About the certification


Big data is high-volume, high-velocity and high-variety information assets that demand cost-effective, innovative forms of information processing that enable enhanced insight, decision making, and process automation. Big data is becoming one of the most important technology trends that has the potential for dramatically changing the way organizations use information to enhance the customer experience and transform their business models. The Big Data Foundation is an entry-level certification intended for IT professionals seeking to validate their knowledge of Big Data.

This exam includes topics such as Fundamentals of Big Data, Big Data Technologies, Big Data Characteristics (Volume, Velocity, Variety, Veracity and Value), Big Data Analytics, Different Types of Data (Structured Data, Unstructured Data and Semi-structured Data), Cloud Computing, Relational Databases, NoSQL Databases (Key-Value Pair Databases, Document Databases, Columnar Databases and Graph Databases), Hadoop Ecosystem, Hadoop Distributed File System (HDFS), MapReduce, Big Data Processing, Big Data Storage, Big Data Analysis, Data Mining, Statistical Analysis, Data Visualization, Descriptive Analytics, Predictive Analytics, Prescriptive Analytics, Text Analytics, Machine Learning, Data Governance, and Security.

The Big Data Foundation certification exam is an online, closed-book, and remotely-proctored exam. It includes 40 multiple-choice questions and the passing score is 70%. You will have 60 minutes to complete the exam. Validate your knowledge of Big Data and advance your career. Register for your online exam now!






Big Data Foundation

Exam details


Exam code

ITC-014

Launch date

March 17, 2017

Exam description

The Big Data Foundation exam tests the candidate knowledge in Big Data.

Current version

1.3

Exam format

Multiple choice; computer-based; closed book

Number of questions

40 questions

Passing score

70% (28 out of 40)

Exam duration

60 minutes

Level

Foundation

Languages

English and Portuguese (Brazilian)

Exam description

Fundamentals of Big Data, Big Data Technologies, Big Data Characteristics (Volume, Velocity, Variety, Veracity and Value), Big Data Analytics, Different Types of Data (Structured Data, Unstructured Data and Semi-structured Data), Cloud Computing, Relational Databases, NoSQL Databases (Key-Value Pair Databases, Document Databases, Columnar Databases and Graph Databases), Hadoop Ecosystem, Hadoop Distributed File System (HDFS), MapReduce, Big Data Processing, Big Data Storage, Big Data Analysis, Data Mining, Statistical Analysis, Data Visualization, Descriptive Analytics, Predictive Analytics, Prescriptive Analytics, Text Analytics, Machine Learning, Data Governance, and Security.

RECOMMENDED HOURS OF STUDY

16 hours

Bloom's Taxonomy

Level 1 (Remembering), Level 2 (Understanding) and Level 3 (Applying)

Recommended reading

Big Data For Dummies - by Judith S. Hurwitz, Alan Nugent, Fern Halper, and Marcia Kaufman

Prerequisites

There are no prerequisites for this certification

Recommended experience

Six months of work experience in Big Data

Validity period

Lifetime

Exam Content Outline


   Domains Weight

1. Big Data Fundamentals

15%

2. Big Data Characteristics

15%

3. Big Data Technologies

20%

4. Big Data Analytics

20%

5. Hadoop Ecosystem

20%

6. Data Mining

10%

   Total

100%

How to get certified


1

Browse our certification programs and choose your certification.

2

Discover the exam objectives and prepare for your exam.

3

Register for your online proctored exam.

4

Take your online proctored exam in the comfort of your home or office.

5

Congratulations! You are certified!

Frequently Asked Questions


  • How much does an ITCERTS certification exam cost?

    All exams are available for $150 USD each. Prices may vary slightly by region and currency exchange rates.

  • Are there any prerequisites to take the exams?

    There are no prerequisites to take the exams. ITCERTS recommends that candidates have at least six months of work experience in the area that the certification exam covers.

  • What is the exam retake policy?

    If a candidate does not achieve a passing score on the first attempt, there is no waiting period between the first and the second attempt. If a candidate does not achieve a passing score on the second attempt, the candidate must wait at least 7 days before retaking the exam for a third time. A candidate may not take a given exam any more than three times per year (12 months).

  • How do I register for an Online Proctored Exam?

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  • Are there any mandatory training to take an exam?

    Training is recommended as part of your certification preparation, but it is not mandatory.

  • Which languages are the exams available in?

    Our exams are currently available in English and Portuguese.

  • Where can I take the exams?

    Exams are delivered online (Online Proctored Exams) and can be taken from anywhere in the world.

  • Do the ITCERTS certifications expire?

    ITCERTS certifications are considered good-for-life and do not expire.

  • How can a potential employer verify my certifications?

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