The demand for big data professionals is soaring as organisations increasingly rely on data-driven decisions to gain a competitive edge. Our Introduction to Big Data course is your gateway to mastering the essential concepts and skills in this booming field. You’ll explore how data is leveraged in companies, understand the transition from business intelligence to big data, and gain insights into the latest big data technology architectures. Additionally, you’ll dive into big data analytics, learning how to interpret complex datasets to drive strategic decisions. This course offers an exciting opportunity to enhance your career prospects in a high-demand industry. Engage with cutting-edge topics and equip yourself with the knowledge to thrive in the data-driven world. Join us to unlock the potential of data and become an invaluable asset to any organisation.
Introduction to big data
The Introduction to Big Data course is tailored for professionals and graduates in the field eager to deepen or refresh their knowledge in data management. Ideal for those interested in understanding data's role in businesses, exploring the transition from Business Intelligence to Big Data, and gaining insights into Big Data technologies and analytics.
40 hours
Big Data
Course objectives
- Understand the role of data in enhancing company performance.
- Identify the evolution from Business Intelligence to Big Data.
- Explore different Big Data technology architectures.
- Analyse data using Big Data analytics techniques.
- Recognise the benefits of implementing Big Data solutions.
- Learn to interpret complex datasets for business insights.
- Develop the ability to evaluate Big Data tools and platforms.
What does it prepare you for?
The Introduction to Big Data course equips you to understand and leverage data within companies, transforming business intelligence into actionable insights through big data. You'll be prepared to explore big data technology architectures and apply big data analytics effectively. By the end of this course, you'll be able to harness data-driven strategies, enhancing decision-making and optimising processes within your professional domain.
Teaching units
UNIT 1. DATA IN COMPANIES
1. Data information knoledge wisdom
2. Data management (i)
3. Data management (ii)
4. Corporate performance management
5. Databases
UNIT 2. FROM BUSINESS INTELLIGENCE TO BIG DATA
1. Business intelligence
2. Datawarehousing
3. Big data
4. Hadoop
5. Spark
UNIT 3. BIG DATA TECHNOLOGY ARCHITECTURES
1. Hadoop ecosystem (I)
2. Hadoop ecosystem (II)
3. Hadoop ecosystem (III)
4. Spark ecosystem
5. Installation and configuration of big data architectures
UNIT 4. BIG DATA ANALYTICS
1. Analytics
2. Main algorithms (I)
3. Main algorithms (II)
4. Machine learning and deep learning
5. Internet of things