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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.


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    Coursera

    Beyond basics: Advanced Data Analysis with Python

    Skills you'll gain: A/B Testing, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Statistical Methods, Advanced Analytics, Statistical Analysis, Correlation Analysis, Data Analysis, Report Writing, Probability & Statistics, Analytical Skills, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Health Information Management and Medical Records, Business Process Automation

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    EDUCBA

    Seaborn with Python: Data Visualization for Beginners

    Skills you'll gain: Seaborn, Data Literacy, Plot (Graphics), Matplotlib, Scatter Plots, Statistical Visualization, Data Presentation, Data Visualization Software, Box Plots, Descriptive Statistics, Exploratory Data Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Pandas (Python Package), NumPy

    Mixed · 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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    Microsoft

    Exploratory Data Analysis and Visualization

    Skills you'll gain: Rmarkdown, Knitr, Exploratory Data Analysis, Dimensionality Reduction, Ggplot2, Plotly, Data Visualization, Data Visualization Software, Statistical Visualization, Data Storytelling, Statistical Analysis, Generative AI, R Programming, Correlation Analysis, Data Analysis, Tidyverse (R Package), Scatter Plots, Descriptive Statistics, Data Cleansing, Data Preprocessing

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Google Cloud

    Getting Started with Cloud Data Fusion

    Skills you'll gain: Data Pipelines, Google Cloud Platform, Cloud-Based Integration, Data Transformation, Data Integration, Big Data, Data Management

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    Duke University

    Scripting with Python and SQL for Data Engineering

    Skills you'll gain: Web Scraping, MySQL, SQL, JSON, Scripting, Data Persistence, Data Manipulation, Data Structures, Database Management, Databases, Data Import/Export, Data Capture, Spatial Analysis, Python Programming, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML)

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    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Politecnico di Milano

    Platform Thinking: exploiting data through platforms

    Skills you'll gain: Data Strategy, Data Ethics, Customer Data Management, Market Opportunities, Data Governance, Data Management, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Big Data, Customer Insights, Personally Identifiable Information, Advertising, Strategic Thinking, Business Transformation, Business Ethics, User Research, Innovation

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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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    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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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

    Data Analysis and Visualization with Python

    Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Matplotlib, Plotly, Data Ethics, Data Visualization, Data Cleansing, Data Manipulation, Exploratory Data Analysis, Pandas (Python Package), Data Transformation, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Visualization Software, Data Storytelling, Data Analysis, Scikit Learn (Machine Learning Library), Jupyter, Python Programming, Machine Learning, Model Evaluation

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    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    Advanced Navigation and Data Handling

    Skills you'll gain: Apple iOS, Swift Programming, Mobile Development, UI Components, Animations, Apple Xcode, Data Storage, Cloud Storage, Responsive Web Design, User Interface (UI), Human Computer Interaction, Data Modeling

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Ball State University

    Master of Science in Data Science

    Skills you'll gain: Data Ethics, Graph Theory, Data Collection, Supervised Learning, Software Development Methodologies, File Systems, SQL, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Statistical Methods, Data Wrangling, Logistic Regression, SAS (Software), Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Spatial Analysis, Text Mining, Financial Data, Artificial Intelligence, Health Informatics, Natural Language Processing, R Programming

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

  • Beyond basics: Advanced Data Analysis with Python: Coursera
  • Seaborn with Python: Data Visualization for Beginners: EDUCBA
  • SQL Foundations: Microsoft
  • Exploratory Data Analysis and Visualization: Microsoft
  • Getting Started with Cloud Data Fusion: Google Cloud
  • Scripting with Python and SQL for Data Engineering: Duke University
  • Platform Thinking: exploiting data through platforms: Politecnico di Milano
  • Using Descriptive Statistics to Analyze Data in R: Coursera
  • Data Science Fundamentals Part 1: Unit 2: Pearson
  • Data Analysis and Visualization with Python: Microsoft

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