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On this accelerated 3-day Big Data Essentials course, you'll learn the fundamentals of architecting and running Big Data systems.
You'll get the full hands-on experience with our unique Lecture | Lab | Review technique, which will immerse you in the curriculum, helping you gain an in-depth understanding of how to use best practices, tools and techniques essential in building modern-day Big Data applications.
Your expert instructors will take you through various applications such as Hadoop, NoSQL and Spark.
You'll learn to:
You'll also have 24/7 lab access, which means you can test your skills in building successful Big Data systems whenever you want.
If you're a developer, architect or technical manager looking to implement and architect Big Data systems, this course is ideal for you.
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Other accelerated training providers rely heavily on lecture and independent self-testing and study.
Effective technical instruction must be highly varied and interactive to keep attention levels high, promote camaraderie and teamwork between the students and instructor, and solidify knowledge through hands-on learning.
This information has been provided as a helpful tool for candidates considering training. Courses that include certification come with a Certification Guarantee. Pass first time or train again for free (just pay for accommodation, exams and incidental costs). We do not make any guarantees about personal successes or benefits of obtaining certification. Benefits of certification determined through studies do not guarantee any particular personal successes.
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Lesson 1: Big Data Overview
Lesson 2: Hadoop Introduction
Lesson 3: HDFS and MapReduce Primer
Lesson 4: Hive
Lesson 5: Hive 2
Lesson 6: Pig
Lesson 7: Hadoop Cluster Planning
Lesson 8: Hadoop Install and Configure
Lesson 9: Hadoop Data Ingest
Lesson 10: NoSQL Intro
Lesson 11: Cassandra Intro
Lesson 12: Cassandra Data Modeling 1
Lesson 13: Cassandra Data Modeling 2
Lesson 14: Cassandra Data Modeling Labs
Lesson 15: Scala Primer
Lesson 16: Introduction to Spark
Lesson 17: Spark Data Model 1
Lesson 18: Spark Data Model 2
Lesson 19: Spark API/Applications
Lesson 20: Machine Learning Primer
Lesson 21: Spark Streaming
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On this course you'll receive official Big Data Essentials courseware.
Firebrand Training offers top-quality technical education and certification training in an all-inclusive course package specifically designed for the needs and ease of our students. We attend to every detail so our students can focus solely on their studies and certification goals.
Our instructors teach to accommodate every student's learning needs through individualised instruction, hands-on labs, lab partner and group exercises, independent study, self-testing, and question/answer drills.
Firebrand Training has dedicated, well-equipped educational facilities where you will attend instruction and labs and have access to comfortable study and lounging rooms. Our students consistently say our facilities are second-to-none.
We’re currently migrating from printed to digital courseware. Some courseware is already available in digital, while other books remain in printed form. To find out if this course is digital, call us on 080 80 800 888.
There are several benefits of easy-to-use digital courseware: downloads are immediate, and you’ll always have your courseware available wherever you are. You won’t need to wait for a printed book to be delivered before you start learning – and it’s better for the environment. You can choose to download the courseware to your own device, or borrow one of ours.
Considering a Microsoft course? Always have the most up-to-date Microsoft digital courseware with ‘Fresh Editions’. This gives you access to all versions of digital courseware – you’ll receive updates and revisions of your textbook, at no charge, for the life of that course.
Should a student complete a Firebrand Training Program without having successfully passed all vendor examinations, the student may re-attend that program for a period of one year. Students will only be responsible for accommodations and vendor exam fees.
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Before attending this course, you should be familiar with at least one programming language and be comfortable working with a command-line interface.
Don’t worry - we’ll discuss your technical background, experience and qualifications to determine whether this accelerated course suits you.
Just call us on 080 80 800 888 and speak to one of our enrolment consultants.
Firebrand is an immersive environment and requires commitment. Some prerequisites are simply guidelines; you may find your unique experience, attitude and determination enables you to succeed on your accelerated course.
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"A great, informative atmosphere to study the course you have elected to take, complete with experienced mentors."
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"Very good and good accommodation provided."
Lee Laverty, Plus Dane Housing. - BCS Level 4 Certificate in Data Analysis Concepts (4 days) (24/9/2018 to 27/9/2018)
"Brilliant course, very helpful and knowledgeable trainer who has plenty of real world examples from his years of experience."
N.L., Lewisham Council. - BCS Level 4 Certificate in Data Analysis Concepts (4 days) (24/9/2018 to 27/9/2018)
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R.P.. - Scrum Firebrand's training for Scrum.org's Professional Scrum Master certification (2 days) (24/9/2018 to 25/9/2018)
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"Great learning environment, lots of thought put in the best way to train the course content. Have used them before - still just as good - will use again!"
M.B.. - BCI The BCI Certificate (3 days) (24/9/2018 to 26/9/2018)
"A great way to receive a qualification fast."
