Apache Spark Project: World Development Indicators Analytics

Are you ready to take your Apache Spark and Big Data skills to the next level by working on a real-world analytics project?

In this hands-on course, we’ll use Apache Spark, Spark SQL, and Apache Zeppelin to analyze one of the most important and widely used datasets in the world — the World Bank’s World Development Indicators (WDI). Covering over 200 countries, 50+ years of data, and hundreds of economic, social, demographic, health, and environmental indicators, this project is the perfect way to apply your Spark skills to real-world problems.

You’ll learn step by step how to:

• Set up Spark and Zeppelin on your system (Windows, Ubuntu, or Docker)

• Load and explore massive datasets with Spark DataFrames

• Write Spark SQL queries to analyze GDP, literacy, poverty, trade, population, life expectancy, urbanization, and more

• Build interactive visualizations and dashboards in Zeppelin

• Compare economic and social development patterns across countries, regions, and decades

• Deliver a resume-ready Spark project that you can showcase in interviews

What makes this course different?

• Practical, project-based approach: Learn Spark by solving real-world questions.

• Step-by-step guidance: Easy to follow, even if you’re new to Spark.

• Comprehensive coverage: From environment setup → to data exploration → to insights.

• Portfolio-ready project: By the end, you’ll have a complete Spark + Zeppelin project to demonstrate your skills.

Who is this course for?

• Beginners who want to break into Big Data and Analytics with a hands-on project.

• Data engineers & data analysts looking to strengthen their Spark SQL and Zeppelin skills.

• Job seekers & interview candidates who need a portfolio project to stand out.

• Anyone interested in exploring global development trends through the power of big data.

Real-World Case Studies Covered

• Gini Index (Income Inequality)

• Youth Literacy Rates

• GDP per Capita (PPP) for India & China

• Trade, Imports & Exports Analysis

• Poverty Alleviation Trends

• Life Expectancy in India, China & France

• Urbanization & Infant Mortality Studies

• Richest vs Poorest Countries (1962 vs 2014)

• Birth Rates in G7 Countries

• Global Per Capita Income in 2013

By the end of this course, you will be able to:

• Confidently work with Apache Spark, Spark SQL, and Zeppelin.

• Perform advanced data analysis on large, real-world datasets.

• Build interactive notebooks and dashboards for visualization.

• Showcase your Spark project in interviews and on your resume.

This is not just another Spark course — it’s a career-boosting project that prepares you for the real-world challenges of data engineering and analytics.

Who this course is for:

• Data Engineers and Data Analysts who want hands-on experience with Apache Spark.
• Students and Beginners in Big Data who want a guided project to apply Spark in the real world.
• Aspiring Data Scientists looking to practice analytics on meaningful, real-world datasets.
• Researchers and Analysts interested in exploring global development metrics with Spark.
• Professionals preparing for Spark-related roles who want practical project experience to showcase.
• Anyone curious about using data and analytics to understand world development trends.