Big Data Analytics: Opportunities, Challenges, and the Future
We produce more data than ever before. Find out how ‘big data analytics’ can help you make use of it.
Who is the course for?
This course would suit anyone interested in learning about the fast-growing field of big data, including those considering a career in the industry. It may be of particular use to social media users, or those interested in seeing how big data may affect their particular industry.
What topics will you cover?
Introduction to big data and where it comes from
Overview of the data analytics cycle
Social media platforms and types of data
Applications of big data across different industries
Opportunities and challenges for big data analytics
What will you achieve?
By the end of the course, you‘ll be able to…
Explain the key concepts of big data analytics
Evaluate data from different sources
Identify implications of big data analytics
Describe how big data analytics can solve problems across disciplines
