Tools, Technologies, & Strategies For Big Data (Online) Class Guide

TOOLS, TECHNOLOGIES, AND STRATEGIES FOR BIG DATA

ONLINE

TOOLS, TECHNOLOGIES, AND STRATEGIES FOR BIG DATA Big Data is or will soon be affecting every organization in our economy. Big data is about much more than just large volumes of data; it is about the increasing speed and diversity of data and the challenges of integrating the systems that produce it.

In this course, you will: • Gain an understanding of terminology and leading technologies associated with Big Data • Learn hands-on core techniques for retrieving, visualizing, and analyzing data stored in the cloud • Find insights into business applications enabled by Big Data • Learn the challenges faced by organizations with Big Data implementations • Discuss the role of ethics in Big Data

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Evaluate big data technologies & architectures

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Underlying technologies behind popular products

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Differentiate between hype & real business value

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How the technology components work together

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Making investment decisions in Big Data projects

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Ethics in big data

Certificate Program This course is a part of the Digital Transformation Certificate.

This online certificate is designed to challenge you and help you grow as a leader and individual. Understand how you can use digital marketing, information systems, block chain, and other tools to transform your digital space and strategy.

I Need This Program Because:

My Organization Needs This Program Because:

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I want to gain a full understanding of how to utilize tools, technology for Big Data

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I want to help my organization overcome the challenges of implementing big data

We need to be equipped with a deeper knowledge of the terminology and technologies as we evaluate big data

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We need to understand the key questions & pitfalls to watch out for as a sponsor or leader in these projects

Who Needs This Class Senior managers and executives who are in the midst of digital transformation in their organization or industry.

Whether you have an IT background or are business focused, you will benefit from this detailed look under the hood of Big Data technologies and real-world case studies.

Modules Introduction to Big Data

Big Data for Your Business

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Key Terms and Concept in Data The Four V’s of Big Data Differentiating Traditional Data Technologies From Those Used for Big Data

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Look Inside Pricing and Licensing for Cloud Services Review Pitfalls in Big Data Licensing and Project Execution

How Big Data is Collected, Organized, & Analyzed

Quick Start Checklist

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The Role of the Data Warehouse, Data Lake, and ETL Processes Data Visualization Building Data Pipelines Components of a Big Data Environment and Projects

100% online, led by instructor

Evaluating Your Current State Preparing To Get Started With Big Data Projects

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Data Storytelling Communicating Data Mistakes Sponsorship Crises

On-demand access, 12 weeks to complete

5-6 hrs. of lecture, readings, and self-reflection

Presenting Faculty | Stanford Pugsley Stanford Pugsley is an Assistant Professor of information systems. He has worked with data teams across various industries, from financial services to retail, for top data services companies, including HP and PwC Consulting, and several startup companies. He has significant experience with data transformation and preparation for science/business analytics projects.

THE ECCLES DIFFERENCE The David Eccles School of Business enrolls about 6,000 students in its eight undergraduate majors, four MBAs, seven other specialized graduate programs, one Ph.D. program, and executive education curricula. It is also home to seven institutes and centers that support an ecosystem of entrepreneurship, technology, and innovation, including the Lassonde Entrepreneur Institute, Ken C. Gardner Policy Institute, Sorenson Impact Center, and more.

Our faculty members boast impressive professional and educational backgrounds and hold Ph.D.s from esteemed universities including the University of Pennsylvania’s Wharton School, Northwestern University’s Kellogg School, Harvard Business School, Stanford Graduate School of Business, and University of California at Berkeley’s Haas School.

TAKE THE NEXT STEP Telephone: (801) 587-7273 Email: ExecEd@Utah.edu Website: ExecEd.Utah.Edu Registration: Eccles.Secure.Force.com/ExecEdApplication 1731 E Campus Center Drive Robert H. and Katharine B. Garff Building, GARFF 4340 Salt Lake City, Utah 84112

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