Big Data Analytics for Business and Beyond (Beginner Level)
18 - 20 FEBRUARY 2025
CAPE
Level 8, Permata Sapura, Kuala Lumpur City Centre, 50088 Kuala Lumpur
9.00AM - 5.00PM
RM 2,900 FOR PROFESSIONALS
10% Discount for Early Bird (until 18 January 2025) / Group / Students
INTRODUCTION
This course is designed to expose the participants, with the concept, techniques, issues and challenges involved in Big Data Analytics. Exposure will also be provided to the participants on big data characteristics, data analysis and management techniques, which is applied to massive datasets that enables real-time decision making in distributed environments, and scientific discovery at large scale. In particular, the participants would be able to examine the big data management techniques that make possible analysis of large volumes of data at the end of the course. At the same time, the course prepares the participants to be technically competent in analyzing and managing big data.
Module 1:
1. Introduction to Big Data Analytics
2. Making sense of data
Module 2:
1. Understanding analytics
2. Basic and machine learning technique
(HANDS ON SESSION)
Module 3:
1. Data visualization
2. Insight to action
(HANDS ON SESSION)
OBJECTIVES
Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to:
AIM
The course is aimed:
WHO SHOULD ATTEND?
1. Associate Professor Dr Jafreezal Jaafar (UTP)
Jafreezal Jaafar is an Associate Professor and currently the Dean of Faculty Science & Information Technology at Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS, Malaysia. He holds a PhD from University of Edinburgh, UK (2009). His main research areas include Big Data Analytics, Soft Computing and Software Engineering. He has secured a number of research projects from the industry and government agencies. Based on his publication track records he had been appointed as the Chief Editor and reviewer for several journals, and also the Chair, Technical Chair and committee for several International Conferences. He is also active in IEEE Computer society, Malaysia Chapter and has been appointed as the Executive Committee for 2016 and 2017.
2. Associate Professor Dr Izzatdin Abdul Aziz (UTP)
3. Ts Dr Norshakirah Bt Abdul Aziz (UTP)
Ts Dr Norshakirah Bt Abdul Aziz is a Senior Lecturer at the Computer and Information Sciences Department at Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS, Malaysia. Currently, she is a researcher at the UTP Centre of Research in Data Sciences (CeRDaS) and Data Governance Leader at High-Performance Cloud Computing Data Centre (HPCCC). She holds a Diploma in Management Technology, Bachelor's Degree in Information Technology (IT), MSc Degree in IT, and a PhD in e-SCM Integration & Collaboration. Also, she has a total of 16 years of experience gained from academic institutions and industry under her belt. Her industry working experience is related to Business Intelligence, E-Business, and IT Project Management. Her research scope covers Business Intelligence, Data Analytics, Data Governance, and Digital Addiction. Besides, she is a qualified Technologist Specialist (Ts), an HRDF Certified Trainer, and a present EXCO Committee Member for Data Science Association, Malaysia and also provided training to all management level for E-Procurement & E-Business short courses.
4. Ts Dr Emelia Akashah P. Akhir (UTP)
Ts Dr Emelia Akashah P. Akhir is a lecturer at the Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS, Malaysia. She is a faculty member of Computer and Information Sciences Department and also attached to Centre for REsearch in Data Science (CeRDaS). She graduated from University of Brighton, UK with a PhD in Computing. She also an alumni of University of Surrey, UK where she obtained her MSc in Information System. Prior to that, she also holds her Diploma and First Class BSc (Hons) in Computer Science. Her research interest mainly includes but not limited to Data Management, Information and Business alignment, Data Governance, Data Quality and Information System. She is also currently involved data quality and Data Science research. She is a member for UK Association of Information Systems (UKAIS).
*fee quoted does not include SST, GST HRDF service fee / VAT or withholding tax (if applicable).
*fee quoted does not include SST, GST HRDF service fee / VAT or withholding tax (if applicable).
Centre for Advanced & Professional Education (CAPE)
Level 8, Permata Sapura, Kuala Lumpur City Centre, 50088 Kuala Lumpur
+605 - 368 7558 /
+605 - 368 8485
cape@utp.edu.my