google Cloud Platform, Cloud Security, Data Processing, Data Security, Cloud Storage, Data Storage Technologies, Containerization

    4.2
    Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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    92 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
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    Johns Hopkins University

    Data Visualization in R with ggplot2

    Skills you'll gain: Ggplot2, Scatter Plots, Plot (Graphics), Data Visualization, Data Visualization Software, Heat Maps, R Programming, Graphical Tools, Data Wrangling, Tidyverse (R Package), Graphics Software

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    130 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Google Cloud

    BigQuery Machine Learning using Soccer Data

    Skills you'll gain: Analytics, Statistical Machine Learning, Advanced Analytics, Google Cloud Platform, Big Data, Applied Machine Learning, Data Analysis, Predictive Modeling

    Intermediate · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Cybersecurity for Data Science

    Skills you'll gain: Data Security, Cybersecurity, Cyber Attacks, Data Ethics, Authentications, Authorization (Computing), Cryptography, Human Factors (Security), Security Controls, Security Awareness, Information Privacy, Threat Modeling, Computer Security Incident Management, Risk Analysis, Technical Communication, Problem Solving, Communication

    Build toward a degree

    3.5
    Rating, 3.5 out of 5 stars
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    27 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
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    University of Michigan

    Data-Oriented Python Programming and Debugging

    Skills you'll gain: NumPy, Debugging, Pandas (Python Package), Statistics, Data Analysis, Descriptive Statistics, Data-oriented programming, Data Processing, Maintainability, Numerical Analysis, Critical Thinking, Technical Support

    4.2
    Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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    15 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
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    SkillUp

    Data Architect Capstone Project

    Skills you'll gain: Data Migration, Data Integration, Enterprise Architecture, Case Studies, Data Integrity, Compliance Management

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Statistical Modeling for Data Science Applications

    Skills you'll gain: Statistical Inference, Statistical Modeling, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Regression Analysis, R Programming, Data Ethics, Research Design, Statistical Methods, Data Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Data Modeling, Predictive Modeling, Mathematical Modeling, Probability & Statistics, Data Science, Quantitative Research, Machine Learning, Classification And Regression Tree (CART), Linear Algebra, Probability Distribution

    Build toward a degree

    4.2
    Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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    53 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • Status: Preview
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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Empathy, Data, and Risk

    Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization, Data Visualization Software, Empathy, Data Storytelling, Interactive Data Visualization, Risk Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Analysis, Risk Management, Stakeholder Analysis, Analytical Skills, Human Centered Design, Decision Making, User Research, Risk Control, Psychology

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • PowerBI for Beginners: Sales Data Exploration: Coursera
  • Python for Data Visualization: Matplotlib & Seaborn: Coursera
  • MySQL-for-Data-Engineering: Duke University
  • GenAI for Telemedicine Data Security: Coursera
  • Serverless Data Processing with Dataflow: Foundations: Google Cloud
  • Data Visualization in R with ggplot2: Johns Hopkins University
  • BigQuery Machine Learning using Soccer Data: Google Cloud
  • Cybersecurity for Data Science: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Data-Oriented Python Programming and Debugging: University of Michigan
  • Data Architect Capstone Project: SkillUp

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