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About the Course

Interested in increasing your knowledge of the Big Data landscape? This course is for those new to data science and interested in
understanding why the Big Data Era has come to be. It is for those who want to become conversant with the terminology and the core
concepts behind big data problems, applications, and systems. It is for those who want to start thinking about how Big Data might be useful in
their business or career. It provides an introduction to one of the most common frameworks, Hadoop, that has made big data analysis easier
and more accessible -- increasing the potential for data to transform our world! At the end of this course, you will be able to:...
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Top reviews

HM

Sep 8, 2019

I love the course. It goes deep into the foundations, and then finishes up with an actual lab where you learn by practice. I greatly benefited from it and feel I have achieved a milestone in big data.

AR

Mar 30, 2020

One of the best course to start learning new cutting-edge technology and to get deeper insights into Big Data. Thanks to the great instructors for amazing explanations of each module and e-materials.

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By Isaac L L T

Aug 13, 2020

The introduction was way longer than I expected but the week 3 was the best.

By Suchitha K

Jun 2, 2018

Nice course to kick start ! More assignments can be added programming side !

By Maryam B

Dec 19, 2017

the answers of questions are not clear.

i confuse between 2 or more selection

By Taresh T

Apr 1, 2017

It is an introductory course. So it does not include much about the subject.

By Swaraj S

May 15, 2021

Really Course i have learn the basics of the big data analysis through this

By Pavlo H

Oct 20, 2020

As for me, a useful course for an initial notion of the BigData processing

By David W

Jun 27, 2017

Great introduction course to get some fundamental knowledge about Big data

By Kalyani S

Jul 23, 2017

It was very detailed and easy to follow. Liked the pace as well very much

By Manthan R

Jun 2, 2020

Great introductory course. Along with a little hands-on zest at the end.

By Iskan S

Oct 6, 2019

This course was great. simple and easy understanding with familiar case.

By Varad D

Dec 22, 2018

It could have involved more hands on session. Otherwise fabulous course.

By Vasuki R

Sep 22, 2017

It was a good intro to big data, its fundamentals and hadoop frameworks.

By Dhruv R

Jul 2, 2021

This course is more focous towards theory rather then prectical skills

By Tebogo L L M

Aug 6, 2020

This is an informative course and requires serious attention to detail.

By LINGAM S

May 3, 2020

Course is beneficial to every one who are showing interest in Big Data.

By Simon B C

Mar 5, 2020

The sound of the video's is not great. However, they explain it nicely.

By Chen H

Jul 11, 2017

Good course for beginner. It will be better if there are more examples.

By Jose M S F

Feb 5, 2017

Good introduction to general concepts. Does not require specific skills

By Shivananth K

Oct 27, 2016

More practical use cases and applied knowledge base need to be included

By Vishal P

Sep 13, 2016

Good for starters. But could have been more practical than theoretical.

By James W

Jul 30, 2016

A good introduction, looking forward to the rest of the specialization.

By Ziad A

Jun 24, 2020

Great course for getting the basic concepts regarding BigData & Hadoop

By Dominik S

Feb 9, 2019

Very interesting introduction. I will follow up with the next courses.

By Bernardo F

Feb 15, 2018

I liked very much, but I believe you can add more practical exercises.

By Martin A

Sep 28, 2017

Great course, although hands-on excercises should be more challenging.