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Big Data Analytics for Large Scale African Datasets

Mobile money, telecoms and utility platforms across Africa generate volumes of data that overwhelm traditional tools. This course introduces the concepts and technologies used to process and analyse very large datasets. Participants learn how distributed processing works and how to extract insight from data too big for a single machine.

What you will be able to do

  • Explain the characteristics of big data and the challenges they create.
  • Describe distributed storage and processing concepts in accessible terms.
  • Select appropriate tools and approaches for large scale analytics workloads.
  • Structure analytical questions that suit distributed processing.
  • Interpret results from large datasets while recognising bias and quality issues.
  • Plan a practical big data initiative aligned to organisational goals.

Course outline

  1. 01Understanding Big Data
  2. 02Distributed Storage and Processing
  3. 03Big Data Tools and Ecosystems
  4. 04Framing Analytical Questions
  5. 05Working with High Volume Data
  6. 06Quality, Bias and Interpretation
  7. 07From Insight to Action
  8. 08Planning a Big Data Initiative

Who should attend

Data analysts, analytics managers, IT professionals and decision makers working with high volume data sources.

Dates, venues and fees

DatesVenueDaysFeeCalendar
17 to 19 Aug 2026Mauritius3US$1,500
24 to 26 Aug 2026Dubai3US$1,500
31 Aug to 2 Sep 2026Lagos3US$1,500
7 to 9 Sep 2026Harare3US$1,500
14 to 16 Sep 2026Kampala3US$1,500
21 to 23 Sep 2026Dar es Salaam3US$1,500
28 to 30 Sep 2026Pretoria3R13,000
5 to 7 Oct 2026Cape Town3R13,000
19 to 21 Oct 2026Online3US$900
26 to 28 Oct 2026Mozambique3US$1,500
2 to 4 Nov 2026Cairo3US$1,500
9 to 11 Nov 2026Accra3US$1,500
16 to 18 Nov 2026Lusaka3US$1,500
23 to 25 Nov 2026Kigali3US$1,500
30 Nov to 2 Dec 2026Nairobi3US$1,500
7 to 9 Dec 2026Durban3R13,000
14 to 16 Dec 2026Johannesburg3R13,000

Fees are per delegate. South African venues are priced in rand; other locations and online in US dollars. Fees exclude 15% VAT where applicable. Group bookings of three or more delegates from the same organisation qualify for a reduced rate; contact us for a quotation.

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