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MDP BIG DATA

Big Data & Visual Analytics

The Management Development Programme in Big data and visual analytics is a six days duration program conducted at the College of Defence Management (CDM), is designed for Armed Forces officers (Colonel/Lieutenant Colonel, Group Captain/Wing Commander, Captain (IN)/Commander) to enhance their skills in handling large datasets and extracting insights through Visual Analytics.
The program covers crucial topics such as Big Data concepts, Advanced Excel for trend analysis, and the use of tools like Microsoft Power BI for interactive reporting. With hands-on sessions and a military-focused case study, participants gain practical experience in applying these techniques. The course underscores the importance of a working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, providing a valuable platform for officers to bolster their data analytics capabilities in a military context.

Aim

To enable the participants to understand the concept of Big Data and discovering insights from large datasets using Visual Analytics.

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Department Contact Info

  • +91-40-27116451
  • DS Coord: dscoordcdm[dot]ids[at]gov[dot]in

Timing

The duration of the MDP-Big data is six full days. The MDP-Big data (2025) is scheduled from 30 Jun 25 to 05 July 25.

For registration and further information, please refer to the provided joining instructions for the MDP Big data 2025.

Joining Instructions
  • To introduce handling of large datasets.
  • To introduce understanding of granularity of Big Data.
  • To introduce Advanced Excel to discover trends and patterns in large datasets
  • To introduce the power of Visual Analytics to discover insights from large datasets.
  • Introduction to Big Data
  • Big Data Analytics
  • Create flexible data aggregations using pivot tables.
  • Represent data visually using pivot charts.
  • Filter data using slicers in multiple pivot tables for displaying dynamic data.
  • Use of formulas to find values in Excel lists or tables.
  • Convert data and pivot tables into interactive dashboards display key data.
  • Use of Macros for automation

Practical on individual machines

  • Introduction to Microsoft Power BI.
  • Creating interactive reports.
  • Drilling down on large datasets
  • Detecting patterns and insights in the large datasets.
  • Tools for Big Data Analytics.
  • Harnessing the power of open-source data.
  • Introduction to Data Visualisation, Data Visualization techniques.

Practical on individual machines.

The QR for the course is Col/Lt Col, Gp Capt/Wg Cdr, Capt(IN)/Cdr from Armed Forces. Officers must mandatorily have working knowledge of Microsoft Excel.

The duration of MDP Big Data 2025 is six full days wef 30 Jun 25 to 05 Jul 25.

Working hours will be from 0830 hr to 1700 hr with a lunch break from 1330-1430 hrs.

MDP-Big Data & Visual Analytics
 (2025) – Joining Instructions

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    Admiral R Hari Kumar. Chief of the Naval Staff with the officers of HDMC-18 Course at theCollege of Defence Management, Secunderabad on 24 Mar 2023.

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  • HDMC-18

    Rear Admiral Sanjay Datt, Commandant, CDM interacting with the foreign participants of HDMC-18 at the College of Defence Management, Secunderabad on Tuesday (24 May 2022).
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  • HDMC-18

    Admiral R Hari Kumar, Chief of the Naval Staff presented the trophy to Captain (IN) Amit Kumar Sinha for excellence in HDMC-18 Course at the College of Defence Management, Secunderabad on 24 Mar 2023.
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  • HDMC-18

    Admiral R Hari Kumar. Chief of the Naval Staff with the officers of Friendly Foreign Countries at the conclusion of HDMC-18 Course at the College of Defence Management, Secunderabad on 24 Mar 2023.
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At the College of Defence Management, we are dedicated to moulding the next generation of leaders by seamlessly blending the realms of defence and strategic management.

College of Defence Management, Sainikpuri Post, Secunderabad, Telangana, India-500094

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