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Big Data courses can help you learn data analysis, data visualization, statistical modeling, and data mining techniques. You can build skills in interpreting large datasets, designing data-driven strategies, and utilizing machine learning algorithms. Many courses introduce tools like Hadoop, Spark, and Tableau, that support processing vast amounts of information and presenting insights effectively. Additionally, you may explore topics such as data warehousing, predictive analytics, and the ethical implications of data usage.


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    Vanderbilt University

    From Data to Decisions: Finding Patterns with AI

    Skills you'll gain: Statistical Methods, Statistical Analysis, Data Visualization, Generative AI, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Data Presentation, Data Storytelling, Box Plots, Data Analysis, Plot (Graphics), Data-Driven Decision-Making, Statistics, Technical Communication, Statistical Inference, Graphing

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Market Research Methods and Data Analysis Certificate

    Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Qualitative Research, Market Research, Quantitative Research, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Benchmarking, Data Presentation, Descriptive Statistics, Competitive Analysis, Analytical Skills, Research Design, Market Dynamics, Data Analysis, Data Visualization Software, Statistics, User Research, Data Collection, Data Analysis Software, Microsoft Excel, R Programming

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Statistical Inference and Hypothesis Testing in Data Science Applications

    Skills you'll gain: Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Statistical Methods, Probability & Statistics, Data Ethics, Statistical Analysis, Quantitative Research, Statistical Inference, Statistics, Sample Size Determination, Sampling (Statistics)

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Arizona State University

    Data Analysis and Visualization with Python

    Skills you'll gain: Matplotlib, File I/O, NumPy, Plot (Graphics), Pandas (Python Package), Data Structures, Data Visualization Software, Data Analysis, Python Programming, Data Processing, Data Manipulation, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Import/Export, Computer Programming

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Michigan

    Fundamentals of Data Analytics in the Public Sector with R

    Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization, Surveys, Tidyverse (R Package), Data Analysis, Demography, Public Administration, Policy Analysis, Public Policies, R Programming, Statistical Programming, Data Transformation, Data Cleansing, Data Manipulation

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Crash Course on Interactive Data Visualization with Plotly

    Skills you'll gain: Plotly, Histogram, Interactive Data Visualization, Scatter Plots, Plot (Graphics), Data Visualization, Data Analysis, Python Programming

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    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Coursera

    Data Analysis in R: Predictive Analysis with Regression

    Skills you'll gain: Ggplot2, Model Evaluation, Data Visualization, Regression Analysis, Predictive Analytics, Predictive Modeling, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Statistical Modeling, R Programming, Descriptive Statistics, Statistical Methods, Exploratory Data Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Data Analysis

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    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    University of California San Diego

    Genomic Data Science and Clustering (Bioinformatics V)

    Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, Dimensionality Reduction, Unsupervised Learning, Molecular Biology, Data Preprocessing, Machine Learning, Data Analysis Software, Life Sciences, Anthropology

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Starweaver

    Digital Health Data & Governance Essentials

    Skills you'll gain: Medical Privacy, Health Informatics, Health Information Management, Data Governance, Health Care, Health Technology, Medical Records, Health Insurance Portability And Accountability Act (HIPAA) Compliance, Health Policy, Electronic Medical Record System, Interoperability, Data Ethics, Telehealth, Regulatory Compliance, Data Security, Responsible AI, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Emerging Technologies, Ethical Standards And Conduct

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Codio

    C++: Linear Data Structures and Trees

    Skills you'll gain: Data Structures, C++ (Programming Language), C and C++, Programming Principles, Algorithms, Theoretical Computer Science, Object Oriented Programming (OOP)

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    DeepLearning.AI

    Data I/O and Preprocessing with Python and SQL

    Skills you'll gain: Web Scraping, Extract, Transform, Load, Data Manipulation, Data Preprocessing, Data Validation, Data Ethics, Data Cleansing, SQL, Data Transformation, JSON, Pandas (Python Package), Generative AI, Relational Databases, Data Integrity, Unstructured Data, Application Programming Interface (API)

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Calculus through Data & Modeling: Applying Differentiation

    Skills you'll gain: Applied Mathematics, Estimation, Numerical Analysis, Calculus, Engineering Calculations, Mathematical Modeling, Operations Research, Derivatives, Algebra

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular big data courses

  • From Data to Decisions: Finding Patterns with AI: Vanderbilt University
  • Market Research Methods and Data Analysis Certificate: Coursera
  • Statistical Inference and Hypothesis Testing in Data Science Applications: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Data Analysis and Visualization with Python: Arizona State University
  • Fundamentals of Data Analytics in the Public Sector with R: University of Michigan
  • Crash Course on Interactive Data Visualization with Plotly: Coursera
  • Data Analysis in R: Predictive Analysis with Regression: Coursera
  • Genomic Data Science and Clustering (Bioinformatics V): University of California San Diego
  • Digital Health Data & Governance Essentials : Starweaver
  • C++: Linear Data Structures and Trees: Codio

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