Data Analyst

Prepare for a new career in the high-growth field of data analytics, no experience or degree required. Get professional training designed by Google and have the opportunity to connect with top employers. There are over 251,000 open jobs in data analytics with a median entry-level salary of $95,000 in the U.S.¹ Data analytics is the collection, transformation, and organization of data in order to draw conclusions, make predictions, and drive informed decision making. Over 8 courses, gain in-demand skills that prepare you for an entry-level job. You’ll learn from Google employees whose foundations in data analytics served as launchpads for their own careers. At under 10 hours per week, you can complete the certificate in less than 6 months. Upon completion, you can directly apply for jobs with Google and over 150 U.S. employers, including Deloitte, Target, Verizon, and of course, Google. 75% of certificate graduates report a positive career outcome (e.g., new job, promotion, or raise) within six months of completion² ¹Lightcast™ U.S. Job Postings (2024: Jan. 1, 2024 - Dec. 31, 2024) ²Based on program graduate survey, United States 2022

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Google Career Certificates

Prepare for a career in the high-growth field of data analytics. In this program, you’ll learn in-demand skills like Python, Excel, and SQL to get job-ready in as little as 4 months. Data analysis is the process of collecting, storing, modeling, and analyzing data that can inform executive decision-making, and the demand for skilled data analysts has never been greater. This program will teach you the foundational data skills employers are seeking for entry-level data analytics roles. It will not only help you start your career in data analytics, but also provides a strong foundation for future career development in other paths such as data science, artificial intelligence, deep learning, or data engineering. You’ll learn the latest skills and tools used by professional data analysts including Excel spreadsheets, Python, Pandas, Numpy, Jupyter Notebooks, Cognos Analytics, and more. You’ll work with a variety of data sources and project scenarios to gain practical experience with data manipulation and applying analytical skills. When you complete the full program, you’ll have a portfolio of projects and a Professional Certificate from IBM to showcase your expertise. You’ll also earn an IBM Digital badge and will gain access to career resources to help you in your job search, including mock interviews and resume support. This program is ACE® and FIBAA recommended—when you complete, you can earn up to 12 college credits and 6 ECTS credits.

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Joseph Santarcangelo +6 more

Prepare for a career in the high-growth field of data analytics. In this program, you’ll build in-demand technical skills like Python, Statistics, and SQL in spreadsheets to get job-ready in 5 months or less, no prior experience needed. You'll also have the option to learn how generative AI tools and techniques are used in data analytics. Data analysis involves collecting, processing, and analyzing data to extract insights that can inform decision-making and strategy across an organization. In this program, you’ll learn basic data analysis principles, how data informs decisions, and how to apply the OSEMN framework to approach common analytics questions. You’ll also learn how to use essential tools like SQL, Python, and Tableau to collect, connect, visualize, and analyze relevant data. You’ll learn how to apply common statistical methods to writing hypotheses through project scenarios to gain practical experience with designing experiments and analyzing results. When you complete this full program, you’ll have a portfolio of hands-on projects and a Professional Certificate from Meta to showcase your expertise.

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Brandon Larkin +3 more

Become a data-driven powerhouse with Google Cloud! As a Cloud Data Analyst, you'll unlock insights hidden within vast datasets, transforming raw numbers into impactful stories that shape business strategies across the globe. This certificate program is your launchpad – a carefully curated mix of expert instruction and real-world challenges. You'll build a portfolio of impressive projects, showcasing to employers that you can analyze, visualize, and communicate data. In this certificate program you’ll immerse yourself in the fundamentals of cloud data analytics. You’ll progressively build your working knowledge of how to structure, store, access, and visualize data using various Cloud tools and integration, such as Cloud Storage, BigQuery, Looker and Dataproc. The program will also touch on how AI is revolutionizing data analytics, from automating repetitive tasks to uncovering hidden insights. No prior experience or degree is required to get started. This is where your journey begins – get ready to wield the tools and strategies that turn data into decisive action.

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Google Cloud Training

Learn in-demand analytics skills that can transform your career. Data-informed decision-making is now an essential skill for everyone, from everyday consumer choices to business decisions at all levels. As reliance on data grows, so does the need for professionals who can analyze and interpret it effectively. The Data Analytics Professional Certificate, led by industry leader Sean Barnes, equips you with the skills to manage the entire data lifecycle, from defining problems to delivering insights. The skills you'll gain are in high demand, and with data science roles projected to grow 36% from 2023 to 2033 according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, developing these skills puts you at the forefront of a data-centric world. Unique to this program is its integration of new AI tools into the analytics workflow. You'll learn to use large language models as a thought partner, accelerating tasks like simulation modeling, formula debugging, and data visualization. Each of the course examples comes from real-world use cases, building practical and immediately useful skills. Whether you're a software engineer working with data pipelines, a marketer or business analyst extracting insights, or building a career in data analysis, you'll gain the foundation to excel in the data economy. This program blends core statistical methods with AI-assisted workflows, perfect for beginner data professionals or experienced practitioners looking for fresh techniques.

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Sean Barnes

Prepare for the in-demand field of data analytics. In this program, you’ll learn high valued skills like Excel, Cognos Analytics, and R programming language to get job-ready in less than 3 months. Data analytics is a strategy-based science where data is analyzed to find trends, answer questions, shape business processes, and aid decision-making. This Professional Certificate focuses on data analysis using Microsoft Excel and R programming language. If you’re interested in using Python, please explore the IBM Data Analyst PC. This program will teach you the foundational data skills employers are seeking for entry level data analytics roles and will provide a portfolio of projects and a Professional Certificate from IBM to showcase your expertise to potential employers. You’ll learn the latest skills and tools used by professional data analysts and upon successful completion of this program, you will be able to work with Excel spreadsheets, Jupyter Notebooks, and R Studio to analyze data and create visualizations. You will also use the R programming language to complete the entire data analysis process, including data preparation, statistical analysis, data visualization, predictive modeling and creating interactive dashboards. Lastly, you’ll learn how to communicate your data findings and prepare a summary report. This program is ACE® and FIBAA recommended—when you complete, you can earn up to 15 college credits and 4 ECTS credits.

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IBM Skills Network Team +8 more