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Foundations: Data, Data, Everywhere

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Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.
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Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.
4.8

(104,518 reviews)

Beginner level

Recommended experience

Flexible schedule
Approx. 18 hours
Learn at your own pace
98%
Most learners liked this course

What you'll learn

  • Define and explain key concepts involved in data analytics including data, data analysis, and data ecosystems.

  • Conduct an analytical thinking self assessment giving specific examples of the application of analytical thinking.

  • Discuss the role of spreadsheets, query languages, and data visualization tools in data analytics.

  • Describe the role of a data analyst with specific reference to jobs.

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Assessments

14 quizzes, 3 assignments

Taught in English

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  • Develop job-relevant skills with hands-on projects
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There are 4 modules in this course

Data helps us make decisions in both everyday life and in business. In this part of the course, you’ll learn how data analysts use a variety of tools and skills to inform those decisions. You’ll also get to know more about this course and the overall program expectations.

What's included

13 videos13 readings4 quizzes2 discussion prompts4 plugins

In this part of the course, you'll learn about the data life cycle and data analysis process. They are both relevant to your work in this program and on the job. You’ll also be introduced to applications that help guide data through the data analysis process.

What's included

5 videos5 readings2 quizzes3 assignments1 discussion prompt1 plugin

Spreadsheets, query languages, and data visualization tools are all a big part of a data analyst’s job. In this part of the course, you’ll learn the basic concepts to use them for data analysis. You’ll also understand how they work through interesting examples.

What's included

6 videos6 readings4 quizzes2 discussion prompts

In this part of the course, you’ll examine different types of businesses and the jobs and tasks that analysts do for them. You’ll also learn how a Google Data Analytics Certificate will help you meet many of the requirements for an analyst position with these organizations.

What's included

11 videos6 readings4 quizzes1 discussion prompt1 plugin

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