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15 sessionsOnline / Live
15 sessionsIntroduction
Course overview
Data empowers organizations, governments and society to enhance their decision making. Data has been termed “the new oil”, and the demand for data has led to the digital revolution.
Participants on this course learn what Big Data truly is and represents, as well as explore business scenarios and real Big Data use cases across multiple industries. These use cases include Big Data driven analytics and artificial intelligence within the business world. This short course provides participants with the foundational understanding of the importance of Big Data and its role in making business decisions.
Course MethodologyThis course is interactive with facilitator-led presentations, use cases, and discussions.
Course ObjectivesBy the end of the course, participants will be able to:
- Understand what Big Data is, and its importance for business success
- Describe the various formats and sources of Big Data
- Understand how Big Data can work for their organization needs
- Detail how Big Data supports analytics
This course is designed for anyone with no, or limited, understanding of or prior experience with data and data analytics.
Target Competencies- Big Data Principles
- Digital Transformation
- Change Management
What you will achieve
Learning objectives
- Understand what Big Data is, and its importance for business success
- Describe the various formats and sources of Big Data
- Understand how Big Data can work for their organization needs
- Detail how Big Data supports analytics
Who should attend
Target audience
- This course is designed for anyone with no, or limited, understanding of or prior experience with data and data analytics.
- Target Competencies
- Big Data Principles
- Digital Transformation
- Change Management
Methodology
Learning approach
- This course is interactive with facilitator-led presentations, use cases, and discussions.
Course content
Course outline and key learning areas
Module 1
Big Data 101
- What is data?
- Why do we need data?
- Research
- Business Intelligence
- Analytics
- Feedback
- Digital Revolution
- Big Data Defined
- Impacts of Big Data
- Business
Module 2
Big Data and Data Analytics
- Big Data Use Cases by Industry
- Healthcare
- Telco
- Financial
- Manufacturing (CPG)
- Retail
- Hospitality
- Energy
- Big Data Technology
- Software/Hardware
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
What does Certificate in Big Data Fundamentals (CBDF) (DMBI-010) cover?
This course covers Data Management and Business Intelligence through a structured five-day outline focused on practical application, discussion, and implementation planning.
When is the next available session?
The next scheduled session starts on 5 - 9 October 2026, with additional classroom dates and mirrored Online / Live options listed in the course schedules section.
Who should attend this course?
This course is designed for anyone with no, or limited, understanding of or prior experience with data and data analytics., Target Competencies, Big Data Principles
Is bilingual course delivery available?
Yes. All course materials and presentations are provided in English, while bilingual explanation and discussion support may be available depending on the selected location and trainer availability. For example, when attending a course in Istanbul, you may request a Turkish-speaking trainer to explain the English course content in Turkish. Arabic explanation support may also be requested at this location. Other languages are available in selected cities. You can choose your preferred language support as an optional preference during registration.
How can I register for a session?
Use any Register button next to the available course dates to open the participant registration page and submit your booking request for the selected session.
Is this course available online as well as classroom-based?
Yes. The course detail page includes both classroom sessions and Online / Live sessions, with online options aligned to the same course dates for easier planning.
Where are classroom sessions delivered?
Current classroom venues include London, Munich, Barcelona, Rome, Kuala lumpur.
How long is the training programme?
The programme runs for five days, with up to five training hours per day, from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM. Each programme includes a total of 25 accredited training hours.
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