Online
Less than 1 hour
Employees
This course is no longer available.
If you are currently registered, you have until October 7, 2026, to complete it in My Learning.
Alternately, the equivalent course Understanding the Fundamentals of Big Data (DDN336) may be of interest to you.
Big data describes the large volume of structured and unstructured data that organizations amass on a daily basis. This online self-paced course examines the key characteristics of big data, the types of data it incorporates, the benefits it can provide, and the different ways it can be applied. Participants will explore some of the fundamental security challenges of big data and review best practices for managing big data throughout its information life cycle.
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Legacy course code: I017
This course provides a high-level overview of the Government of Canada Digital Standards, which constitute the cornerstone of the government's shift to digital and to becoming more agile, open and user-focused. Participants will consider the positive impacts of the government's digital standards on the everyday work of public servants and explore ways to adapt to new digital realities and mindsets.
Next session: November 18, 2026 | 2 more dates
