What will you learn?
How the Microsoft Big Data curriculum works
An introduction to data formats, technologies, and techniques
Fundamentals of Databases
Basic principles for working with Big Data
About the course
Learn what it takes to build Big Data analytics solutions.
This is the first stop in the Big Data curriculum from Microsoft. It will help you get started with the curriculum, plan your learning schedule, and connect with fellow students and teaching assistants. Along the way, you'll get an introduction to working with data and some fundamental concepts and technologies for Big Data scenarios.
Note : These courses will retire in June. Please enroll only if you are able to finish your coursework in time.
Program
Introduction to Big Data
Get started on your journey to building Big Data solutions.
Lecturers

Graeme Malcolm
Senior Content Developer Microsoft Learning Experiences
Platform
All the courses on this platform are free of charge. The authors are top universities and corporations that seek to maintain high quality standards. If you do not meet a deadline for assignments, you lose points. Like on other platforms, the videos in which the theory is explained are followed by practical assignments. Courses are available in English, Chinese, Spanish, French and Hindi.