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Introduction to Apache Spark™

This beginner-friendly course covers the fundamentals of Apache Spark for large-scale data processing. You will explore Spark’s distributed architecture, master the DataFrame API, and learn to read, write, and process data using Python. Through hands-on exercises, you will build the skills needed to execute Spark transformations and actions efficiently.


Note: For SCORM lecture files, please ensure that you close the SCORM window after completing the content. Do not click the ‘Next Lesson’ button, as doing so may prevent the SCORM module from being marked as complete.


Languages Available: English | 한국어

Skill Level
Associate
Duration
3h
Prerequisites

In this course, the content was developed for participants with these skills/knowledge/abilities:

• Basic programming knowledge

• Familiarity with Python

• Basic understanding of SQL queries (SELECT, JOIN, GROUP BY)

• Familiarity with data processing concepts

• No prior Spark or Databricks experience required

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