Introduction to Aviation and Big Data Applications (FutureLearn)

On this four-week course from HKU SPACE, you’ll delve into the many advantages of big data applications for aviation. You’ll learn about digital tools already in use, and gain the skills you need to drive digitalisation in future.

Explore the value of big data applications for the aviation industry

Digital transformation has become a priority for airlines and airport operators everywhere. By digitalising and automating their services, companies can improve customer experience while building efficiency.

Guided by experienced aviation practitioners, you’ll learn how big data applications can bring value to aviation companies.

Gain the skills you need to drive digital transformation

As well as a general understanding of how big data interacts with the aviation industry, you’ll also gain the specific skills needed to use big data applications. You’ll learn how to identify and harness data sources for pricing, marketing, airport operations, and more.

You’ll finish the course fully equipped to drive digital transformation in your own organisation.

Syllabus

Week 1: What is Big Data

Week 2: The Interaction between Big Data Applications and the Aviation Industry

Week 3: The Functionality of Big Data in the Aviation Industry

Week 4: Applications of Big Data in Aviation Operation and Management

What will you achieve?

By the end of the course, you‘ll be able to...

- Describe what big data is

- Explain the functionality of big data in the aviation industry

- Identify the data sources of organisations

- Summarise the characteristics of the aviation industry in digital transformation environments

- Demonstrate examples of the technological opportunities to achieve positive big data applications in the aviation business, operation and management in digital transformation environments

Who is the course for?

This course is designed for professionals working in aviation and related industries who want to know more about the uses of big data applications in aviation business, operation, and management.

You will need some prior knowledge of aviation to get the most out of this course.