Big Data

Big Data is a term that describes extremely large data sets that may be analyzed computationally to reveal patterns, trends, and associations. Coursera's Big Data catalogue helps you understand and leverage the power of Big Data technologies. You'll learn how to process, analyze, and interpret complex data sets using various tools and platforms such as Hadoop, Spark, and NoSQL databases. Additionally, you'll gain insights into data mining, machine learning, and cloud-based data solutions. This will enrich your analytical skills, enabling you to make data-driven decisions and strategies in various fields like business, healthcare, social sciences, and more.
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    University of California San Diego

    Skills you'll gain: Apache Spark, Apache Hadoop, Data Integration, Exploratory Data Analysis, Big Data, Graph Theory, Data Pipelines, Database Design, Data Modeling, Regression Analysis, Data Mining, Data Management, Applied Machine Learning, Data Presentation, Scalability, Data Processing, Statistical Analysis, NoSQL, Database Management Systems, MongoDB

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    14K reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    IBM

    Skills you'll gain: Apache Hadoop, Apache Spark, PySpark, Apache Hive, Big Data, IBM Cloud, Kubernetes, Docker (Software), Scalability, Data Processing, Distributed Computing, Performance Tuning, Data Transformation, Debugging

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
    461 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Skills you'll gain: Apache Hadoop, Big Data, Apache Hive, Apache Spark, NoSQL, Data Infrastructure, File Systems, Data Processing, Data Management, Analytics, Data Science, SQL, Query Languages, Data Manipulation, Java, Data Structures, Distributed Computing, Scripting Languages, Data Transformation, Performance Tuning

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of California San Diego

    Skills you'll gain: Big Data, Apache Hadoop, Scalability, Data Processing, Data Science, Distributed Computing, Unstructured Data, Data Infrastructure, Data Analysis

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    11K reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    IBM

    Skills you'll gain: Big Data, Data Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Apache Hadoop, Apache Hive, Data Collection, Data Science, Data Warehousing, Data Visualization, Data Cleansing, Apache Spark, Data Lakes, Data Visualization Software, Relational Databases, Microsoft Excel

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    20K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    IBM

    Skills you'll gain: NoSQL, Apache Spark, Apache Hadoop, MongoDB, PySpark, Extract, Transform, Load, Apache Hive, Databases, Apache Cassandra, Big Data, Machine Learning, Applied Machine Learning, Generative AI, Machine Learning Algorithms, IBM Cloud, Kubernetes, Supervised Learning, Distributed Computing, Docker (Software), Database Management

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    799 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Illinois Tech

    Skills you'll gain: Database Design, Relational Databases, Database Application, Database Systems, Database Management, NoSQL, Databases, Machine Learning Algorithms, SQL, Big Data, Apache Hadoop, Database Management Systems, MySQL, Statistical Analysis, Data Visualization, Database Theory, Data Analysis, Exploratory Data Analysis, Transaction Processing, Apache Spark

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    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
    73 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Coursera Instructor Network

    Skills you'll gain: Big Data, Data Processing, Data Analysis, Analytics, Data Lakes, Data Warehousing, Apache Spark, Data Storage Technologies, Apache Hadoop, Real Time Data, Distributed Computing

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    9 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Google Cloud

    Skills you'll gain: Feature Engineering, PySpark, Data Import/Export, Apache Spark, Dashboard, Cloud Services, Applied Machine Learning, Application Programming Interface (API), Apache Hive, Jupyter, Big Data, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Query Languages, Apache Hadoop, Serverless Computing, Application Deployment, Looker (Software), Cloud Computing, Scalability, SQL

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    4.4K reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Skills you'll gain: Service Level, Data Architecture, Software Engineering, Web Applications, Cloud Applications, Performance Testing, Software Architecture, Scalability, Distributed Computing, Functional Requirement, Databases, Microservices, Application Deployment, Application Development, Predictive Modeling, Software Development, Software Testing, System Design and Implementation, Middleware, Big Data

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    3.5
    Rating, 3.5 out of 5 stars
    101 reviews

    Advanced · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    O.P. Jindal Global University

    Skills you'll gain: Big Data, Apache Spark, Apache Hadoop, Apache Hive, Databases, Analytics, Data Storage Technologies, Data Mining, NoSQL, Applied Machine Learning, Real Time Data, Distributed Computing, SQL, Data Processing, Query Languages, Scripting Languages

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Cloudera

    Skills you'll gain: Database Design, SQL, Apache Hive, Relational Databases, Databases, Database Management, Big Data, Database Systems, MySQL, Data Management, Amazon S3, Apache Hadoop, Data Storage, Operational Databases, Data Warehousing, Cloud Storage, Performance Tuning, File Systems, PostgreSQL, Data Analysis

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    1.4K reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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