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Big Data Training in Chennai

Big Data Training in Chennai – Learn Hadoop, Spark & AWS

Build practical Big Data skills with Codelyra's Big Data Training in Chennai. Learn Hadoop, HDFS, MapReduce, Hive, Spark, SQL, Python, AWS Big Data services and data-processing concepts through structured training and industry-relevant capstone projects.

Whether you are a beginner, graduate, software professional, data enthusiast or career switcher, the program takes you from Big Data fundamentals to distributed data processing and cloud-based analytics.

Course Highlights

Learn. Process. Analyze. Build.

  • Beginner-to-Advanced Big Data Curriculum
  • Hadoop & HDFS
  • MapReduce
  • Apache Hive
  • Apache Spark
  • Spark SQL
  • PySpark
  • Python for Big Data
  • SQL & Data Processing
  • AWS for Big Data
  • 6 Industry-Relevant Capstone Projects
  • 2+ Certifications
  • Placement & Career Support
  • Flexible Timing
  • EMI Options
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Batch Options

Upcoming Big Data Training Batches in Chennai

Choose a learning schedule that works with your academic or professional commitments and explore the available Big Data training formats at Codelyra.

Big Data training batch formats
Batch Suitable For Learning Format
Weekday Batch Students & Job Seekers Regular instructor-led training
Weekend Batch Working Professionals Weekend-focused sessions
Flexible Batch Busy Learners Flexible scheduling options
Fast-Track Batch Intensive Learners Accelerated learning
Batch availability: Actual batch dates, timings, delivery format and availability should be confirmed according to Codelyra's current intake.
Before You Enrol

Looking for Big Data Courses in Chennai?

When comparing Big Data courses, consider the curriculum, practical training, Hadoop and Spark coverage, cloud exposure, project work, trainer expertise, certification options and career support.

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Why Codelyra

Why Choose Our Big Data Training in Chennai?

Big Data is more than simply learning Hadoop commands. Modern data platforms involve distributed storage, large-scale processing, SQL analytics, streaming, cloud infrastructure and data engineering workflows.

Codelyra's learning approach connects these concepts through a progressive curriculum, helping learners build their understanding from foundational topics to practical Big Data technologies.

01

Beginner-Friendly Learning Path

Build a foundation before moving into distributed data technologies. The learning path can begin with:

  • Data fundamentals
  • Linux
  • SQL
  • Python
  • Distributed computing concepts

From there, learners progress toward Hadoop, Spark and cloud-based Big Data processing.

02

Hadoop + Spark + AWS

The program brings together three important areas of Big Data learning:

Hadoop Spark AWS

This provides exposure to distributed-data concepts alongside cloud-based data workflows.

03

Hands-On Learning

Practice Big Data concepts through controlled environments and practical exercises rather than relying only on theoretical explanations.

Learners can apply concepts while working with data processing, distributed systems and cloud-oriented workflows.

04

Industry-Relevant Projects

Complete six capstone projects covering different Big Data application areas, including:

  • Retail analytics
  • Log processing
  • Recommendation systems
  • Financial analytics
  • Streaming analytics
  • Cloud-based data pipelines
05

Career-Oriented Training

The curriculum focuses on skills that learners can demonstrate during technical interviews and project discussions.

Practical concepts, project experience and technical understanding can help learners explain how Big Data technologies are applied in application and data-processing workflows.

06

Certification

Learners can receive applicable Codelyra course certifications based on the program's completion and assessment requirements.

External vendor certifications are separate credentials and should not be represented as Codelyra certifications.

07

Placement Support

Career support can include:

  • Resume guidance
  • Interview preparation
  • Technical interview practice
  • Project explanation
  • Job-readiness guidance

Placement support is intended as career assistance and should not be presented as a guaranteed job offer.

08

Flexible Learning

Flexible timing options can make the program suitable for both students and working professionals.

Available schedules and delivery formats can be confirmed with the Codelyra course team based on the current training intake.

Build Your Big Data Skills Step by Step

From data fundamentals and Python to Hadoop, Spark and AWS, the learning path is designed to connect concepts with practical exercises and project-based application.

