Big Data - The Essentials

Explore the world of Big Data and understand how it drives modern business decisions.

This course introduces the fundamental concepts, tools, and technologies behind Big Data, helping learners grasp how massive datasets are collected, processed, and analyzed.

You will gain practical knowledge of data management techniques and learn how organizations leverage Big Data to improve operations, generate insights, and stay competitive.

Key topics include:
- Understanding Big Data and its importance in business
- Overview of Big Data technologies: Hadoop, Spark, NoSQL databases
- Data collection, storage, and processing
- Data analysis and visualization fundamentals
- Best practices for handling large datasets
- Real-world applications of Big Data

Requirements / Prerequisites:
- Basic knowledge of IT and databases
- Familiarity with programming concepts is a plus
- Curiosity about data-driven decision-making