The British Academy for Training and Development offers the highly practical and comprehensive Certificate in Big Data Fundamentals (CBDF) Training Course. This course aims at providing the fundamentals of big data technologies and practices. 

The course proceeds to offer attendees with an introduction to the key ideas of Big Data, including definition, characteristics, and evolution. It is important for attendees to understand the Big Data ecosystem, which includes data sources, types of data (structured, semi-structured, unstructured), and the relevance of data in modern organisations.

They will also understand the Big Data architecture, which includes components from data ingestion to storage systems and processing frameworks. Next is the deep dive into Big Data tools and technologies, Hadoop, MapReduce, and HDFS (Hadoop Distributed File System). 

There are also data processing techniques, including batch processing and real-time data processing, with good practical insights into platforms like Apache Spark, Storm, and Kafka. It also covers NoSQL databases: MongoDB, Cassandra, and HBase, highlighting their relevance to the management of a large volume of diverse data.

A very important aspect of this is data analytics, which includes descriptive, predictive, and prescriptive analysis, alongside the importance of data visualization tools like Tableau and Power BI. The students would also learn about the broad areas of data governance, security, and privacy, which are critical for ethical and legal data management.

Attendees may understand Big Data challenges and opportunities concerning business intelligence, decision making, and digital transformation. The course will most certainly enable attendees to implement Big Data strategies in their organisations using numerous case studies and examples.

Objective:

By the end of the course, attendees will be able to:

Recognise the meaning of big data and its significance for corporate success.Describe the many sources and forms of big data.Recognise the benefits of using Big Data for their organisation's needs.Describe the role of big data in analytics.Describe the various formats of Big DataUnderstand how Big Data can work for their organisation needsDetail how Big Data supports analyticsWho Should Attend?

This course is ideal for:

Professionals seeking to gain foundational knowledge in big data concepts and technologies.Individuals interested in pursuing a career in data analytics, data science, or related fields.Business professionals looking to understand the implications and opportunities presented by big data.Academics Administrators want to expand their understanding of big data fundamentals.How Will Attendees Benefit?

Attendees of the Certificate in Big Data Fundamentals (CBDF) Training Course will gain a wide range of practical and strategic benefits, including:

Possess strong foundational knowledge on principals, architecture, and tools of big data, enabling itself for advanced roles in data.Mastery platforms like Hadoop, Spark, and NoSQL databases to improve the technical prowess of individuals.The ability to read, manage and work on both structured and unstructured data, enabling such people to participate meaningfully in data-driven projects.Enhanced skills in data processing, analytics and also visualisations, which empower them to turn raw data into meaningful insights.Knowledge of data governance, privacy, and security protocols that are necessary for responsible data handling and compliance.Greater appreciation for the application of big data to business intelligence in the real world, informing and supporting the necessary strategic decisions of their organisation. Courage towards problem-solving and critical thinking concerning data problems toward big data project management. The edge in the job market, given that big data is valued across the board from finance to healthcare, retail, and even technology.Confidence to engage in a big data initiative or lead an initiative in their specific teams or departments.

• Big Data 101

• What is data?

• Why do we need data?

• Research

• Business Intelligence

• Analytics

• Feedback

• Digital Revolution

• Big Data Defined

• Impacts of Big Data

• Business

• Social

• Personal

• Big Data Analytics

• Advanced Analytics

• Artificial Intelligence

• Relevant Big Data Business Examples

• Facebook

• Netflix

• Google

• Apple

• Amazon

• Big Data and Data Analytics

• Big Data Use Cases by Industry

• Healthcare

• Telco

• Financial

• Manufacturing (CPG)

• Retail

• Hospitality

• Energy

• Big Data Technology

• Software/Hardware

• Cloud 101

• Big Data Case Studies

• Etisalat

• Uber

• Ebay

• CERN