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 This course is your gateway to mastering the essential concepts and skills in this rapidly growing field. You’ll explore how data is utilised within organisations and understand the transition from business intelligence to big data, and gain insights into the latest big data technology architectures. In addition, you’ll delve into big data analytics, learning how to interpret complex datasets to inform strategic decisions. This course offers an exciting opportunity to boost your career prospects in a high-demand industry. Engage with cutting-edge topics and equip yourself with the knowledge to thrive in a data-driven world. Join us to unlock the potential of data and become an invaluable asset to any organisation.
Introduction to big data
Big Data
40 hours
Introduction
Objectives
- Understand the role of data in improving 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 analyse complex datasets to gain business insights.
- Develop the ability to evaluate Big Data tools and platforms.
Table of Contents
UNIT 1. DATA IN COMPANIES
1. Data, information, knowledge, 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. Data warehousing
3. Big data
4. Hadoop
5. Spark
UNIT 3. BIG DATA TECHNOLOGY ARCHITECTURES
1. The Hadoop ecosystem (I)
2. The Hadoop ecosystem (II)
3. The Hadoop ecosystem (III)
4. The 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
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