If data is the oil of the 21st century, then those who have a knowledge of Hadoop are bound to strike it big. Not only does this open source software library store massive data sets with ease, it also helps effectively manage them. The Java-designed framework processes enormous data sets across clusters of servers, while handling failures at the application layer — meaning maximum big data processing efficiency.
Scalable. Flexible. Failure-averse. Hadoop is a must-know for all data science professionals. Want to dive head first into one of the most useful frameworks in the field? Chicago is the place for you. With courses, classes and bootcamps abound, you’ll be a data master in no time (and you might even land your dream job at an awesome Chicago company). Check out the five Chicago-area Hadoop training courses we’ve highlighted below.
Location: The Loop (243 S. Wabash Avenue)
Duration: 11 weeks
Cost: $3,485
Overview: Depaul University’s Institute for Professional Development hosts an in-depth program covering the Hadoop framework and its significance in big data. Throughout the program, students will learn how to design, build, launch and manage applications using Hadoop. Specifically, students will learn skills like how to implement common algorithms, how to install/run the framework in the cloud and how to integrate other tools to work in tandem with Hadoop. Check out the full program brochure here.
Location: West Loop (10 S. Riverside Plaza Center)
Duration: One to four days (depending on the course)
Cost: $2,550 to $10,550 (depending on the course)
Overview: NobleProg offers a wide variety of Hadoop-related courses ranging from beginner to expert level. Classes like “Hadoop with Python” and “Advanced Hadoop for Developers” take students through an intensive few days packed with data management techniques, introductions to other Apache tools like Pig and Hive, and even hands-on program building.
Location: The Loop (230 W. Monroe Street)
Duration: Four days
Cost: $3,195
Overview: Cloud data company Cloudera hosts Cloudera University, which teaches the tools and techniques used by leading data professionals. The company currently offers a few courses dedicated to Hadoop, including “Cloudera Developer Training for Spark and Hadoop.” In addition to teaching Spark (another Apache tool), Cloudera University students learn all about the Hadoop ecosystem and the framework’s key abilities for file storage.
Location: Onsite at most any office
Duration: Three to four days (depending on the course)
Cost: Course price varies depending on class size and expertise level needed
Overview: Accelebrate specializes in private onsite courses for three or more people. The company currently teaches three Hadoop-related courses like the intermediate-level “Introduction to Apache Hadoop Development” and “Introduction to Apache Hadoop for Administrators," and the more advanced “Hadoop Architecture and SQL.” All courses will give students an intensive look into big data best practices and concepts, but most importantly, a Hadoop skill training featuring real-world applications.
Location: Streeterville (339 E. Chicago Avenue)
Duration: 24 weeks
Training Overview: Northwestern University’s School of Professional Studies offers an intensive 24-week data science bootcamp to help students develop skills for a career in data science. After covering the big data basics, the bootcamp enters three weeks dedicated to advanced topics that include an immersive education in Hadoop.