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Big Data Hadoop Course Syllabus

Big Data Course Syllabus – Beginner to Advanced

Learn Big Data step by step, starting with data fundamentals, Linux and SQL, then progressing through Hadoop, HDFS, MapReduce, Hive, Spark, PySpark, AWS, streaming, data engineering and practical capstone projects.

01

Big Data Foundations

Build the core knowledge required to work with large-scale data environments.

Module 1

Introduction to Big Data

  • What is Big Data?
  • Traditional Data vs Big Data
  • Characteristics of Big Data
  • Volume, Velocity, Variety, Veracity and Value
  • Structured, Semi-structured and Unstructured Data
  • Big Data Use Cases
  • Data Engineering vs Data Analytics
  • Distributed Computing Fundamentals
Module 2

Linux Fundamentals

  • Linux Introduction
  • File System
  • Directories and Files
  • File Permissions
  • Users and Groups
  • Processes
  • Environment Variables
  • Shell Commands
  • Package Management
  • Text Processing
  • Shell Scripting Fundamentals
  • Remote Server Access
  • SSH
Module 3

SQL for Big Data

  • SQL Fundamentals
  • SELECT Statements
  • Filtering and Sorting
  • Aggregations
  • GROUP BY and HAVING
  • Joins
  • Subqueries
  • Common Table Expressions
  • Window Functions
  • Data Manipulation
  • Query Optimization Fundamentals
Why Linux matters: Linux fundamentals are useful for working with many Big Data tools, distributed systems and server-based data environments.
02

Hadoop Ecosystem

Understand distributed storage, processing and cluster resource management.

Module 4

Hadoop Fundamentals & HDFS

  • Introduction to Apache Hadoop
  • Hadoop Architecture
  • Hadoop Ecosystem
  • Distributed Storage
  • Distributed Processing
  • Hadoop Cluster Concepts
  • Master and Worker Architecture
  • Hadoop Components
  • Hadoop Use Cases

HDFS

  • Hadoop Distributed File System
  • NameNode
  • DataNode
  • Secondary NameNode Concepts
  • Blocks and Replication
  • Rack Awareness
  • HDFS Architecture
  • HDFS Commands
  • File Operations
  • Data Management
Module 5

MapReduce

  • MapReduce Architecture
  • Mapper
  • Reducer
  • Combiner
  • Partitioner
  • Shuffle and Sort
  • Job Execution
  • Data Locality
  • MapReduce Workflow
  • Performance Considerations
  • MapReduce Use Cases
Module 6

YARN

  • Introduction to YARN
  • Resource Management
  • ResourceManager
  • NodeManager
  • ApplicationMaster
  • Scheduling
  • Job Execution
  • Cluster Resource Management
03

Hive & Big Data Analytics

Work with data warehousing concepts, HiveQL, ETL and common Big Data file formats.

Module 7

Apache Hive

  • Hive Introduction
  • Hive Architecture
  • Hive Components
  • Hive Tables
  • Managed Tables
  • External Tables
  • Partitions
  • Bucketing
  • HiveQL
  • Data Loading
  • Data Transformation
  • Joins
  • Aggregations
  • Views
  • Hive Optimization Fundamentals
Module 8

Data Processing & ETL

  • ETL Fundamentals
  • Data Ingestion
  • Data Transformation
  • Data Cleansing
  • Data Validation
  • Batch Processing
  • Data Pipelines
  • File Formats
  • CSV
  • JSON
  • Avro
  • Parquet
  • Partitioning
  • Data Quality
04

Apache Spark

Learn distributed data processing with Spark, Spark SQL and PySpark.

