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Big Data Crash Course

This course is the perfect blend of exploring the expedition of various Big Data Technologies such as Hadoop, Spark, Nifi, Apache Kafka, etc, and hands-on experience using Google Cloud Platform.

Bhavuk Chawla
Bhavuk Chawla
Data Science | core | 9 hours 30 minutes |   Published: Jan 2022

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Overview

1.4KSTUDENTS*
96.3%RECOMMEND*

This course includes:

  • 9+ hours of on-demand video
  • 12 modules
  • Intermediate level
  • Direct access/chat with the instructor
  • 100% self-paced online
  • Many downloadable resources
  • Shareable certificate of completion
Want to ramp up on key big data technologies in shortest possible time? Then this big data crash course is for you. As it not only covers the basics, but it takes you to the journey where you learn and grow simultaneously. This course is the perfect blend of exploring the expedition of various big data technologies such as Hadoop, Spark, Nifi, Apache Kafka, etc., and hands-on experience using Google Cloud Platform. With the whiteboarding, this course provides a classroom-like experience, this course has become the ideal fit for all the newbies in the big data world. Enroll now and start your journey to the realm of data.

Skills You Will Gain

Apache Kafka
Apache Nifi
Apache Spark
Big Data
Google Cloud
Hadoop
HBase

Learning Outcomes (At The End Of This Program, You Will Be Able To...)

  • Develop the Big Data Pipelines 
  • Understand various Big Data Technologies such as Hadoop, Apache Spark, Apache Nifi, Apache Kafka, Sqoop, Hive, Impala, HBase, and many more 
  • Handle a large amount of data easily 
  • Develop a Big Data Framework VM Instance in Google Cloud Platform using DataProc 
  • Understand Key Architectures of Big Data 
  • Gain a holistic understanding of the Big Data Ecosystem 
  • Work with various File Formats within Big Data Frameworks such as Avro, JSON, Parquet, and many more 
  • Create a Real-Time Data Analytics Pipeline for fetching the data from Twitter and performing analysis within Apache Spark using Apache NiFi. 

Prerequisites

  • Basics of SQL and RDBMS 
  • Unix/Linux Basic Commands like mkdir, ls, cat etc. 
  • Python/Java (not used extensively in the course) 
  • Credit card for setting up GCP account (no charges will be deducted if using GCP trial version). You can perform all exercises of this course without incurring charges. Please refer “GCP Account Best Practices” Section for more details. 
  • Twitter Account 

Who Should Attend

  • Engineers who are aiming to get a job in Big Data 
  • Engineers who would like to transition their roles into Big Data Technologies  
  • Big Data Engineers planning to appear for Certifications like CCA175, CCA159 
  • Big Data Engineers who are looking for Promotion 

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Instructors

*Where courses have been offered multiple times, the “# Students” includes all students who have enrolled. The “%Recommended” shown is also based on this data.
Bhavuk Chawla

Bhavuk Chawla

With a distinguished career spanning decades in cutting-edge technologies such as Generative AI, Machine Learning, Cloud Computing, and Big Data Analytics, Bhavuk brings a wealth of hands-on experience and strategic insight to senior professionals seeking to elevate their skill sets. As an elite instructor on platforms like Pluralsight and through partnerships with industry giants including Google, Adobe, and Microsoft, he has empowered over 150,000 participants across the globe. Recognized as Cloudera Instructor of the Year in 2016 and widely regarded as a Google Cloud and AI Evangelist, Bhavuk is committed to delivering transformative learning experiences tailored to diverse audiences—from CEOs to developers. His extensive background in technology consulting includes architecting scalable, cross-platform solutions that address the unique needs of global enterprises. Currently serving as Head of Big Data Sciences & AI Practice and Co-Founder of several technology transformation ventures, Bhavuk has led high-impact training and consulting initiatives that drive innovation and operational excellence. His approach combines theoretical expertise with real-world problem-solving, gained through working closely with Fortune 500 companies. Passionate about fostering a culture of continuous learning and knowledge sharing, Bhavuk ensures that every engagement—whether a training session or a strategic consultation—equips professionals with the tools they need to thrive in today’s fast-evolving technological landscape. Through comprehensive and impactful educational programs, he is dedicated to helping teams and individuals achieve lasting success.
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