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    Alibaba Cloud Academy

    Big Data Analytical Platform on Alibaba Cloud

    Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization Software, Big Data, Apache Hadoop, Apache Spark, Apache Hive, Distributed Computing, Data Processing, Data Warehousing, Data Analysis, Data Integration, Cloud Security, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), SQL

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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    52 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    Apache Spark with Scala – Hands-On with Big Data!

    Skills you'll gain: Apache Spark, Scala Programming, Data Processing, Big Data, Applied Machine Learning, IntelliJ IDEA, Real Time Data, Graph Theory, Data Transformation, Development Environment, Distributed Computing, Build Tools, Regression Analysis, Performance Tuning

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Illinois Tech

    Data Analytics and Deep Learning

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

    Build toward a degree

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    32 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Universidad de los Andes

    Arquitecturas de Big Data

    Skills you'll gain: Public Cloud, Big Data, Apache Hadoop, Apache Spark, Data Architecture, Cloud Services, Data Processing, Distributed Computing, Cloud Computing, Scalability, NoSQL, File Systems, Data Storage

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Campus BBVA

    Business Analytics

    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
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    37 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Software Architecture Patterns for Big Data

    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, Data Store, Middleware

    Build toward a degree

    3.6
    Rating, 3.6 out of 5 stars
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    30 reviews

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Applications of Software Architecture for Big Data

    Skills you'll gain: Data Architecture, Web Applications, Cloud Applications, Software Architecture, Software Engineering, Functional Requirement, Databases, Distributed Computing, Application Deployment, Application Development, Software Testing, System Design and Implementation, Middleware, Big Data, Scalability, Prototyping, CI/CD, Restful API, System Monitoring, Data Analysis

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    3.5
    Rating, 3.5 out of 5 stars
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    18 reviews

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of California San Diego

    Bioinformatics Capstone: Big Data in Biology

    Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, Molecular Biology, Network Analysis, Biotechnology, Life Sciences, Infectious Diseases, Structural Analysis

    3.7
    Rating, 3.7 out of 5 stars
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    29 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Microsoft

    AI-Enhanced Data Analysis: From Raw Data to Deep Insights

    Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Matplotlib, Plotly, Prompt Engineering, Data Ethics, Power BI, Data Visualization, Microsoft Excel, Data Manipulation, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Cleansing, Pandas (Python Package), Data Transformation, Excel Formulas, Pivot Tables And Charts, Data Visualization Software, Data Analysis, Microsoft Copilot, Data Presentation, Data Processing

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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    311 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Business Data Management and Communication

    Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Revenue Recognition, Data Presentation, Data Visualization, Accrual Accounting, Financial Statements, Infographics, Cash Flows, Financial Accounting, Accounting, Data Collection, Business Analytics, Business Analysis, Data Visualization Software, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Business Valuation, Data Quality, Analytics, Asset Management, Data Analysis

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    6.3K reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of California San Diego

    Big Data - Capstone Project

    Skills you'll gain: Data Presentation, Data Processing, Big Data, Apache Spark, Splunk, Data Analysis, Unstructured Data, Data Storytelling, Analytics, Network Analysis, Data Modeling, Unsupervised Learning

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    400 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera Project Network

    Data Management with Databricks: Big Data with Delta Lakes

    Skills you'll gain: Databricks, Data Lakes, Data Pipelines, Data Integration, Dashboard, PySpark, SQL, Apache Spark, Data Management, Data Transformation, Version Control

    4.2
    Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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    29 reviews

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular big data courses

  • Big Data Analytical Platform on Alibaba Cloud : Alibaba Cloud Academy
  • Apache Spark with Scala – Hands-On with Big Data!: Packt
  • Data Analytics and Deep Learning: Illinois Tech
  • Arquitecturas de Big Data : Universidad de los Andes
  • Business Analytics : Campus BBVA
  • Software Architecture Patterns for Big Data: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Applications of Software Architecture for Big Data: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Bioinformatics Capstone: Big Data in Biology: University of California San Diego
  • AI-Enhanced Data Analysis: From Raw Data to Deep Insights: Microsoft
  • Business Data Management and Communication: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

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