Module 9

Apache Spark Fundamentals

  • What is Apache Spark?
  • Spark Architecture
  • Spark Ecosystem
  • Driver
  • Executors
  • Cluster Manager
  • Spark Applications
  • Spark Jobs
  • Stages
  • Tasks
  • Distributed Processing
Module 10

Spark RDD

  • Resilient Distributed Datasets
  • RDD Creation
  • Transformations
  • Actions
  • Lazy Evaluation
  • Dependencies
  • Persistence
  • Caching
  • Partitioning
Module 11

Spark SQL

  • Spark SQL Introduction
  • DataFrames
  • Datasets Concepts
  • SQL Queries
  • Schema
  • Data Transformations
  • Joins
  • Aggregations
  • Window Functions
  • Query Optimization
Module 12

PySpark

  • Python for Big Data
  • PySpark Architecture
  • SparkSession
  • DataFrames
  • Reading Data
  • Writing Data
  • Transformations
  • Actions
  • Joins
  • Aggregations
  • Data Cleansing
  • Feature Preparation
  • PySpark Performance Fundamentals
Module 13

Spark Optimization

  • Partitioning
  • Repartitioning
  • Coalesce
  • Caching
  • Persistence
  • Broadcast Joins
  • Shuffle
  • Serialization
  • Data Skew
  • Query Optimization
  • Performance Troubleshooting
05

AWS With Big Data

Understand cloud fundamentals, AWS storage and services used in Big Data workflows.

Module 14

AWS Fundamentals

  • Introduction to Cloud Computing
  • Cloud Service Models
  • AWS Fundamentals
  • AWS Regions
  • Availability Zones
  • IAM
  • Security Fundamentals
  • Cloud Storage
  • Compute Services
  • Monitoring Fundamentals
Module 15

AWS Data Storage – Amazon S3

  • S3 Fundamentals
  • Buckets
  • Objects
  • Storage Classes
  • Permissions
  • Lifecycle Policies
  • Data Organization
  • Data Lake Concepts
Module 16

AWS Big Data Services

Introduction to AWS services relevant to Big Data workflows.

  • Amazon S3
  • Amazon EMR
  • AWS Glue
  • Amazon Athena
  • Amazon Redshift
  • Amazon Kinesis
  • AWS IAM
  • Amazon CloudWatch

Practical Concepts

  • Data Ingestion
  • Data Storage
  • Data Processing
  • Data Cataloging
  • Querying
  • Analytics
  • Monitoring
  • Cloud-Based Data Pipelines
06

Big Data Analytics

Explore analytical approaches for understanding patterns and business-oriented metrics.

Module 17

Big Data Analytics Fundamentals

  • Descriptive Analytics
  • Diagnostic Analytics
  • Predictive Analytics Concepts
  • Data Exploration
  • Aggregation
  • Trend Analysis
  • Data Quality
  • Business Metrics
  • Large-Scale Data Analysis
07

Streaming & Real-Time Processing

Understand the fundamentals of event-driven systems and real-time data processing.

Module 18

Real-Time Data Processing

  • Batch vs Streaming
  • Streaming Architecture
  • Real-Time Data
  • Event-Driven Processing
  • Apache Kafka Fundamentals
  • Kafka Topics
  • Producers
  • Consumers
  • Partitions
  • Consumer Groups
  • Streaming Analytics Concepts
  • Spark Structured Streaming Fundamentals
08

Data Engineering Practices

Connect ingestion, transformation, storage, monitoring and deployment concepts into practical workflows.

Module 19

Data Engineering Workflow

  • Data Ingestion
  • Data Transformation
  • Data Storage
  • Data Processing
  • Data Validation
  • Pipeline Orchestration Concepts
  • Data Warehouse Concepts
  • Data Lake Concepts
  • Data Lakehouse Fundamentals
  • Monitoring
  • Logging
  • Error Handling
Module 20

Git & Deployment Basics

  • Git Fundamentals
  • GitHub
  • Version Control
  • Branching
  • Commits
  • Pull Requests
  • Project Documentation
  • Environment Management
  • Deployment Fundamentals
Module 21

Big Data Capstone Projects

Apply the concepts learned throughout the Big Data Hadoop course to practical projects that combine Hadoop, Spark, SQL, Python and cloud-based data workflows.

Hadoop Spark SQL Python AWS Data Pipelines
Top Skills You Will Gain

Big Data Skills You Will Develop

By completing the course, learners can develop practical skills across Big Data technologies, distributed processing, cloud platforms, analytics and data engineering workflows.

