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 Colorado Boulder

    Skills you'll gain: Performance Testing, Scalability, Predictive Modeling, Data Architecture, Distributed Computing, Application Performance Management, Software Architecture, Big Data, Unit Testing, Microservices, Database Architecture and Administration, Software Engineering, Test Automation

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    3.6
    Rating, 3.6 out of 5 stars
    30 reviews

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Illinois Tech

    Skills you'll gain: NoSQL, Machine Learning Algorithms, Big Data, Apache Hadoop, Deep Learning, Statistical Analysis, Data Visualization, Data Analysis, Exploratory Data Analysis, Apache Spark, Generative AI, Data Infrastructure, Data Cleansing, Real Time Data, Apache Kafka, Data Management, Artificial Neural Networks, Keras (Neural Network Library), PyTorch (Machine Learning Library), Machine Learning

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    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
    32 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Skills you'll gain: Big Data, Apache Spark, Data Storage Technologies, Apache Hadoop, Distributed Computing, Data Storage, Data Processing, NoSQL, Apache Kafka, Real Time Data, Cloud Computing, Databases, Analytics, Deep Learning, Scalability, Machine Learning Algorithms, Graph Theory, Machine Learning, Live Streaming

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
    342 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Skills you'll gain: Data Architecture, Web Applications, Software Architecture, Software Engineering, Functional Requirement, Databases, Distributed Computing, Acceptance Testing, Application Deployment, Application Development, Software Testing, Development Testing, System Design and Implementation, Unit Testing, Big Data, Scalability, Restful API, Data Analysis

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    3.5
    Rating, 3.5 out of 5 stars
    18 reviews

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Cloudera

    Skills you'll gain: Apache Hive, Database Management, SQL, Big Data, Databases, Data Management, Amazon S3, Apache Hadoop, Data Storage, Cloud Storage, Performance Tuning, File Systems, Command-Line Interface

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    297 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    LearnQuest

    Skills you'll gain: NoSQL, Real Time Data, Scalability, Database Design, Application Deployment, Big Data, Data Access, Data Manipulation, Performance Tuning, Data Modeling, Distributed Computing, Data Storage Technologies

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Meta

    Skills you'll gain: Data Management, Data Collection, Data Governance, Data Analysis, Information Privacy, Data Quality, Data Storage, Data Security, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Architecture, Data Visualization Software, Big Data, Machine Learning

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    109 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai

    Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, Interactive Data Visualization, Supervised Learning, Machine Learning, Big Data, Data Science, Data Integration, Unsupervised Learning, Molecular Biology, Data Analysis, Metadata Management, Cell Biology, Application Programming Interface (API), Restful API

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    26 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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    Campus BBVA

    Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Dashboard, Business Analytics, Data Quality, Business Intelligence, Data Analysis, Descriptive Statistics, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Probability & Statistics, Statistical Inference, Big Data, Exploratory Data Analysis, Project Management Life Cycle, Job Analysis

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    44 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Skills you'll gain: Service Level, Software Engineering, Software Architecture, Data Architecture, Distributed Computing, Microservices, Transaction Processing, Software Design, Database Systems, Blockchain, Big Data, Data Structures, Test Driven Development (TDD), System Monitoring

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    3.5
    Rating, 3.5 out of 5 stars
    87 reviews

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Coursera Project Network

    Skills you'll gain: Databricks, Real Time Data, PySpark, Apache Hive, Apache Spark, Big Data, Data Processing, SQL, Data Manipulation, Pandas (Python Package)

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    43 reviews

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • Coursera Project Network

    Skills you'll gain: Data Pipelines, Big Data, Data Lakes, Microsoft Azure, Data Processing, Data Integration, Cloud Management, Cloud Services

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    20 reviews

    Advanced · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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