Course Overview
In today’s data-driven world, organizations grapple with the complexities of managing and extracting value from large volumes of data. In this course, Big Data for Data Engineers, you’ll gain the ability to architect and implement robust data solutions.
First, you’ll explore the foundational concepts of big data by diving into its defining characteristics, understanding the history behind big data, and viewing the evolution of the big data technology landscape.
Next, you’ll discover the key technologies in the big data ecosystem as well as how these tools efficiently process large amounts of data.
Finally, you’ll learn how to design and implement scalable big data architectures by understanding the principles of a big data architecture design as well as the impact it has on business decision making.
When you’re finished with this course, you’ll have the skills and knowledge of big data needed to implement a robust data solution that will empower organizations to derive valuable insights and stay ahead in a data-driven world.
Course prerequisites
- Basics of databases (SQL + relational concepts)
- Fundamentals of programming (Python/Java/Scala preferred)
- Fundamentals of programming (Python/Java/Scala preferred)
- Prior exposure to Linux shell commands
- Familiarity with cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, or GCP) helpful