Training Course on Big Data Analytics and Visualization for Data Analysts

Course Outline

Module 1: Introduction to Big Data Analytics

ü  Understanding big data and its characteristics

ü  Key challenges in big data analytics

ü  Overview of big data technologies and ecosystems

ü  Use cases across industries

ü  Practical Session: Exploring big data use cases in a real-world dataset

Module 2: Big Data Processing Frameworks (Hadoop & Spark)

ü  Introduction to Hadoop and its components

ü  Working with HDFS and MapReduce

ü  Apache Spark for in-memory data processing

ü  Writing Spark applications in Python/Scala

ü  Practical Session: Processing large datasets using Spark

Module 3: Data Cleaning and Preprocessing Techniques

ü  Handling missing and noisy data

ü  Data transformation and normalization

ü  Feature engineering for big data

ü  Tools for automated data cleaning

ü  Practical Session: Cleaning a real-world dataset

Module 4: Machine Learning for Big Data Analytics

ü  Supervised vs. unsupervised learning in big data

ü  Scalable ML algorithms (Random Forest, Gradient Boosting)

ü  Model evaluation and tuning

ü  Deploying ML models in production

ü  Practical Session: Building a predictive model on a large dataset

Module 5: Advanced Data Visualization Tools (Tableau, Power BI)

ü  Principles of effective data visualization

ü  Creating dashboards in Tableau and Power BI

ü  Interactive and dynamic visualizations

ü  Best practices for storytelling with data

ü  Practical Session: Designing an interactive dashboard

Module 6: Real-Time Data Analytics with Apache Kafka

ü  Introduction to stream processing

ü  Setting up Kafka for real-time data ingestion

ü  Processing streaming data with Spark Streaming

ü  Use cases in IoT and financial analytics

ü  Practical Session: Building a real-time data pipeline

Module 7: Cloud-Based Big Data Solutions (AWS, Google Cloud)

ü  Overview of cloud platforms for big data

ü  Setting up big data clusters on AWS EMR

ü  Using Google BigQuery for large-scale analytics

ü  Cost optimization strategies

ü  Practical Session: Running a big data job on the cloud

Module 8: Predictive Analytics and Statistical Modeling

ü  Time-series forecasting techniques

ü  Regression and classification models at scale

ü  A/B testing in big data environments

ü  Interpreting model outputs

ü  Practical Session: Conducting a large-scale A/B test

Module 9: Storytelling with Data

ü  Crafting compelling data narratives

ü  Choosing the right visualizations for different audiences

ü  Tools for interactive storytelling

ü  Presenting insights to stakeholders

ü  Practical Session: Creating a data-driven presentation

Module 10: Capstone Project – End-to-End Big Data Analysis

ü  Defining a business problem

ü  Data collection and preprocessing

ü  Model building and evaluation

ü  Visualization and reporting

ü  Practical Session: Presenting findings from the capstone project

About the Trainers

Our trainers are industry experts with over 10 years of experience in big data analytics, machine learning, and data visualization. They have worked with leading organizations and have trained professionals across various sectors, ensuring practical and industry-relevant knowledge transfer.

Quality Statement

Phoenix Training Center is committed to providing the highest quality training programs. Our courses are meticulously designed and regularly updated to reflect the latest industry advancements, scientific understanding, and regulatory changes. We strive to create a dynamic learning environment that fosters critical thinking, practical skill development, and knowledge sharing, ensuring our participants are well-equipped to excel in their professional endeavors and contribute to sustainable development.

Admission Criteria

ü  Participants should be reasonably proficient in English. 

ü  Applicants must live up to Phoenix Center for Policy, Research and Training admission criteria.

Terms and Conditions

1. Discounts: Organizations sponsoring Four Participants will have the 5th attend Free
2. What is catered for by the Course Fees: Fees cater for all requirements for the training – Learning materials, Lunches, Teas, Snacks and Certification. All participants will additionally cater for their travel and accommodation expenses, visa application, insurance, and other personal expenses.
3. Certificate Awarded: Participants are awarded Certificates of Participation at the end of the training.
4. The program content shown here is for guidance purposes only. Our continuous course improvement process may lead to changes in topics and course structure.
5. Approval of Course: Our Programs are NITA Approved. Participating organizations can therefore claim reimbursement on fees paid in accordance with NITA Rules.

Booking for Training

Simply send an email to the Training Officer on training@phoenixtrainingcenter.com and we will send you a registration form. We advise you to book early to avoid missing a seat to this training.

Or call us on +254720272325 / +254737566961

Payment Options

We provide 3 payment options, choose one for your convenience, and kindly make payments at least 5 days before the Training start date to reserve your seat:

1. Groups of 5 People and Above – Cheque Payments to: Phoenix Center for Policy, Research and Training Limited should be paid in advance, 5 days to the training.
2. Invoice: We can send a bill directly to you or your company.
3. Deposit directly into Bank Account (Account details provided upon request)

Cancellation Policy

1. Payment for all courses includes a registration fee, which is non-refundable, and equals 15% of the total sum of the course fee.
2. Participants may cancel attendance 14 days or more prior to the training commencement date.
3. No refunds will be made 14 days or less before the training commencement date. However, participants who are unable to attend may opt to attend a similar training course at a later date or send a substitute participant provided the participation criteria have been met.

Tailor Made Courses

This training course can also be customized for your institution upon request for a minimum of 5 participants. You can have it conducted at our Training Centre or at a convenient location.

For further inquiries, please contact us on Tel: +254720272325 / +254737566961 or Email training@phoenixtrainingcenter.com  

Accommodation and Airport Transfer

Accommodation and Airport Transfer is arranged upon request and at extra cost. For reservations contact the Training Officer on Email: training@phoenixtrainingcenter.com or on Tel: +254720272325 / +254737566961