- Level Foundation
- Course by University of California San Diego
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Drive better business decisions with an overview of how big data is organized, analyzed, and interpreted. Apply your insights to real-world problems and questions. ********* Do you need to understand big data and how it will impact your business? This Specialization is for you. You will gain an understanding of what insights big data can provide through hands-on experience with the tools and systems used by big data scientists and engineers. Previous programming experience is not required! You will be guided through the basics of using Hadoop with MapReduce, Spark, Pig and Hive. By following along with provided code, you will experience how one can perform predictive modeling and leverage graph analytics to model problems. This specialization will prepare you to ask the right questions about data, communicate effectively with data scientists, and do basic exploration of large, complex datasets. In the final Capstone Project, developed in partnership with data software company Splunk, you’ll apply the skills you learned to do basic analyses of big data.Auto Summary
Unlock the potential of big data with this foundational IT & Computer Science course on Coursera. Guided by expert instructors, you'll learn to organize, analyze, and interpret vast datasets using tools like Hadoop, Spark, Pig, and Hive. No prior programming experience is needed. Engage in hands-on projects, including a Capstone Project with Splunk, to apply your skills to real-world problems. Ideal for beginners eager to make data-driven business decisions, with flexible subscription options available.

Instructors
Ilkay Altintas

Instructors
Amarnath Gupta

Instructors
Mai Nguyen