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Data Analyst

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$90,500 median salary*

82,489 jobs available*

If you like working with numbers, patterns and solving problems this role is for you.

As a Data Analyst you'll identify, extract, analyze and visualize data to communicate insights using tools like Python, R, SQL, Excel and Tableau. Knowledge of applied statistics, and visualization will enable you to work with any data set and contribute to data-driven solutions. You might work in business, finance, government, science or healthcare, anywhere data is used to solve problems.

** Median salary and job opening data are sourced from United States Lightcast™ Job Postings Report. Data for job roles relevant to featured programs (7/1/2022 - 6/30/2023)

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Category: SQL

Category: Python

Category: Tableau

Category: Microsoft Power BI

Category: Data Science

Category: Data Quality

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Data Specialist
Business Analyst

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Google Data Analytics

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Professional Certificate

Google Data Analytics

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

4.8

(180,329 ratings)

Average: 8 months (3 hours/week)

8 courses

Average: 8 months (3 hours/week)

8 courses

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Data Analysis, Data Cleansing, Data Ethics, Data Literacy, Data Presentation, Data Storytelling +73 more

Google Advanced Data Analytics

Google

Professional Certificate

Google Advanced Data Analytics

Get professional training designed by Google and take the next step in your career with advanced data analytics skills. There are over 84,000 open jobs in advanced data analytics with a median salary of $134,000 in the U.S.¹ Advanced data professionals are responsible for collecting, analyzing, and interpreting extremely large amounts of data. These jobs require manipulating large data sets and using advanced analytics including machine learning, predictive modeling, and experimental design. This certificate builds on your data analytics skills and experience to take your career to the next level. It's designed for graduates of the Google Data Analytics Certificate or people with equivalent data analytics experience. Expand your knowledge with practical, hands-on projects, featuring Jupyter Notebook, Python, and Tableau. After seven courses, you’ll be prepared for jobs like senior data analyst, junior data scientist, data science analyst, and more. At under 10 hours a week, the certificate program can be completed in less than six months. Upon completion, you can apply for jobs with Google and over 150 U.S. employers, including Deloitte, Target, and Verizon. 75% of certificate graduates report a positive career outcome (e.g., new job, promo 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

4.8

(11,797 ratings)

Average: 7 months (3 hours/week)

7 courses

Average: 7 months (3 hours/week)

7 courses

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Advanced Analytics, Applied Machine Learning, Data Cleansing, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Manipulation, Data Structures +69 more

Google Business Intelligence

Google

Professional Certificate

Google Business Intelligence

Get professional training designed by Google and take the next step in your career with advanced skills in the high-growth field of business intelligence. There are over 84,000 open jobs in business intelligence with a median salary of $101,000+ in the U.S.1 Business intelligence professionals collect, organize, interpret, and report on data to help organizations make informed business decisions. Some responsibilities include measuring performance, tracking revenue or spending, and monitoring progress. This certificate builds on your data analytics skills and experience to take your career to the next level. It's designed for graduates of the Google Data Analytics Certificate or people with equivalent data analytics experience. Expand your knowledge with practical, hands-on projects, featuring BigQuery, SQL, and Tableau. After three courses, you’ll be prepared for jobs like business intelligence analyst, business intelligence engineer, business intelligence developer, and more. At under 10 hours a week, the certificate program can be completed in less than two months. Upon completion, you can apply for jobs with Google and over 150 U.S. employers, including Deloitte, Target, and Verizon. 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 responses, US 2022

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4.8

(8,724 ratings)

Average: 4 months (2 hours/week)

3 courses

Average: 4 months (2 hours/week)

3 courses

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Applicant Tracking Systems, Business Analysis, Business Intelligence, Business Process, Dashboard, Data Analysis +41 more

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