Big Data Analytics Program

If you are looking for a quick way to become a data analyst, look no further. This program will provide you with the skills and hands-on training you need to start a rewarding career in the data analytics industry. If you are an analytical person with excellent critical thinking skills, a career as a data analyst could be right for you.

You have the choice to complete the Big Data Analytics Diploma on-campus or online through distance education. If you live near the Greater Toronto Area, our campuses are open to students looking for hands-on, practical application.

Alternatively, distance education is available to students looking to pursue an education and get the flexibility and support needed to succeed.

Become a Qualified Data Analyst

From this program, you will get an introduction to working with big data and fundamental concepts such as:

• Data mining, stream processing, and technologies for Big Data scenarios

• Various data genres and management tools

• How Big Data is driving organizational change

• Key challenges organizations face when trying to analyze massive data sets

• The reasoning behind new Big Data platforms from the perspective of Big Data management systems

By the end of this program, you will have a better understanding of the various applications of big data methods in industry and research.

Course Outline

During the Big Data Analytics Diploma program, you can expect to learn:

• Word Level 1 and Level 2

• Excel Level 1 and Level 2

• PowerPoint

• Outlook

• Access

• Introduction to Data Analytics for Business

• Predictive Modeling and Analytics

• Business  Analytics for Decision Making

• Introduction to Big Data

• Big Data Modeling and Management Systems

• Big Data Integration and Processing

• Big Data Automation Techniques

• NoSQL Database and Work Flow Automation

• Introduction to Hadoop

• Python Programming Language

• SPARK Programming Language

• Machine Learning with SPARK

• Advanced NoSQL Databases and Handling Streaming Data

• Practicum

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the Big Data Analytics Diploma program will be able to start their career with entry-level positions in medium- to large-sized companies in roles such as:

• Database Analyst

• Data Warehouse Administrator/Analyst

• Information Resources Analyst

• Data Administrator

• Data Analyst: Informatics and Systems

• Data Custodian

• Data Miner

• Data Processing Specialist

• Database Administrator (DBA)

• Electronic Data Processing (EDP) Analyst