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Certificate in Big Data Fundamentals (CBDF)

Intensive 5-day course · English, Arabic & European languages

People with little or no experience of data and analytics study big data fundamentals in a 5 day course with 2 modules. Delegates examine data formats, sources and organisational uses, then consider analytics and artificial intelligence. Examples across industries introduce the technology and business decisions involved, supported by facilitator presentations, use cases and discussion.

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  • 19–23 Oct 2026Manama£3,080 + VAT
  • 2–6 Nov 2026Dubai£4,200 + VAT
  • 16–20 Nov 2026Munich£3,400 + VAT
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  • 21–25 Dec 2026Riyadh£4,200 + VAT
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  • 22–26 Feb 2027Geneva£4,200 + VAT
  • 1–5 Mar 2027London£3,360 + VAT
  • 15–19 Mar 2027Abu Dhabi£4,200 + VAT
  • 5–9 Apr 2027Cairo£2,280 + VAT
  • 19–23 Apr 2027Munich£3,400 + VAT
  • 3–7 May 2027Barcelona£3,080 + VAT
  • 17–21 May 2027Jeddah£4,200 + VAT
  • 14–18 Jun 2027Kuala Lumpur£1,800 + VAT
  • 28 Jun – 2 Jul 2027Singapore£4,200 + VAT
  • 12–16 Jul 2027Barcelona£3,080 + VAT
  • 26–30 Jul 2027Muscat£3,080 + VAT
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  • 16–20 Aug 2027Casablanca£2,280 + VAT
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  • 8–12 Nov 2027Kuala Lumpur£1,800 + VAT
  • 22–26 Nov 2027Madrid£3,400 + VAT
  • 13–17 Dec 2027Barcelona£3,080 + VAT
  • 27–31 Dec 2027Berlin£3,400 + VAT

Group discount: 2 delegates 20% · 3 delegates 35% · 5 or more delegates 50%

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With a trainer, on dates to suit your team

This course can be taught live online by a trainer, in English, Arabic or any European language, for one person or a whole team.

£1,850 + VAT

Group discount: 2 delegates 20% · 3 delegates 35% · 5 or more delegates 50%

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Course overview

Data informs decisions in organisations, government and society. CBDF introduces what big data means and how demand for data relates to the digital revolution, with a focus on the foundations needed to understand business uses. Research, business intelligence, analytics and feedback provide examples of why data is needed, while business, social and personal impacts broaden the discussion.

Industry examples make the subject concrete. Delegates examine big data-driven analytics, advanced analytics and artificial intelligence, using business examples and cases from healthcare, telecommunications, finance and other sectors. The second module also introduces software, hardware and cloud technology. Digital transformation and change management accompany the big data principles, with the material intended for delegates starting with no experience or a limited understanding of data and analytics.

Course objectives

By the end of the course, delegates will be able to:

  1. Explain big data and its importance to business performance
  2. Describe formats and sources of big data
  3. Identify how big data can meet organisational needs
  4. Explain the contribution of big data to analytics

Target competencies

  • Big data principles
  • Digital transformation
  • Change management

Who should attend

This course suits:

  • People with no or limited knowledge or experience of data and data analytics

Training methodology

  • Facilitator-led presentations introduce the material interactively.
  • Use cases and discussions support the learning.

Course modules

  1. Module 1

    Understanding data and its uses

    • Defining data
    • Reasons for needing data
    • Data for research
    • Data for business intelligence
    • Data for analytics
    • Data for feedback
    • The digital revolution
    • Defining big data
    • Effects of big data
    • Effects on business
    • Effects on society
    • Effects on individuals
    • Analytics using big data
    • Advanced analytical methods
    • Applications of artificial intelligence
    • Business examples using big data
    • Facebook examples
    • Netflix examples
    • Google examples
    • Apple examples
    • Amazon examples
  2. Module 2

    Industry analytics and enabling technology

    • Big data use cases across industries
    • Healthcare applications
    • Telecommunications applications
    • Financial applications
    • Manufacturing and consumer packaged goods (CPG)
    • Retail applications
    • Hospitality applications
    • Energy applications
    • Technologies for big data
    • Software and hardware requirements
    • Introducing cloud technology
    • Case studies in big data
    • Etisalat case study
    • Uber case study
    • Ebay case study
    • CERN case study

Certificate

Every delegate who completes the course receives an ARUK Training Certificate of Attendance.

Frequently asked questions

How do I register?

Choose a date and city in the schedule and press Register, or send us an enquiry. Our team confirms your place and sends an invoice.

Are fees shown with VAT?

Fees are shown per delegate and exclude VAT, which is added to the invoice where applicable.

Can this course be delivered for our team only?

Yes. Any ARUK course can be delivered in-house at your premises, in a meeting room we book for you, or 1-to-1.

Is this course available online?

Yes. We run it live online with a trainer, on dates that suit your team, for £1,850 + VAT per delegate.

Is there a group discount?

Yes. 20% for 2 delegates, 35% for 3 delegates and 50% for 5 or more delegates on the same course.

Can the course be delivered in Arabic or another language?

Yes. Our courses can be delivered in English, Arabic or any European language, by a trainer who teaches in that language. Mention your preferred language when you register or enquire.

What certificate will I receive?

An ARUK Training Certificate of Attendance.

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Key booking terms (read before you register)
  • The full fee is paid in advance, before the course starts.
  • Cancel in writing 30 or more days before the start date (45 for in-house) for a refund. Later than that, the full fee is payable.
  • No refund for non-attendance or partial attendance.
  • Places are for the named delegate only; another person cannot attend instead.
  • Moving to another date or city is only possible if ARUK agrees in writing.
  • Travel, accommodation and visas are your responsibility. A refused visa does not change the cancellation terms.

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