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5 Reasons to Learn Hadoop

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Big Data and Hadoop skill could mean the difference between having your dream career and getting left behind. Dice has  quoted, “Technology professionals should be volunteering for Big Data projects, which makes them more valuable to their current employer and more marketable to other employers.”

1. Career with Hadoop:

According to a Forbes report of 2015, about 90% of global organizations report medium to high levels of investment in big data analytics, and about a third call their investments “very significant.” Most importantly, about two-thirds of respondents report that big data and analytics initiatives have had a significant, measurable impact on revenues.

Hadoop skills are in demand – this is an undeniable fact! Hence, there is an urgent need for IT professionals to keep themselves in trend with Hadoop and Big Data technologies.

Apache Hadoop provides you with means to ramp up your career and gives you the following advantages:

  • Accelerated career growth.
  • Increased pay package due to Hadoop skill.

It is no rocket science that a career in Hadoop is very rewarding. Do want to have a accelerated and rewarding career in Hadoop? Click below to kick strt your career in Hadoop.

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2. More Job Opportunities with Apache Hadoop:

Looking at the Big Data market forecast, it looks promising and the upward trend will keep progressing with time. Hence, the job trend or Market is not a short lived phenomenon as Big Data and its technologies are here to stay. Hadoop has the potential to improve job prospects whether you are a fresher or an experienced professional.

Job opportunities with hadoop

A research report by Avendus Capital estimates that the IT market for big data in India is hovering around $1.15 billion as 2015 comes to an end. This contributed to one fifth of India’s KPO market worth $5.6 billion. Also, The Hindu predicts that by end of 2018, India alone will face a shortage of close to two lakh Data Scientists. This presents a tremendous career and growth opportunity.

This skill gap in Big Data can be bridged through comprehensive learning of Apache Hadoop that enables professionals and freshers alike, to add the valuable Big Data skills to their profile.

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This is a perfect opportunity to take advantage of this positive trend and reap its benefits through appropriate learning of Hadoop.

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3. Look who is employing:

LinkedIn is the best place to get information on the number of existing Hadoop professional. The above info graph talks about the top companies employing Hadoop professionals and who is leading of them all. Yahoo! happens to be leading in this race.

4. Big Data and Hadoop equal Big Bucks!

Dice has quoted, “Technology professionals should be volunteering for Big Data projects, which makes them more valuable to their current employer and more marketable to other employers.

“Companies are betting big that harnessing data can play a major role in their competitive plans, and that is leading to high pay for critical skills,” said Shravan Goli, president of Dice, in a statement. The best way to become a Data Engineer is by getting the Data Engineering Certification in Washington

Salary trends in hadoop

Alice Hill, managing director of Dice, tells Data Informed, that the postings for Hadoop jobs has gone up by 64%, compared to last year. And that Hadoop is the leader in the Big Data category of job postings. According to Dice, Hadoop pros made an average of $108,669 in 2013, which is slightly above the $106,542 average for Big Data jobs. Learn more about Big Data and its applications from the Data Engineering course.

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5. Top Hadoop Technology Companies:

Top hadoop technology companies

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Still wondering if Hadoop is the best choice for you? Don’t trust anyone. Be the Judge. Watch a Hadoop tutorial and decide for yourself if Hadoop is the way to go for you.

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Got a question for us? Do mention them in the comments section and we will get back to you.

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288 Comments
  • Ishanu Chatterjee says:

    Hi Edureka Team,

    I am working as a software developer for 5 years. My technology is basically mainframe. My specialization is COBOL, DB2, JCL, NATURAL and ADABAS.
    How can I shape my career in Hadoop? I don’t know Java which is prerequisite of Hadoop.

    Thanks,
    Ishanu Chatterjee

    • EdurekaSupport says:

      Hi Ishanu, the only prerequisite for learning Hadoop is knowledge in Core Java. We also provide a complementary course ‘Comprehensive Java’ along with ‘Big Data and Hadoop’ course. This will help you to grasp mapreduce concepts quickly. Do call us at US: 1800 275 9730 (Toll Free) or India: +91 88808 62004 or visit this link https://www.edureka.co/big-data-hadoop-training-certification for any further clarifications

  • Kiran says:

    Hi this is kiran i have 2 + years of experience in php and i know java but i have don’t have experience in java.now i want to learn hadoop but i have small doubt about hadoop for me administrator or developer which is suitable and please tell me the fee for administrator or developer of hadoop

    • EdurekaSupport says:

      Hi Kiran, considering your experience I would recommend you to go for ‘Big Data & Hadoop’ course for Hadoop Developer. The only prerequisite for learning is knowledge in core Java. For more information about the course please check this link: https://www.edureka.co/big-data-hadoop-training-certification
      You can also call us at US: 1800 275 9730 (Toll Free) or India: +91 88808 62004 to discuss in detail.

  • Maneesha Satyanarayanan says:

    Hi…I am a fresher(2014 passout-EEE dept) who joined work 4-5 months back and working as a datawarehuse tester…How i am supposed to proceed from scratch to shift my career to big data hadoop line and how must i proceed to learn hadoop.

