Big Data Analytics: Opportunities, Challenges and the Future

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Griffith University

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Big Data Analytics: Opportunities, Challenges and the Future

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Big Data Analytics: Opportunities, Challenges and the Future

The course Big Data Analytics: Opportunities, Challenges and the Future is an online class provided by Griffith University through Future Learn. It may be possible to receive a verified certification or use the course to prepare for a degree.

We produce more data than ever before. Find out how ‘big data analytics’ can help you make use of it.

Course description

In the information age, we value the people who can understand the data
2 weeks

Big data analytics helps us to understand the huge volume of information our world now generates. We can use analytics to uncover hidden patterns, predict trends, gauge customer opinions and so much more.
On this course, developed by Professor Bela Stantic and Griffith University’s Big Data and Smart Analytics Lab, you’ll learn how to evaluate data from different sources, and how big data is being used in various industries to solve problems and shape our future.
You’ll also consider the challenges that arise from big data analytics, and, ultimately, how all this impacts your life.

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

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

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.

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Prerequisites & Facts

Big Data Analytics: Opportunities, Challenges and the Future

Course Topic

Business & Management, Data Analytics, Data Science, Science, Engineering & Maths

University, College, Institution

Griffith University

Course Skill Level

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Course Language

English

Place of class

Online, self-paced (see curriculum for more information)

Degree

Certificate

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Big Data Analytics: Opportunities, Challenges and the Future

To obtain a verified certificate from Future Learn / Griffith University you have to finish this course or the latest version of it, if there is a new edition. The class may be free of charge, but there could be some cost to receive a verified certificate or to access the learning materials. The specifics of the course may have been changed, please consult the provider to get the latest quotes and news.

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