Big Data Analytics
Course summary
Start date
AnytimeCost
FreeDelivery mode
Online (Self-paced independent learning)
Delivered by
Usher InstituteDuration
1 day
About the course
In this Byte Size learning course, you will learn about some challenges and approaches in dealing with big data. The fundamental issue that big data analytics seeks to address is what to do when datasets become too big and unwieldy to be handled by a single computer. This topic is becoming increasingly relevant in a world where huge quantities of data are routinely collected by both public and private entities.
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What you'll learn
In this Byte Size Learning, you will:
- Learn what big data is and appreciate the unique challenges that come with it.
- Understand big O notation for computational complexity.
- Know the concepts of parallel and cloud computing
- Learn about some software for carrying out big data analytics using R.
Who the course is for
This course is perfect for anyone keen on understanding the complexities of big data. It is ideal for those looking to enhance their skills in data management and analytics, particularly in contexts where data volumes exceed traditional processing capabilities. This course is suitable for anyone eager to tackle the data challenges of today's world.
Entry criteria
Participants should be comfortable reading, writing, and conversing in English.
Additional Information
Course options
If the course has more than one start date, time, delivery mode or location, then these options will all be shown in the table below.
All times are local to Edinburgh.
Start date | Delivery mode | Campus | Class time | Cost | Book now |
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Anytime | Online (Self-paced independent learning) | n/a | n/a | Free | Book now |