    • EdurekaSupport says:

      Hi Maneesha,
      the prerequisite for learning Hadoop is knowledge in Core Java. This makes it easier for you to learn Hadoop. Hadoop simplifies your job as a Data Warehousing professional. This is one of the reasons for professionals from Data Warehousing background are opting to learn Hadoop. You can read more about it here: https://www.edureka.co/blog/why-should-a-data-warehouse-professional-move-to-big-data-hadoop/

      For any further clarifications you can call us at US: 1800 275 9730 (Toll Free) or India: +91 88808 62004

  • aquib mirza says:

    Hi edureka,
    this is aquib mirza,i have completed b.tech in 2012 (Computer Science).i have done Web programming and searched jobs on that…but i failed to get a job both in INDIA and in UAE(2 VISITS also failed)…my friends and many other professional holders suggested to take HADOOP-BIG DATA …..so i am taking course of HADOOP now…….i dont have any experience

    still……but i need to know is HADOOP will help me for my career????……and experience will matter to get the job?????

    Note:-I just bother about a job,a work some experience not about the salary
    Please Suggest the comment

    • EdurekaSupport says:

      Hi Aquib, a lot of companies are looking for freshers in Big Data space. The only prerequisite for learning Hadoop is knowledge in core Java. What we are witnessing right now is just a start and there is a lot of potential for professionals who will be the early movers in Big Data space. Feel free to call us at US: 1800 275 9730 (Toll Free) or India: +91 88808 62004 for any clarifications.

  • vinay says:

    My age is 35. i am working as Social Media strategist. is the hadoop help me for carrier?

    any company consider me for job offering?

    • EdurekaSupport says:

      Hello Vinay, Hadoop is one of the most-sought after programming frameworks in the market today. There are a lot of job opportunities for professionals with Hadoop skills. So, you can opt for Big Data and Hadoop course. You can find our course information at https://www.edureka.co/big-data-hadoop-training-certification. If you would like to discuss in detail, please feel free to call us at US: 1800 275 9730 (Toll Free) or India: +91 88808 62004.

  • Deependu Sarkar says:

    Hello Edureka Team,

    I am an Information Technology Analyst having almost 8 years of experience in BFS domain.

    Though having OCA 11g in possession most of the time involved in implementation,migration and support related activities in BFS domain.

    Officially not worked as Database Administrator or UNIX/Linux Administrator though having knowledge.

    Which course and certification will be beneficial for me?

    After completion of course and certification whether recruiters(in Hadoop) will find me as an eligible candidate in Hadoop Domain?

    • EdurekaSupport says:

      Hi Deependu, I would suggest you to go for the ‘Hadoop Administration’ course as your have knowledge and experience with Linux. The prerequisite for learning this course is good knowledge of Linux as Hadoop runs on Linux. Fundamental Linux system administration skills such as Linux scripting (perl/bash), good troubleshooting skills, understanding of
      system’s capacity, bottlenecks, basics of memory, CPU, OS, storage and networks are preferable. For more information about the course, please visit this link: https://www.edureka.co/hadoop-administration-training-certification

      Please call us at US: 1800 275 9730 (Toll Free) or India: +91 88808 62004 for further clarifications.

  • Vishal Naik says:

    Hi All,

    I am from a non technical background. (Commerce Graduate)

    I have 3 yrs of experience of working in BPO, I want to shift my carrier in IT with Hadoop, but i am really confused to take decision on this.
    Will it be a good decision ?, Where I don’t have a technical background.
    I am OK if I will be considered as a fresher after this training However will it be difficult to get a job in Hadoop.

    please help me to know this.

    • EdurekaSupport says:

      Hello Vishal, there is a lot of potential for professionals who are moving in to the Big Data space. And today, there are a lot of professionals from various backgrounds who are opting to learn Hadoop. The only requirement to learn Hadoop is knowledge of core Java. We offer a comprehensive Java course, which will help you build your knowledge on core Java and simultaneously prepare you to grasp MapReduce concepts in Hadoop.
      You can also call us at US: 1800 275 9730 (Toll Free) or India: +91 88808 62004 to discuss about this in detail.

  • Hariprasad says:

    Hi i am having 4 years of experience in telecom domain can i go ahead with hadoop

    • EdurekaSupport says:

      Hello Hariprasad, the prospect for professionals with rich experience like you is tremendous in Big Data space. What we are seeing as of now is just the beginning and there is a lot of potential for professionals who will be the early movers in Big Data space. The only pre-requisite to learn Hadoop is core Java.
      You can call us at US: 1800 275 9730 (Toll Free) or India: +91 88808 62004 to discuss in detail. You can also go through our website for further information: https://www.edureka.co/big-data-hadoop-training-certification

  • Sachin Dongre says:

    hello, i am fresher 2014 passout (ECE department). I have decided to leran hadoop, but i don’t have knowledge on core java. Please give me suggestions regarding this …

    • EdurekaSupport says:

      Hello Sachin, yes, you need to have working knowledge of core Java in order to learn Hadoop. Please feel free to call us at US: 1800 275 9730 (Toll Free) or India: +91 88808 62004 to discuss about this in detail.

  • Prem Kumar says:

    I am working on advance java platform in a good MNC company.I already did Hadoop course.But,i have 8 months of experience .Can I go on Hadoop platform?
    How much of years of experience is required to enter in to a good MNC company?

    • EdurekaSupport says:

      Hi Prem, a lot of professionals from Java background are taking up Hadoop as it is relatively new in the market and there are lot of job opportunities.
      As far as job in MNC goes, this is a qualitative scenario and will depend highly upon your expertise on Hadoop. Please check out this link for more information:
      https://www.edureka.co/blog/switching-careers-from-a-java-to-big-data-hadoop/
      You can call us at US: 1800 275 9730 (Toll Free) or India: +91 88808 2004 for further clarifications.

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