This is the first course in the Google Data Analytics Certificate. These courses will equip you with the skills you need to apply to introductory-level data analyst jobs. Organizations of all kinds need data analysts to help them improve their processes, identify opportunities and trends, launch new products, and make thoughtful decisions. In this course, you’ll be introduced to the world of data analytics through hands-on curriculum developed by Google. The material shared covers plenty of key data analytics topics, and it’s designed to give you an overview of what’s to come in the Google Data Analytics Certificate. Current Google data analysts will instruct and provide you with hands-on ways to accomplish common data analyst tasks with the best tools and resources.
This course is part of the Google Data Analytics Professional Certificate
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About this Course
No prior experience with spreadsheets or data analytics required. All you need is high school level math and curiosity about how things work.
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Try Coursera for BusinessWhat you will learn
Define and explain key concepts involved in data analytics including data, data analysis, and data ecosystem
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/positions
Skills you will gain
- Spreadsheet
- Data Cleansing
- Data Analysis
- Data Visualization (DataViz)
- SQL
No prior experience with spreadsheets or data analytics required. All you need is high school level math and curiosity about how things work.
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Syllabus - What you will learn from this course
Introducing data analytics
All about analytical thinking
The wonderful world of data
Set up your toolbox
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I found this course to be very user friendly. I was at well I was able to follow along. I did have doubts in myself when starting, but the instructor kept me engaged and eager to learn more. Thank you
This is a great initiatives by google and coursera for the learners like us who aspire themselves as a data scientist in future.The course design is well structured with better two way communication.
From the course, I could gain new knowledge and skill in basic data analytics. It's great to start from here because it can boost your energy level to learn new things and get excited from the first.
I just finished the course. This course was great not only the materials but also the instructor.
Once again, the course so mind blowing. I feel more confidence to do data analyst.
Thanks Google
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