01

Big Data Fundamentals

  • Big Data Fundamentals
  • Distributed Computing
  • Data Processing
  • Data Engineering Fundamentals
  • Data Analytics
02

Hadoop Ecosystem

  • Hadoop
  • HDFS
  • MapReduce
  • YARN
  • Hive
03

SQL & Programming

  • SQL
  • Python
  • PySpark
  • DataFrames
  • Spark SQL
04

Apache Spark

  • Apache Spark
  • Distributed Data Processing
  • DataFrames
  • Transformations
  • Performance Optimization
05

ETL & Data Engineering

  • ETL
  • Data Pipelines
  • Data Processing
  • Data Lakes
  • Data Engineering Workflows
06

AWS Big Data

  • AWS
  • Amazon S3
  • Amazon EMR
  • AWS Glue
  • Amazon Athena
  • Amazon Redshift
07

Streaming & Analytics

  • Kafka Fundamentals
  • Streaming Concepts
  • Real-Time Data Processing
  • Data Analytics
  • Large-Scale Data Analysis
08

Optimization & Workflows

  • Performance Optimization
  • Distributed Computing
  • Data Transformation
  • Data Quality
  • End-to-End Data Workflows
Practical Workflow

Understand the Big Data Workflow

Learn how data can move through different stages, from its original source to processing, analysis and reporting.

01 Data Sources
02 Ingestion
03 Storage
04 Processing
05 Transformation
06 Analytics
07 Reporting
Top Tools & Technologies You Will Learn

Big Data Tools Covered

Get practical exposure to commonly used Big Data technologies across distributed storage, data processing, analytics, streaming, cloud platforms, programming and development workflows.

01

Hadoop

Distributed Big Data ecosystem

02

HDFS

Distributed storage

03

MapReduce

Distributed batch processing

04

YARN

Cluster resource management

05

Hive

SQL-based Big Data analytics

06

Apache Spark

Distributed data processing

07

PySpark

Python-based Spark processing

08

Spark SQL

Large-scale SQL analytics

09

Python

Data processing & automation

10

SQL

Data querying

11

Kafka

Event streaming fundamentals

12

AWS S3

Cloud object storage

13

AWS EMR

Managed Big Data processing

14

AWS Glue

Data integration & cataloging

15

Amazon Athena

Serverless data querying

16

Amazon Redshift

Cloud data warehousing

17

Git / GitHub

Version control

18

Linux

Big Data environment

Learn Tools Through Practical Workflows

These tools are introduced in context, helping learners understand how distributed storage, processing, querying, cloud services, streaming and version control can work together in Big Data projects.

Industry-Relevant Projects

6 Big Data Hadoop & Spark Projects

Apply Hadoop, Spark, PySpark, SQL, Python, Kafka and AWS concepts through practical Big Data projects covering batch processing, streaming analytics, data lakes and end-to-end data pipelines.

01 Batch Analytics

E-Commerce Customer Analytics

Objective

Analyze large-scale customer and transaction data to identify purchasing patterns and generate useful business insights.

Technologies

Hadoop HDFS Hive Spark PySpark SQL

Key Features

  • Customer segmentation
  • Product analysis
  • Sales trends
  • Purchase frequency
  • Revenue analysis
  • Regional analysis
Skills: Big Data processing, SQL analytics and PySpark.
02 Streaming

Real-Time E-Commerce Streaming Analytics

Objective

Build a simulated streaming pipeline for analyzing customer events as they are generated.

Technologies

Kafka Spark Structured Streaming Python AWS Concepts

Analyze

  • User activity
  • Product views
  • Cart events
  • Transactions
  • Traffic patterns
Skills: Streaming, event processing and real-time analytics.
03 Financial Analytics

Financial Transaction Analytics

Objective

Process a large financial transaction dataset and identify patterns that may require further investigation.

Features

  • Transaction analysis
  • Customer behavior
  • Geographic analysis
  • Transaction frequency
  • Threshold-based monitoring
  • Aggregated reporting

Technologies

Hadoop Spark PySpark Hive SQL
04 Log Analytics

Log Processing & System Analytics

Objective

Process large volumes of application and server logs to identify usage patterns and operational trends.

Features

  • Log ingestion
  • Data cleansing
  • Error analysis
  • Traffic analysis
  • User activity
  • Daily trends
  • Service-level analysis

Technologies

HDFS Spark PySpark SQL
05 Cloud Data Lake

AWS Big Data Data Lake

Objective

Build a cloud-based data workflow using AWS services for storage, cataloging, processing and analytics.

