Fundamentals of Big Data (Coursera)

You will learn about the primary systems used in big data. We’ll go through phases of a common big data life cycle. This course covers a wide variety of topics that are critical for understanding big data and are designed to give you an introduction and overview as you begin to build relevant knowledge and skills.

Course 4 of 4 in the Key Technologies in Data Analytics Specialization

Syllabus

WEEK 1

Big Data Concepts

In the first module of the course, we'll learn about core concepts of big data, including working with large data sets, big data strategies, and big data technologies. By the end of this module, you will know how to identify these aspects of big data and their use cases. So let's get started!

WEEK 2

Big Data Systems

In the second module of this course, we'll learn about the primary characteristics of a big data system, including volume, velocity, and variety.

WEEK 3

Big Data Life Cycles

In the third module of this course, we'll learn about the phases of a big data project, including data ingestion, data persistence, computing and analysis, and data visualization.