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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.


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Popular Big Data Courses and Certifications


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    Coursera

    GIS Mastery: Spatial Data, Remote Sensing, Decision Support

    Skills you'll gain: Geographic Information Systems, Geospatial Mapping, Spatial Data Analysis, Spatial Analysis, Global Positioning Systems, Data Analysis, Metadata Management, Decision Support Systems

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Fractal Analytics

    Data Lineage & Ethical Frameworks for Responsible AI

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Data Ethics, AI Security, Data Governance, AI Workflows, Data Transformation, Data Integrity, Data Quality, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Risk Modeling, Data Validation, Metadata Management, Data Security

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Calculus through Data & Modelling: Integration Applications

    Skills you'll gain: Integral Calculus, Calculus, Geometry, Applied Mathematics, Mechanics, Engineering Calculations, Mathematical Modeling, Physics

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Mastering Data Visualization in Microsoft PowerPoint

    Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization, Data Visualization Software, Data Presentation, Interactive Data Visualization, Infographics, Microsoft Office

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    Microsoft

    Data Management and Application Features

    Skills you'll gain: ASP.NET, Data Migration, Configuration Management, Data Validation, Database Application, Middleware, Debugging, Back-End Web Development, Database Management, Data Modeling, Restful API, Maintainability, Dependency Analysis, Performance Tuning, Software Design Patterns

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    EDUCBA

    Apply PROC SQL Fundamentals for Data Analysis in SAS

    Skills you'll gain: SQL, Metadata Management, SAS (Software), Data Management, Relational Databases, Data Manipulation, Data Transformation, Query Languages, Data Governance, Data Integration, Automation

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Edureka

    Learn Data Storytelling: Power BI Techniques

    Skills you'll gain: Power BI, Data Modeling, Data Storytelling, Data Analysis Expressions (DAX), Data Visualization Software, Data Transformation, Business Intelligence, Dashboard, Microsoft Excel, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Manipulation, Data Cleansing, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Report Writing, Data Import/Export

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    Data Persistence and Firebase Integration

    Skills you'll gain: Data Persistence, JSON, User Interface (UI), User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Database Development, Databases, Interactive Data Visualization, Debugging, Database Management, Application Development, Mobile Development, Real Time Data, Application Programming Interface (API), Data Management

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    LearnQuest

    Data Science Foundations with No-Code Tools

    Skills you'll gain: Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Storytelling, Dashboard, Data Presentation, Data Analysis, Data Literacy, No-Code Development, Data Science, Predictive Modeling, Data Ethics, Data Capture, Data Modeling, Data Processing, Data Transformation, Data Integrity, Data Cleansing, Applied Machine Learning, Data Governance, Data Collection, Data Integration

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Statistical Inference and Hypothesis Testing in Data Science Applications

    Skills you'll gain: Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Statistical Methods, Probability & Statistics, Data Ethics, Statistical Analysis, Quantitative Research, Statistical Inference, Statistics, Sample Size Determination, Sampling (Statistics)

    Build toward a degree

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Vanderbilt University

    From Data to Decisions: Getting Started with AI

    Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Data Literacy, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Analysis, Exploratory Data Analysis, Descriptive Statistics, Prompt Engineering, Analytical Skills, Artificial Intelligence, Probability & Statistics, Decision Making

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Michigan

    Answering Interesting Questions with Data

    Skills you'll gain: Relational Databases, Databases, Data Visualization Software, Web Scraping, Data Science, Scatter Plots, Data Manipulation, SQL, Data Processing, JSON, Application Programming Interface (API), Data Import/Export, Python Programming, Extensible Markup Language (XML), Hypertext Markup Language (HTML)

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • GIS Mastery: Spatial Data, Remote Sensing, Decision Support: Coursera
  • Data Lineage & Ethical Frameworks for Responsible AI: Fractal Analytics
  • Calculus through Data & Modelling: Integration Applications: Johns Hopkins University
  • Mastering Data Visualization in Microsoft PowerPoint: Coursera
  • Data Management and Application Features: Microsoft
  • Apply PROC SQL Fundamentals for Data Analysis in SAS: EDUCBA
  • Learn Data Storytelling: Power BI Techniques: Edureka
  • Data Persistence and Firebase Integration: Packt
  • Data Science Foundations with No-Code Tools: LearnQuest
  • Statistical Inference and Hypothesis Testing in Data Science Applications: University of Colorado Boulder

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