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Course Outline
What the programme covers, module by module.
Module 1: Introduction to Big Data
- What is Big Data?
- Characteristics of Big Data
- Big Data Ecosystem
- Traditional vs Big Data
- Industry Applications
Module 2: Data Engineering Fundamentals
- Data Engineering Overview
- Data Lifecycle
- Data Pipelines
- Structured and Unstructured Data
- Data Processing Concepts
Module 3: Distributed Computing
- Distributed Systems
- Cluster Computing
- Parallel Processing
- Scalability Concepts
- Fault Tolerance
Module 4: Hadoop Fundamentals
- Hadoop Architecture
- HDFS Overview
- MapReduce Basics
- Hadoop Ecosystem
- Hadoop Components
Module 5: Apache Spark Fundamentals
- Apache Spark Overview
- Spark Architecture
- Spark Core Concepts
- Spark SQL
- Spark Applications
Module 6: Data Storage Technologies
- Data Lakes
- Data Warehouses
- Distributed Storage
- Cloud Storage
- Storage Best Practices
Module 7: NoSQL Databases
- Introduction to NoSQL
- Key-Value Databases
- Document Databases
- Column-Family Databases
- Graph Databases
Module 8: Data Processing and Analytics
- Batch Processing
- Real-Time Processing
- Data Transformation
- Data Integration
- Analytics Fundamentals
Module 9: Cloud for Big Data
- Cloud Computing Basics
- Cloud Data Platforms
- Storage Services
- Compute Services
- Cloud-Based Analytics
Module 10: Big Data Security
- Data Security Fundamentals
- Access Control
- Authentication
- Data Privacy
- Security Best Practices
Module 11: Data Visualization Basics
- Data Visualization Concepts
- Dashboards
- Reporting
- Business Insights
- Visualization Best Practices
Module 12: Big Data Foundation Project
- Data Collection
- Data Storage
- Data Processing Workflow
- Data Analysis
- Project Presentation
Who it's for & what's included
Pick a delivery method to see exactly who it suits and everything you receive.
Classroom
Best for learners who want face-to-face tuition and to network with peers in person.
Everything you get
- ✓ Live instructor on-site
- ✓ Printed workbook & materials
- ✓ Group exercises & case studies
Online Instructor-Led
Best for learners who want a live instructor and a fixed schedule, without the travel.
Everything you get
- ✓ Live instructor via video call
- ✓ Digital workbook & resources
- ✓ Session recordings
Self-Paced
Best for self-motivated learners who need maximum flexibility around work and life.
Everything you get
- ✓ On-demand video lessons
- ✓ Interactive quizzes
- ✓ 24/7 access on any device