A.F.. - EMC Firebrand's training for EMC's Data Science Associate (EMCDSA) (4 days) (24/9/2018 to 27/9/2018)
"Informative and helpful course that I would recommend."
Connor Venton, Ringway Jacobs. - EMC Firebrand's training for EMC's Data Science Associate (EMCDSA) (4 days) (24/9/2018 to 27/9/2018)
"Focused intensive training aimed at ensuring you gain the certification you are aiming for."
D.H., Volition. - The Open Group TOGAF® 9 certified training (Level 1&2) (3 days) (26/9/2018 to 28/9/2018)
"The course was quick and informative, a lot of material covered in a short space of time. Very good exam insight from the instructor."
Brad McKenzie-Quinn, Coventry Building Society. - EMC Firebrand's training for EMC's Data Science Associate (EMCDSA) (4 days) (24/9/2018 to 27/9/2018)
"The Azure course provided an excellent in-depth look at the architecture, implementation, and security of Microsoft's cloud offering. The instructor demonstrated great knowledge and enthusiasm for the subject."
D.M., NCC Group. - Microsoft Azure Academy: Infrastructure and Networking (4 days) (24/9/2018 to 27/9/2018)
"An interesting, thought provoking course which has opened my eyes to the power and capability of Azure and indeed the wider concept of cloud computing."
Anonymous. - Microsoft Azure Academy: Infrastructure and Networking (4 days) (24/9/2018 to 27/9/2018)
"Good trainer, decent material. Course largely appropriate to requirement."
A.C.. - Microsoft Azure Academy: Infrastructure and Networking (4 days) (24/9/2018 to 27/9/2018)
"Firebrand Instructor very good and teaching excellent. Knowledge in the subject area."
Anonymous. - AXELOS PRINCE2® 2017 - Foundation & Practitioner (3 days) (21/9/2018 to 23/9/2018)
"I really enjoyed the course, so pleased to have passed :)"
Victoria Fennell. - AXELOS PRINCE2® 2017 - Foundation & Practitioner (3 days) (21/9/2018 to 23/9/2018)
"Instructor was very good."
Jonathan O'Connor, Meadad Ltd / Thales. - AXELOS PRINCE2® 2017 - Foundation & Practitioner (3 days) (21/9/2018 to 23/9/2018)
"The Firebrand trainers are very knowledgeable and can explain highly complex information so it is easy to understand."
Matthew Sullivan. - Cisco CCNP (Routing & Switching) (8 days) (16/9/2018 to 23/9/2018)
"The CCNP Route and Switch training course was a good experience, as this was my first boot camp. Instructor was very knowledgeable and went above and beyond to make sure that we were ready for the exam but also techniques we can use everyday with our jobs. I would definitely recommend this training facility for training."
Anonymous. - Cisco CCNP (Routing & Switching) (8 days) (16/9/2018 to 23/9/2018)
"Great course, a lot of information to take in within 8 days it could probably be extended by an additional day or two."
Anonymous. - Cisco CCNP (Routing & Switching) (8 days) (16/9/2018 to 23/9/2018)
"Good environment for learning."
Steven Barker, Nicander Ltd. - Microsoft MCSA: SQL Server 2016 - Database Administration (6 days) (17/9/2018 to 22/9/2018)
"Great course. Intense training but a fast way to learn. Trainers are knowledgeable and positive which helps with the long days involved.
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C.B.. - Microsoft MCSA: SQL Server 2016 - Database Administration (6 days) (17/9/2018 to 22/9/2018)
"If time is of the essence."
Adrian Taplin, Contractor. - Microsoft MCSA: SQL Server 2016 - Database Administration (6 days) (17/9/2018 to 22/9/2018)
"Great experience on my second visit. Definitely would recommend this method of training."
Christopher Dyke, Atos. - EC-Council Certified Incident Handler (ECIH) (2 days) (17/9/2018 to 18/9/2018)
"I was unsure I would pick a lot of knowledge about SQL as my previous experience was not good. However, the teaching style and pace has really given me the chance to absorb everything I need to become more knowledgeable in database administration. I will definitely leave this course with a broad understanding of SQL DBA, and I thank the instructor for helping me with this area."
Jonathon Kindred, Optionis. - Microsoft MCSA: SQL Server 2016 - Database Administration (6 days) (17/9/2018 to 22/9/2018)
"Very good trainer, knowledgeable."
Donna Derbyshire, Morrison Utility Services. - Data Protection Certified Information Privacy Manager (CIPM) (2 days) (19/9/2018 to 20/9/2018)
"Very good trainer, knowledgeable."
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"Good organisation for the event."
Nick Scott, Morrison Utilty Services. - Data Protection Certified Information Privacy Manager (CIPM) (2 days) (19/9/2018 to 20/9/2018)
"Good organisation for the event."
Nick Scott, Morrison Utilty Services. - IAPP Certified Information Privacy Manager (CIPM) (2 days) (19/9/2018 to 20/9/2018)
"Very good because all done and dusted in one. Instructor very knowledgeable."
