Big Data Foundation

Upon completion of this course, you will be able to:Individuals certified at this level will have demonstrated their understanding of:Big Data fundamentalsBig Data technologiesBig Data governanceAvailable sources of Big DataData Mining, its concepts and some of the tools used for Data MiningHadoop, including its concepts, how to install and configure it, the concepts behind MapReduce, and how Hadoop can be used in real life scenariosMongoDB, including its concepts, how to install and configure it, the concepts behind document databases and how MongoDB can be used in real life scenarios

This course is best suited to Information Technology professionals who possess intermediate to advanced programming, system administration, or relational database skills and are looking to move into the area of Big Data.These include:Software EngineersApplication DevelopersIT architectsSystem administratorsThe course can also be of benefit to other professionals, such as business analytics and research analytics, who possess strong Information Technology skills and have a deep interest in Big Data analytics and the benefits it can bring to an organization.

No prior knowledge required.

Optional certification avaialble for this course.The Cloud Credential Council (CCC) Big Data Foundation (BDF) certification is a standalone credential which verifies fundamental knowledge and competencies in the broader scope of big data analytics. The certification provides an overview of, and key concepts and approaches in, data analytics and data mining. Practical introductory labs using Hadoop and MongoDB provide a gateway to the application of big data concepts.