Understanding Big Data Fundamentals

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  • 8 videos | 24m 44s
  • Includes Assessment
  • Earns a Badge
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In a world where data is growing exponentially, understanding big data is essential for driving digital transformation in any organization. This course equips participants with a foundational understanding of big data concepts, methods, tools, and technologies, emphasizing their significance in facilitating digital transformation initiatives. In this course, you'll learn about the key characteristics of big data, popular big data tools and technologies and their applications, and advantages of cloud-based big data solutions for organizations. You'll also learn about applying fundamental data analytics methods to analyze large datasets and using visualization tools to present data insights effectively. You'll explore how big data analytics can enhance operational efficiency and customer engagement, best practices for data governance, and ethical considerations related to data privacy and responsible data usage. Finally, you'll discover the current trends in big data and the implications of these trends for future digital transformation initiatives.

WHAT YOU WILL LEARN

  • Discover the key concepts covered in this course
    Recognize big data concepts and their importance
    Identify tools and technologies for big data
    Identify big data analytics techniques
  • Recognize the impact of big data on business decisions
    Identify best practices and ethical considerations related to managing big data
    Explore emerging trends in big data
    Summarize the key concepts covered in this course

IN THIS COURSE

  • 1m 30s
    In a world where data is growing exponentially, understanding big data is essential for driving digital transformation in any organization. In this video, you'll be introduced to the key concepts that will be covered in this course. FREE ACCESS
  • 3m 8s
    Big data is a driving force behind modern digital transformation. In this video, you'll explore the key characteristics of big data, including volume, velocity, variety, and veracity. You'll also gain insights into how big data plays a crucial role in facilitating digital transformation across various industries. FREE ACCESS
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    3.  Big Data Tools and Technologies
    4m 2s
    Harnessing the power of big data requires the right tools and technologies. In this video, you'll be introduced to popular big data tools and technologies, such as Hadoop, Spark, and NoSQL databases. You'll also learn about their applications and the advantages of cloud-based big data solutions for organizations. FREE ACCESS
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    4.  Basic Data Analytics Techniques
    4m 25s
    Analyzing large datasets is at the heart of deriving value from big data. In this video, you'll explore fundamental data analytics methods, including descriptive and predictive analytics, to analyze large datasets. You'll also learn about the use of visualization tools to present data insights effectively. FREE ACCESS
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    5.  Impact of Big Data on Business Decisions
    2m 45s
    Big data analytics can significantly enhance operational efficiency and customer engagement. In this video, you'll discover how big data analytics can be used to improve business decisions. You'll also examine case studies that demonstrate the successful application of big data in decision-making processes. FREE ACCESS
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    6.  Data Governance and Ethical Considerations
    4m 5s
    Managing big data responsibly is essential for maintaining trust and compliance. In this video, you'll learn about best practices for data governance, including data quality, security, and compliance. You'll also explore ethical considerations related to data privacy and responsible data usage. FREE ACCESS
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    7.  Emerging Trends in Big Data
    3m 24s
    Staying informed about emerging trends in big data is key to leveraging its full potential. In this video, you'll explore current trends such as real-time analytics and the integration of machine learning. You'll learn about the implications of these trends for future digital transformation initiatives. FREE ACCESS
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    8.  Course Summary
    1m 26s
    In this video, you'll review and reflect on what you've learned in the course Big Data Fundamentals. FREE ACCESS

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