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How it works
Microsoft Future Ready: Fundamentals of Big Data
Discover the tools available to you in Azure
More and more organisations are recognising the value of big data and how it can be used to drive informed decisions.
On this two-week course, you’ll get started with the big data curriculum from Microsoft to gain an introduction to working with data and extracting valuable insights.
You’ll be able to plan your learning schedule and connect with fellow students and teaching assistants as you learn the fundamental concepts and technologies for big data scenarios.
You’ll be given practical examples of the tools within the Azure platform, both for common data storage and big data problems, to understand how to use them in practice.
Learn the basics of databases and data storage
You’ll discuss data formats, technologies, and techniques to build a solid foundational knowledge of working with big data.
You’ll be able to describe the basic big data principles as well as being able to evaluate the fundamentals of databases.
Solve big data problems alongside industry experts
To help you understand what classifies as a big data problem, you’ll be introduced to the concept of the three Vs; volume, velocity, and variety.
You’ll be guided by the experts at CloudSwyft, a leading Learning-as-a-Service platform provider, to help you develop future-ready skills for a career in big data.
What topics will you cover?
- Introduction to Data & Data Files
- Data Storage with Microsoft Azure
- Introduction to Databases
- Overview of NoSQL Data Stores
- What is Big Data?
- Technologies for Processing Big Data.
When would you like to start?
Start straight away and join a global classroom of learners. If the course hasn’t started yet you’ll see the future date listed below.
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Learning on this course
On every step of the course you can meet other learners, share your ideas and join in with active discussions in the comments.
What will you achieve?
By the end of the course, you‘ll be able to...
- Assess how the Microsoft Big Data curriculum works
- Discuss data formats, technologies, and techniques
- Evaluate the fundamentals of Databases
- Describe the basic principles for working with Big Data
Who is the course for?
This course is designed for learners who want to start working with big data.
It will be particularly useful if you are interested in learning about the concepts of big data and data storage.
What software or tools do you need?
A working browser, preferably the latest version of Chrome.
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Ways to learn
Choose the best way to learn for you!
Subscribe & save
$244.99 for a whole year
Automatically renews
Develop skills to further your career
- Access to this course
- Access to 1,000+ courses
- Learn at your own pace
- Discuss your learning in comments
- Digital certificate when you're eligible
Cancel for free anytime
Buy this course
$109/one-off payment
Fulfill your current learning need
- Access to this course
- Learn at your own pace
- Discuss your learning in comments
- Printed and digital certificate when you’re eligible
Limited access
Free
Sample the course materials
- Access expires 17 Oct 2024
Find out more about certificates, Unlimited or buying a course (Upgrades) Sale price available until 31 October 2024 at 23:59 (UTC). T&Cs apply. |
Find out more about certificates, Unlimited or buying a course (Upgrades)
Sale price available until 31 October 2024 at 23:59 (UTC). T&Cs apply.
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- Learn through a mix of bite-sized videos, long- and short-form articles, audio, and practical activities
- Stay motivated by using the Progress page to keep track of your step completion and assessment scores
Join a global classroom
- Experience the power of social learning, and get inspired by an international network of learners
- Share ideas with your peers and course educators on every step of the course
- Join the conversation by reading, @ing, liking, bookmarking, and replying to comments from others
Map your progress
- As you work through the course, use notifications and the Progress page to guide your learning
- Whenever you’re ready, mark each step as complete, you’re in control
- Complete 90% of course steps and all of the assessments to earn your certificate
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