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    Coursera

    GenAI for Marketing and Customer Insights

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Customer Analysis, Customer Insights, AI Personalization, Big Data, Case Studies, Generative AI, Data Visualization, Google Ads, Responsible AI, Marketing Analytics, Target Audience, AI Product Strategy, Keyword Research, Email Marketing, Marketing Automation, Social Media Marketing, Generative AI Agents, Campaign Management, Predictive Analytics

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    172 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Northwestern University

    The Importance of Listening

    Skills you'll gain: Real Time Data, Social Media Content, Social Media, Social Media Marketing, Big Data, Crisis Management, Analytics, Content Marketing, Social Media Strategy, Text Mining, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Competitive Analysis, Brand Strategy

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Introduction to High-Performance and Parallel Computing

    Skills you'll gain: Bash (Scripting Language), Scalability, Distributed Computing, Big Data, Operating Systems, Performance Tuning, File Systems, Linux, Scripting, Command-Line Interface, OS Process Management, Artificial Intelligence

    Build toward a degree

    3.7
    Rating, 3.7 out of 5 stars
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    147 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    EDUCBA

    IoT Enabled Farming

    Skills you'll gain: Internet Of Things, Big Data, Wireless Networks, Predictive Analytics, Applied Machine Learning, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Environmental Monitoring, Sustainable Technologies, Machine Controls, Real Time Data, Automation, Data Analysis, Data Collection

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    210 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Interactive Brokers

    ESG Investing: Financial Decisions in Flux

    Skills you'll gain: Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Sustainable Development, Corporate Sustainability, Financial Services, Investment Management, Environmental Regulations, Financial Market, Investments, Sustainability Reporting, Sustainability Standards, Market Trend, Portfolio Management, Market Analysis, Business Ethics, Regulatory Compliance, Data Collection, Due Diligence, Big Data, Data Science, Risk Management

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    124 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Pearson

    Hadoop and Spark Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: PySpark, Apache Hadoop, Apache Spark, Big Data, Apache Hive, Data Lakes, Analytics, Data Pipelines, Data Processing, Data Import/Export, Data Integration, Linux Commands, Data Mapping, Linux, File Systems, Text Mining, Data Management, Distributed Computing, Java, C++ (Programming Language)

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Università di Napoli Federico II

    Autonomous Vehicle Engineering

    Skills you'll gain: NoSQL, Control Systems, Apache Hadoop, Apache Hive, Big Data, Simulation and Simulation Software, Mechanical Design, Model Based Systems Engineering, Database Systems, Artificial Intelligence, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Vision, Laboratory Experience, Systems Architecture, Distributed Computing, Equipment Design, Data Processing, Global Positioning Systems, Business Intelligence, Automation

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    72 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    L&T EduTech

    AI & ML Applications in Oil and Gas Industry

    Skills you'll gain: Oil and Gas, Petroleum Industry, Big Data, Data Management, Data Processing, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Process Engineering, Geostatistics, Anomaly Detection, Image Analysis, Process Control, Production Process, Energy and Utilities, Machine Learning, Automation, Physical Science, Natural Resource Management, 3D Modeling, Exploratory Data Analysis

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    48 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Universidad de los Andes

    Plataformas para procesar datos no tradicionales​

    Skills you'll gain: Spatial Analysis, NoSQL, Spatial Data Analysis, Geospatial Mapping, Geographic Information Systems, Big Data, MongoDB, File Systems, Apache Hadoop, Distributed Computing, Data Architecture, Cloud Computing, Apache Spark, Public Cloud, Database Systems, Data Processing, Scalability, Databases, Environmental Monitoring, Climate Change Programs

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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    11 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    LearnKartS

    GCP Professional Architect

    Skills you'll gain: Site Reliability Engineering, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Google Cloud Platform, Application Deployment, Cloud Services, Cloud Computing Architecture, Identity and Access Management, Google App Engine, Kubernetes, CI/CD, Cloud Management, Cloud Storage, Real Time Data, Cloud Infrastructure, Cloud Solutions, Load Balancing, Cloud Computing, Big Data, Network Monitoring, Cloud Security

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    15 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Maryland, College Park

    Digital Marketing Tools: Machine Learning and AI

    Skills you'll gain: Apache Hadoop, Machine Learning Methods, Customer Analysis, MarTech, Marketing Analytics, Digital Marketing, Marketing Strategies, Big Data, Machine Learning, Artificial Neural Networks, Performance Review, Machine Learning Algorithms, Deep Learning, Artificial Intelligence, Predictive Analytics

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Johns Hopkins University

    HDFS Architecture and Programming

    Skills you'll gain: Apache Hadoop, File Systems, Big Data, Java, Data Structures, Infrastructure Architecture, File Management, Systems Architecture, Data Processing, Distributed Computing, Data Storage, Development Environment, Scalability

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular big data courses

  • GenAI for Marketing and Customer Insights: Coursera
  • The Importance of Listening: Northwestern University
  • Introduction to High-Performance and Parallel Computing: University of Colorado Boulder
  • IoT Enabled Farming: EDUCBA
  • ESG Investing: Financial Decisions in Flux: Interactive Brokers
  • Hadoop and Spark Fundamentals: Pearson
  • Autonomous Vehicle Engineering: Università di Napoli Federico II
  • AI & ML Applications in Oil and Gas Industry: L&T EduTech
  • Plataformas para procesar datos no tradicionales​: Universidad de los Andes
  • GCP Professional Architect: LearnKartS

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