Certified Big Data Foundation Specialist (CBDFS)

Certification Overview

Certified Big Data Foundation Specialist (CBDFS)

Exam Code: CBDFS-001

The Certified Big Data Foundation Specialist (CBDFS)® designation is a globally recognized certification for Big Data professionals. Being CBDFS® showcases your experience in a cloud environment, and demonstrates the relevant skills and knowledge. Organizations that employ CBDFS® will have experts on board that can help maximize the business opportunities that cloud is creating. The Certified Big Data Foundation Specialist (CBDFS)® Certification is the certification awarded to individuals who have successfully passed exam. After completing our e-course, you will be equipped not only with Fundamental Big Data knowledge, but will also be introduced. This practical knowledge can be used as a starting point in the organization Big Data journey.

The Big Data Foundation E-Course contains eLearning a study guide eBook and online course, and is delivered to you via our eLearning portal, giving you the freedom to access it anytime, whether at home or in the office.

E-Course Duration: 10 to 15 Hours

Exam Information

The exam comprises of 40 Multiple Choice Questions out of which the candidate needs to score 70% (28 out of 40 correct) to pass the exam.

The total duration of the exam is 1 hour (60 Minutes).

  • The exam is conducted in AI-proctored mode and can be taken anytime, anywhere within an eight-month validity period.
  • Upon purchasing the Premium Package or an Exam Voucher Code, a voucher code with two attempts will be assigned to your login profile under the "My Vouchers" tab. You can then take the exam through the "My Exam(s)" tab in your profile. To take the exam, simply apply the voucher code.
  • The Exam Voucher included in the Premium Package or purchased separately is valid for two (2) attempts. If you are unable to pass the exam within these two attempts, you can purchase a new voucher code, which will grant you an additional two attempts.
  • Kindly Note: The voucher will not be valid for a second attempt if you pass the exam on your first attempt.

The Certified Big Data Foundation Specialist (CBDFS)® Certificate is valid for life.

CBDFS® is Registered Trademark of GAQM.

Note: The Certified Big Data Foundation Specialist (CBDFS)® Certification has no pre-requisites (Completion of an E-Course is not mandatory from GAQMBok portal), but we highly recommend doing the E-Course as maximum number of questions are drawn from the E-Course in the actual exam.

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Course Outline

Module Information

  • Module 1 - Foundation
  • Module 2 - Execution and Implementation
  • Module 3 - Analytics and Big Data.
  • Module 4 - Management
  • Module 5 - Big Data Solutions
  • Module 6 - Cloud Technologies
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Target Audience

  • Best suited to Information Technology professionals who possess intermediate to advanced programming, systems administration or relational database skills and are looking to move into the area of Big Data. These include
  • Software Engineers
  • Application Developers
  • IT Architects
  • System Administrators
  • The course can also be of benefit to other professionals, e.g. business analysts, market/data researchers, etc. who possess strong information Technology skills and have a deep interest in Big Data analytics and the benefits it can bring to an organization.

Registration Process for E-Course or E-Book and Exam

Premium Package
(E-Course Version)

  • Self Explanatory
  • Valid for 40 days
  • This package provides a voucher code granting eligibility for two (2) exam attempts.
  • Includes E-certificate and Digital Badge if you qualify in the exam.
  • Course Duration: 40 Days
  • Price: 250 USD

Exam
Voucher

  • Validity: 240 Days
  • Price: 190 USD
  • Please Read Carefully:

    1) The Exam Voucher is valid for two (2) attempts.

    2) You will receive your voucher code within 24 business hours.

    3) Once you receive the voucher code, you can take the exam via the "My Exam(s)" tab in your login profile.

    4) Includes E-certificate and Digital Badge if you qualify in the exam.

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