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Certificate in Big Data Technologies

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Certificate in Big Data Technologies

Design and Build Big Data Systems

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Program Details

  • Location: Downtown Seattle, Online
  • Duration: 8 months
  • Times: Evenings
  • Cost: $3,999

Next start date:

October 2019

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About this Program


Big data is hot — and so are data engineers, the professionals who have the knowledge and skills to tame it. Organizations have a growing need for specialists who know how to design and build platforms that can handle the gigantic amount of data available today.

In this three-course certificate program, we’ll explore distributed computing and the practical tools used to store and process data before it can be analyzed. You’ll work with typical data stacks and gain experience with the kinds of data flow situations commonly used to inform key business decisions. Complete this program and engineer your career in the world of big data technologies.

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Designed for

Professionals with programming and system administration experience who are looking to expand their careers into the big data world. 

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Certificate in Big Data Technologies

Instructor David Patton of the Certificate in Big Data Technologies discusses the program and the high demand for professionals with these kinds of skills and knowledge.

Duration: 01:01

What You'll Learn

  • Essential concepts of big data engineering, including distributed data storage and processing for analytical and streaming applications
  • The application of key data engineering tools and techniques
  • How emerging technologies can be used to solve current data engineering challenges

Get Hands-on Experience

  • Use industry-standard data tools such as Hadoop, Hive and Spark.
  • Write code for big data processing
  • Configure and deploy frameworks and libraries to run big data software

Program Overview

Complete the courses listed below to earn the certificate. You may be able to take individual courses without enrolling in the certificate program; check the course pages for details.

Quarter 1

Introduction to Data Engineering

Quarter 2

Building the Data Pipeline

Quarter 3

Emerging Technologies in Big Data

Certificate in Big Data Technologies

Approved by the UW Paul G. Allen School of Computer Science & Engineering. 

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Learning Formats

Online With Real-Time Meetings

Combine the convenience of online learning with the immediacy of real-time interaction. You’ll stream courses online and interact with your instructors and fellow students via chat, web conferencing or phone, all in real time. Learn More »

Classroom

Attend classes part time at one of our convenient locations in the Puget Sound region. You’ll engage face to face with your classmates and instructors as part of a highly interactive curriculum. Learn More »

Program Sessions

Online With Real-Time Meetings

Classroom

Closed Sessions

Cost of Program: $3,999

Divided into quarterly payments – additional fees apply – See Details

Cost of Program: $3,999

Divided into quarterly payments – additional fees apply – See Details

Cost of Program: $3,999

Divided into quarterly payments – additional fees apply – See Details

Cost of Program: $3,999

Divided into quarterly payments – additional fees apply – See Details

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