Anonymous. - Data Protection Certified Information Privacy Professional - Europe & Certified Information Privacy Manager (4 days) (17/9/2018 to 20/9/2018)
"Very good because all done and dusted in one. Instructor very knowledgeable."
Anonymous. - IAPP Certified Information Privacy Professional - Europe & Certified Information Privacy Manager (4 days) (17/9/2018 to 20/9/2018)
"Service and organisation has been fantastic."
Sunny Vara, Smart Cogent Consulting. - Data Protection Certified Information Privacy Professional - Europe (CIPP/E) (2 days) (17/9/2018 to 18/9/2018)
"Service and organisation has been fantastic."
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"Although it was a hard, intense course, I found the instruction and set-up extremely professional."
Anonymous - (ISC)2 CISSP Boot Camp (6 days) (10/9/2018 to 15/9/2018)
"The course is by far the deepest I have ever studied - 08:00 to 19:30 daily. The surroundings really made the six days possible. Most importantly was the trainer; her knowledge was exemplary. Only bettered by her ability to get the information across. Compared to various online courses i've used, this course was next level worth every £!!!"
Anonymous, N/A - (ISC)2 CISSP Boot Camp (6 days) (10/9/2018 to 15/9/2018)
"We had an amazing instructor who communicated the vast amount of knowledge for the CISSP exam in a clear and manageable way. The entire Firebrand staff were helpful, and professional every step of the way. Highly recommend."
Anonymous, Citihub - (ISC)2 CISSP Boot Camp (6 days) (10/9/2018 to 15/9/2018)
"Having come from a manufacturing background, I thought this would be a fantastic way of broadening my knowledge of Lean, and developing my skills, and it turned out to be exactly that. Through the combination of high level tutoring with fantastic application, I learnt both fantastic textbook knowledge as well as as extensive thoughts on how this relates to my real life work place. The instructor was brilliant lecturer who put effort and passion into the whole course."
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Anonymous, Marex Spectron - (ISC)2 CISSP Boot Camp (6 days) (10/9/2018 to 15/9/2018)
"Firebrand have been excellent from course booking to taking the exams. The course material, quality of trainer and the training venue are excellent. I would recommend Firebrand to anyone looking to update their technical skills"
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"Firebrand have been excellent from course booking to taking the exams. The course material, quality of trainer and the training venue are excellent. I would recommend Firebrand to anyone looking to update their technical skills"
Shaun Williams, PDSA. - IAPP Certified Information Privacy Professional - Europe & Certified Information Privacy Manager (4 days) (16/7/2018 to 19/7/2018)
"Above and beyond truly dedicated trainer with real life experience as well as text book. He'll always ensure you are grasping all concepts."
Shaun Mcgregor. - Microsoft MCSA: Office 365 (5 days) (16/7/2018 to 20/7/2018)
"The course instructor was very experienced in the course, bringing real life experience, which made the training even more interesting."
Vincent Parris, Hearst Magazine UK. - Microsoft MCSA: Office 365 (5 days) (16/7/2018 to 20/7/2018)
"Very professional and friendly, excellent course books/workbooks."
Suzan Roberts, Grieg Seafood Shetland Limited. - Data Protection Certified Information Privacy Professional - Europe & Certified Information Privacy Manager (4 days) (16/7/2018 to 19/7/2018)
"Very professional and friendly, excellent course books/workbooks."
Suzan Roberts, Grieg Seafood Shetland Limited. - IAPP Certified Information Privacy Professional - Europe & Certified Information Privacy Manager (4 days) (16/7/2018 to 19/7/2018)
"This is the only way to train.
Dedicated, fast and complete."
C.L. - (ISC)2 Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP) (6 days) (9/7/2018 to 14/7/2018)
"The instructor was approachable, knowledgeable and available to discuss content outside of the course. This added value to the experience by enhancing learned material."
Randolph Rosenberg, TUI Group. - (ISC)2 Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP) (6 days) (9/7/2018 to 14/7/2018)
"This is my third course at Firebrand and every one has resulted in a certification."
John Ridings, General Dynamics. - (ISC)2 Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP) (6 days) (9/7/2018 to 14/7/2018)
"Great training with everything needed. I was able to concentrate on training with no distractions."
Grant Gibson, AGI Media. - EC-Council Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH) (5 days) (9/7/2018 to 13/7/2018)
"Once again, Firebrand have delivered a fast-paced course with none of the guff found on a lot of courses."
Simon Hoy , Uysiion. - The Open Group TOGAF® 9 certified training (Level 1&2) (3 days) (9/7/2018 to 11/7/2018)
"Brilliant! Excellent course content, lecturer incredibly knowledgeable and delivery method is perfect. Training venue is very well suited to immersive learning, facilities are great and overall experience is 100% positive."
D.B. - Project Management Institute (PMI)® Project Management Professional (PMP)® (4 days) (9/7/2018 to 12/7/2018)