Architecture

Data Sources Amazon S3 AWS Glue Processing Athena / Analytics

Technologies

Amazon S3 AWS Glue Amazon Athena Amazon EMR Concepts Python Spark

Skills

  • Cloud storage
  • Data ingestion
  • Data transformation
  • Data cataloging
  • Cloud analytics
Key Features

What Makes Codelyra's Big Data Course Practical?

Build practical Big Data skills through structured learning, hands-on projects, cloud concepts, and career-oriented support designed for different learner needs.

Flexible Timing

Learning schedules are designed to accommodate students and working professionals where available.

2+ Certifications

Receive applicable course certifications according to Codelyra's certification requirements.

EMI Options

Available payment or EMI options can help eligible learners manage course fees, subject to applicable terms.

Placement Support

Career-oriented assistance can help learners prepare for job opportunities and technical discussions.

  • Resume preparation
  • Interview preparation
  • Technical interview guidance
  • Project discussions
  • Job-readiness support

6 Capstone Projects

Work on practical Big Data scenarios involving Hadoop, Spark, SQL, Python, and AWS to connect concepts with project-based learning.

Cloud + Big Data

Learn how Big Data concepts connect with modern cloud services and practical data-processing workflows.

Learn Big Data Through Practical Skills

From Hadoop and Spark to SQL, Python, AWS, and real-world project workflows, the course brings key Big Data concepts together in a structured learning path.

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions About Big Data Training in Chennai

Find clear answers to common questions about Big Data, Hadoop, Spark, Python, AWS, course suitability, practical training, and learning options.

1. What is Big Data?

Big Data refers to datasets that are large, fast-changing, or complex enough to require specialized technologies and distributed approaches for storage, processing, and analysis.

2. What is Hadoop used for?

Hadoop provides an ecosystem for distributed storage and processing of large datasets. HDFS is used for distributed storage, while components such as MapReduce and YARN support distributed processing and resource management.

3. What is the difference between Hadoop and Spark?

Hadoop is an ecosystem that includes distributed storage and processing technologies. Spark is a distributed processing engine designed for large-scale data workloads and supports batch, SQL, streaming, and other processing use cases.

4. Is Spark better than Hadoop?

They are not simply direct alternatives. Hadoop includes technologies such as HDFS and YARN, while Spark focuses primarily on distributed data processing. Modern data platforms can use Spark alongside cloud storage and other data technologies.

5. Is Python required for Big Data?

Python is not mandatory for every Big Data technology, but it is highly useful for PySpark, data processing, automation, and analytics.

6. Does the course include AWS with Big Data training in Chennai?

The curriculum is designed to connect Big Data concepts with AWS services such as S3, EMR, Glue, Athena, and other relevant cloud technologies.

7. What AWS services are useful for Big Data?

Depending on the workload, AWS provides services for cloud storage, processing, data integration, querying, streaming, and data warehousing. Examples include S3, EMR, Glue, Athena, Kinesis, and Redshift.

8. Is this Big Data course suitable for beginners?

Yes. A structured learning path can start with Linux, SQL, Python, and Big Data fundamentals before introducing Hadoop, Spark, and cloud technologies.

9. What are the best Big Data courses in Chennai?

The right course depends on factors such as syllabus depth, practical labs, Hadoop and Spark coverage, AWS exposure, projects, trainer expertise, certification, and career support. Students should compare these factors rather than relying only on rankings.

10. How do I choose a Big Data course in Chennai?

Look for a curriculum covering:

  • Hadoop
  • HDFS
  • Hive
  • Spark
  • PySpark
  • SQL
  • Python
  • AWS
  • Data pipelines
  • Projects
  • Practical labs
  • Interview preparation
11. Can working professionals learn Big Data?

Yes. Big Data training can be suitable for working professionals, particularly when flexible or weekend schedules are available.

12. Is Big Data the same as Data Analytics?

No. Big Data focuses heavily on handling and processing large-scale datasets, while data analytics focuses on extracting insights from data. There is significant overlap between the two fields.

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