Enterprise Big Data Professional - EBDP®

"The Big Data industry has seen tremendous growth in just a few years. It shot up from $169 billion in 2018 to $274 billion in 2022 - a 62% increase."


Workshop Overview

  • Data can be used to solve the world's most pressing problems
  • Data-driven decisions lead to better decisions and unearth a wealth of possibilities
  • The Enterprise Big Data Framework Alliance is on a mission to develop and educate the world in Big Data Best Practices

Big Data was introduced due to the high demand for expertise in extracting valuable insight from large volumes of enterprise data, and the need to be able to apply it to any platform required. The workshop provides a strong foundation of the concepts & theories of Enterprise Big Data.

Workshop highlights:

  1. Explain the history and context of Big Data Business
  2. Describe the fundamental characteristics of data analysis, big data, machine learning and artificial intelligence 
  3. Discuss the principles and design elements of contemporary Big Data architectures
  4. Explain Big Data algorithms and processing techniques, and more... 

ADVISORS is an APMG International Accredited Training Organization (ATO) for Enterprise Big Data Professionals - EBDP®

Delivered over ± 24 hours, either in-person (classroom), or live virtual instructor-led (VILT) Training

Content is available in both English and Arabic

Enterprise Big Data Professionals - EBDP® exam is available in English


The Enterprise Big Data Professional certification provides an overview of all the aspects a company needs to think about in order to structure its Big Data operations.

  • Although many organizations want to leverage value from big data, the knowledge and skillset are often lacking 
  • Improved decision-making and investment opportunities based on data and fact
  • Develop the skills of employees involved in data to better identify, manage, analyze, architect, visualize and present Big Data results
  • Learning pathway from entry-level introduction to design, analytics and architecture of Big Data - opportunities for all staff to learn and understand a level of Big Data information

The Enterprise Big Data Framework (EBDF) along with the associated Certifications is considered globally recognized.

  • Can start from entry level with the Enterprise Big Data Professional certification 
  • Flexible for those focused on Big Data or those needing to be aware of /occasionally involved in Big Data processing or projects (i.e., graduate to marketing manager to Business Analyst) 
  • A thorough introduction to or understanding of the concepts of Enterprise Big Data
  • Learn the language needed to understand Big Data
  • Gain the knowledge to identify Big Data sources 
  • Know the models and concepts that are required to analyze Big Data on a day-to-day basis 
  • Learn the design, development and architecture of Big Data environments and projects 
  • Add value to your organization by leveraging existing data sets to unlock valuable insights 
  • Be able to work with any vendor, using the Big Data Framework vendor-independent body of knowledge 
  • Enhance your CV and boost future employment prospects with certification for one of the world's most sought-after roles



"79% of executives agree that companies will perish unless they embrace big data." ~Forbes

Why Enterprise Big Data Certification?

  1. Developed with industry experts: in partnership with the Big Data Framework - a global, independent association committed to the advancement of evolving Big Data practices
  2. Based on freely available license guides: the Enterprise Big Data Professional and Enterprise Big Data Analyst guides are free to download from the bigdataframework.org website
  3. Comprehensive course coverage: Enterprise Big Data courses go far beyond the Big Data basics to ensure that candidates learn an up-to-date language, terms, processes, analysis and presentations that they can apply and implement from the moment they pass their exam
  4. International recognition: Candidates from all over the globe have already become certified Enterprise Big Data Professionals. The roles of Big Data Analyst and Big Data Scientist are in a period of enormous growth...
  5. Peace of mind: All training and certification is accredited by APMG International - UK, meaning that the standard and quality of training candidates receive will be consistent

Course Materials

Participants in the Enterprise Big Data Professional course will receive the following study materials:

  • 24 hours of instructor-led training and exercise facilitation
  • Learner Manual (excellent post-class reference)
  • Participation in unique exercises designed to apply concepts
  • Sample documents, templates, tools and techniques
  • Access to additional value-added resources and communities

Who Should Attend

The Enterprise Big Data Professional qualification is aimed at individuals who are involved in enterprise Big Data analysis, who require a working knowledge of the principles behind Big Data, and who need to know the terminology used and some of the theory behind the practice. The target audience of the Enterprise Big Data Professional qualification therefore includes:

  • Data Analysts
  • Business Analysts
  • Business Data Analysts
  • Systems Analysts
  • Data Management Analysts
  • Business Analytics Consultants
  • Data Scientists
  • Data Modellers
  • Everyone who wants to learn more about Big Data

The Enterprise Big Data Professional qualification is an entry-level course for all professionals that aim to get a basic understanding of Big Data terminology, core concepts and Big Data solutions.


Exam Format

  • 90-minute duration
  • 60 multiple-choice questions
  • Passing rate: 65%
  • Closed-book

The Enterprise Big Data Framework - in brief, consists of:

  1. Big Data Strategy
  2. Big Data Architecture
  3. Big Data Algorithms
  4. Big Data Processes
  5. Big Data Functions
  6. Artificial Intelligence


The Big Data framework is a structured approach that consists of six core capabilities that organizations need to take into consideration when setting up their Big Data organization


Detailed Workshop Outline

Module 1 - Introduction to Big Data

  1. Introduction to Big Data
  2. Value of Big Data
  3. A short history of Big Data
  4. Big Data characteristics
  5. Data analysis, analytics, business intelligence and Big Data
  6. Different data types
  7. Data products and Big Data solutions
  8. Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence

Module 2 - The Big Data Framework

  1. Introduction to the Big Data Framework
  2. The structure of the Big Data Framework
  3. Working with the Big Data Framework
  4. Big Data Maturity Assessment

Module 3 - Big Data Strategy

  1. Big Data as a competitive strategy
  2. Business drivers for Big Data
  3. Formulating a Big Data strategy
  4. The Big Data strategy document checklist

Module 4 - Big Data Architecture

  1. Introduction to Big Data architecture
  2. The NIST Big Data Reference Architecture
  3. Distributed data storage and processing
  4. Big Data storage
  5. Big Data analysis architecture
  6. Hadoop open-source software framework

Module 5 - Big Data Algorithms

  1. Introduction to algorithms
  2. Descriptive statistics
  3. Statistical Inference
  4. Correlation
  5. Regression
  6. Classification
  7. Clustering
  8. Outlier detection
  9. Data visualization

Module 6 - Big Data Processes

  1. Introduction to Big Data processes
  2. Data analysis process
  3. Data governance processes
  4. Data management process

Module 7 - Big Data Functions

  1. Introduction to Big Data functions
  2. Designing a Big Data organization
  3. Roles and responsibilities in Big Data teams
  4. Big Data skills
  5. Organization success factors for Big Data

Module 8 - Artificial Intelligence

  1. Introduction to Artificial Intelligence
  2. Artificial Intelligence in Enterprises
  3. Cognitive Analytics
  4. Capabilities in Artificial Intelligence
  5. Deep Learning

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