University of Pittsburgh

Cloud Computing for Data Science Specialization

University of Pittsburgh

Cloud Computing for Data Science Specialization

Build Scalable Cloud Solutions for Data Science. Master distributed computing, APIs, and big data tools for cloud-driven analytics.

Dmitriy Babichenko

Instructor: Dmitriy Babichenko

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Get in-depth knowledge of a subject
Intermediate level

Recommended experience

4 weeks to complete
at 10 hours a week
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace
Build toward a degree

What you'll learn

  • Design and deploy scalable cloud architectures for data-driven applications.

  • Build and integrate RESTful web services within distributed systems.

  • Implement big data workflows using Hadoop and Spark frameworks.

  • Apply containerization and virtualization for efficient cloud deployment.

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Specialization - 3 course series

Cloud Computing Fundamentals

Cloud Computing Fundamentals

Course 1 16 hours

What you'll learn

  • Configure and deploy virtual machines to simulate cloud environments and understand IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS service models.

  • Differentiate between databases, data warehouses, and data lakes while applying Star and Snowflake schemas for optimal performance.

  • Compare MySQL, MongoDB, and Neo4j database technologies based on ACID and BASE properties to select optimal solutions for use cases.

  • Apply cloud computing principles through hands-on projects using Python, GitHub, and virtualization tools in real-world scenarios.

Skills you'll gain

Category: MongoDB
Category: NoSQL
Category: Cloud Platforms
Category: Python Programming
Category: Git (Version Control System)
Category: MySQL
Category: Application Programming Interface (API)
Category: Virtualization
Category: Cloud Computing
Category: Data Warehousing
Category: Database Design
Category: Scalability
Category: Cloud Storage
Category: Data Infrastructure
Category: Cloud Computing Architecture
Category: Database Management
Category: Virtual Machines
Category: Cloud Services
Category: Cloud Infrastructure
Category: SQL

What you'll learn

  • Analyze key architectural styles in distributed systems and their scalability trade-offs.

  • Design and implement RESTful web services for reliable system communication.

  • Deploy and manage containerized applications using Docker in virtualized environments.

  • Integrate cloud storage and distributed data systems for scalable application design.

Skills you'll gain

Category: Cloud Computing Architecture
Category: Virtualization
Category: Cloud Infrastructure
Category: Computer Architecture
Category: Software Architecture
Category: Scalability
Category: Distributed Computing
Category: Web Services
Category: Cloud Storage
Category: Restful API
Category: Extensible Markup Language (XML)
Category: Docker (Software)
Category: API Design
Category: JSON
Category: Google Cloud Platform
Category: Flask (Web Framework)
Category: Containerization
Category: Cloud Computing
Category: Microservices
Category: Cloud Applications

What you'll learn

  • Explain how Hadoop and Spark enable large-scale data processing.

  • Build and manage distributed data pipelines using Hadoop frameworks.

  • Implement in-memory analytics and real-time processing with Spark.

  • Apply big data tools to design scalable, data-driven applications.

Skills you'll gain

Category: PySpark
Category: Data Pipelines
Category: Apache Hadoop
Category: Data Analysis
Category: Data Transformation
Category: Big Data
Category: Distributed Computing
Category: Data Science
Category: Data Management
Category: Data Processing
Category: Apache Hive
Category: Data Storage
Category: Apache Spark
Category: Scikit Learn (Machine Learning Library)
Category: Information Technology
Category: Scalability
Category: Data Storage Technologies
Category: Predictive Modeling
Category: Python Programming

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This Specialization is part of the following degree program(s) offered by University of Pittsburgh. If you are admitted and enroll, your completed coursework may count toward your degree learning and your progress can transfer with you.¹

 

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Dmitriy Babichenko
University of Pittsburgh
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