This course is part of the Key Technologies in Data Analytics Specialization

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Welcome to Fundamentals of Big Data, the fourth course of the Key Technologies of Data Analytics specialization. By enrolling in this course, you are taking the next step in your career in data analytics. This course is the fourth of a series that aims to prepare you for a role working in data analytics. In this course, you will be introduced to many of the core concepts of big data. You will learn about the primary systems used in big data. We’ll go through phases of a common big data life cycle. This course covers a wide variety of topics that are critical for understanding big data and are designed to give you an introduction and overview as you begin to build relevant knowledge and skills.

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Course 4 of 4 in the

Key Technologies in Data Analytics Specialization

Approx. 12 hours to complete

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Course 4 of 4 in the

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Approx. 12 hours to complete

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Erik Herman

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LearnQuest is the preferred training partner to the world’s leading companies, organizations, and government agencies. Our team boasts 20+ years of experience designing, developing and delivering a full suite industry-leading technology education classes and training solutions across the globe. Our trainers, equipped with expert industry experience and an unparalleled commitment to quality, facilitate classes that are offered in various delivery formats so our clients can obtain the training they need when and where they need it.

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Syllabus - What you will learn from this course

Week1

Week 1

4 hours to complete

Big Data Concepts

4 hours to complete

9 videos (Total 10 min), 3 readings, 4 quizzes

9 videos

Course Introduction And Objectives1mModule Introduction And Objectives35sIntroduction To Large Data Sets2mLarge Data Sets In Your Reading19sIntroduction To Big Data Strategies2mBig Data Strategies In Your Reading22sIntroduction To Big Data Technologies2mBig Data Technologies In Your Reading16sModule 1 Summary15s

3 readings

Practical Advice For Analysis Of Large, Complex Data Sets10mHow To Define A Big Data Strategy10mTop 10 Big Data Technologies10m

4 practice exercises

Large Data Sets30mBig Data Strategies30mBig Data Technologies30mModule 1 Graded Quiz30m

Week2

Week 2

4 hours to complete

Big Data Systems

4 hours to complete

9 videos (Total 10 min), 4 readings, 4 quizzes

9 videos

Module Introduction And Objectives27sIntroduction To Volume1mBig Data Volume In Your Reading20sIntroduction To Velocity1mVelocity In Your Reading18sIntroduction To Variety1mVariety In Your Reading19sHands-On: Add Data in Your AWS Environment4mModule 2 Summary15s

4 readings

Data Awareness: Best Practices for Managing Massive Unstructured Data Volumes10mBig Data: Forget Volume and Variety, Focus On Velocity10m6 Examples Of Data Variety10mAdd Data To Your AWS Environment10m

4 practice exercises

Volume30mVelocity30mVariety30mModule 2 Graded Quiz30m

Week3

Week 3

5 hours to complete

Big Data Life Cycles

5 hours to complete

10 videos (Total 8 min), 5 readings, 5 quizzes

10 videos

Module Introduction And Objectives36sIntroduction To Data Ingestion2mData Ingestion In Your Reading20sIntroduction To Data Persistence1mData Persistence In Your Reading15sIntroduction To Computing And Analysis1mComputing And Analysis In Your Reading18sIntroduction To Visualization1mVisualization In Your Reading20sModule 3 Summary18s

5 readings

Data Ingestion: Pipeline, Architecture, Tools, Challenges10mUnderstanding Big Data Persistence10mResearch Data Persistence And Share With The Group10mBuilding A Data Platform For Mission Critical Analytics10mImportance Of Data Visualization For Your Business10m

5 practice exercises

Data Ingestion30mData Persistence30mComputing And Analysis30mVisualization30mModule 3 Graded Quiz30m

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by DZJun 7, 2021

It will Give me a very fresh experience of Big Data, prof. Erik Herman has excellent capabillies to involve studnets in E-Learning.

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About the Key Technologies in Data Analytics Specialization

This specialization aims to prepare you for a role working in data analytics. The first course is Fundamentals of Data Analysis. You’ll be introduced to core concepts and you’ll learn about the tools and skills required to conduct data analysis.

The second course, Fundamentals of Cloud Computing, will introduce you to core concepts of cloud computing and the primary deployment and service models. The hands on material offers the opportunity to review and configure a cloud account. In Fundamentals of Data Warehousing, you will learn core concepts of data warehousing. You will learn about the primary components and architectures of data warehousing. The hands on material offers the opportunity to review and configure cloud storage options. In Fundamentals of Big Data, you will be introduced to concepts, systems and life cycles of big data. The hands on material offers you the opportunity to load data into your cloud account.

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