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Certificate in Big Data Fundamentals (CBDF)

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…

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  • 13Upcoming dates
  • 13Cities
  • £2,250Fees from
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Certificate in Big Data Fundamentals (CBDF)
Next classroom session Dubai 14 - 18 Dec 2026 · £4,250 Next in London London 8 - 12 Mar 2027 · £4,200

Course overview

Why Attend

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 Methodology

This course is interactive with facilitator-led presentations, use cases, and discussions.

Course Objectives

By 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
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


Course outline

  1. 1Day 1: Big Data 101 (Part 1)
    • What is data?
    • Why do we need data?
    • Research
    • Business Intelligence
    • Analytics
    • Feedback
    • Digital Revolution
  2. 2Day 2: Big Data 101 (Part 2)
    • Big Data Defined
    • Impacts of Big Data
    • Business
    • Social
    • Personal
    • Big Data Analytics
    • Advanced Analytics
  3. 3Day 3: Big Data 101 (Part 3)
    • Artificial Intelligence
    • Relevant Big Data Business Examples
    • Facebook
    • Netflix
    • Google
    • Apple
    • Amazon
  4. 4Day 4: Big Data and Data Analytics (Part 1)
    • Big Data Use Cases by Industry
    • Healthcare
    • Telco
    • Financial
    • Manufacturing (CPG)
    • Retail
    • Hospitality
    • Energy
  5. 5Day 5: Big Data and Data Analytics (Part 2)
    • Big Data Technology
    • Software/Hardware
    • Cloud 101
    • Big Data Case Studies
    • Etisalat
    • Uber
    • Ebay
    • CERN

Schedule

Dates and fees

13 upcoming dates in 13 cities. Fees are per delegate; bring colleagues and every seat is discounted.

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December 2026
14DEC 14 - 18 Dec 2026Mon to Fri · 5 daysNext session
United Arab Emirates flag DubaiUnited Arab Emirates · Classroom
£4,250per delegate2+ people: £3,400 each
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January 2027
11JAN 11 - 15 Jan 2027Mon to Fri · 5 days
South Africa flag Cape TownSouth Africa · Classroom
£4,500per delegate2+ people: £3,600 each
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February 2027
8FEB 8 - 12 Feb 2027Mon to Fri · 5 days
Netherlands flag AmsterdamNetherlands · Classroom
£4,250per delegate2+ people: £3,400 each
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March 2027
8MAR 8 - 12 Mar 2027Mon to Fri · 5 daysOur home city
United Kingdom flag LondonUnited Kingdom · Classroom
£4,200per delegate2+ people: £3,360 each
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April 2027
12APR 12 - 16 Apr 2027Mon to Fri · 5 days
Turkey flag IstanbulTurkey · Classroom
£2,850per delegate2+ people: £2,280 each
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May 2027
10MAY 10 - 14 May 2027Mon to Fri · 5 days
Germany flag MunichGermany · Classroom
£4,250per delegate2+ people: £3,400 each
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June 2027
14JUN 14 - 18 Jun 2027Mon to Fri · 5 days
France flag ParisFrance · Classroom
£4,500per delegate2+ people: £3,600 each
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July 2027
12JUL 12 - 16 Jul 2027Mon to Fri · 5 days
Germany flag FrankfurtGermany · Classroom
£3,250per delegate2+ people: £2,600 each
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August 2027
9AUG 9 - 13 Aug 2027Mon to Fri · 5 days
Malaysia flag Kuala LumpurMalaysia · Classroom
£2,250per delegate2+ people: £1,800 each
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September 2027
13SEP 13 - 17 Sep 2027Mon to Fri · 5 days
Italy flag RomeItaly · Classroom
£4,250per delegate2+ people: £3,400 each
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October 2027
11OCT 11 - 15 Oct 2027Mon to Fri · 5 days
Austria flag ViennaAustria · Classroom
£4,250per delegate2+ people: £3,400 each
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November 2027
8NOV 8 - 12 Nov 2027Mon to Fri · 5 days
Switzerland flag GenevaSwitzerland · Classroom
£5,250per delegate2+ people: £4,200 each
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December 2027
13DEC 13 - 17 Dec 2027Mon to Fri · 5 days
Spain flag MadridSpain · Classroom
£4,250per delegate2+ people: £3,400 each
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Questions

Frequently asked questions

How long is the Certificate in Big Data Fundamentals (CBDF) course?

The course runs over 5 days of classroom training, usually Monday to Friday.

When is the next Certificate in Big Data Fundamentals (CBDF) course?

The next public date is 14 - 18 Dec 2026 in Dubai. There are 13 upcoming dates in total.

Where is this course held?

Upcoming sessions run in Dubai, Cape Town, Amsterdam, London, Istanbul, Munich, Paris, Frankfurt, Kuala Lumpur, Rome, Vienna, Geneva, Madrid.

How much does the course cost?

Fees start from £2,250 per delegate, depending on the city. Fees include tuition and course materials.

Do participants receive a certificate?

Yes. Delegates who complete the course receive a London Leadership Management Innovation certificate of completion.

Can this course be delivered in-house for our team?

Yes. LLMI can tailor and deliver this course privately for your organisation at your premises or in one of our training cities.

Course information last updated 14 November 2026.

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