Big Data Fundamentals

180h

Week 1-2: Introduction to Big Data

Definition and characteristics of Big Data

Overview of Big Data technologies and tools (e.g., Hadoop, Spark)

Introduction to cloud computing and distributed systems

Week 3-4: Hadoop Ecosystem

Week 5-6: Apache Spark

Week 7-8: NoSQL databases

Week 9-10: Data Streaming and Real-time Analytics

Week 11-12: Advanced topics and project work

About Course

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.