About this course: This is the second course in the 'From Data to Insights with Google Cloud Platform' specialization. Here we will cover how to ingest new external datasets into BigQuery and visualize them with Google Data Studio. We will also cover intermediate SQL concepts like multi-table JOINs and UNIONs which will allow you to analyze data across multiple data sources. Note: Even if you have a background in SQL, there are BigQuery specifics (like handling query cache and table wildcards) that may be new to you.
Who is this class for: This is course is primarily aimed at new Data Analysts, Business Analysts, and Business Intelligence professionals. It is also intended for Cloud Data Engineers who will be partnering with Data Analysts to build scalable data solutions on Google Cloud Platform.
Created by: Google Cloud
| Basic Info | Course 2 of 4 in the From Data to Insights with Google Cloud Platform Specialization |
| Level | Beginner |
| Commitment | 1 week of study, 5-7 hours/week |
| Language | English |
| Hardware Req | You'll need a desktop web browser to run this course's interactive labs via Qwiklabs. |
| How To Pass | Pass all graded assignments to complete the course. |
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WEEK 1
Module 6: Storing and Exporting Data
Create new permanent and temporary tables from your query results
6 videos
- Video: Temporary Tables and Query Results
- Video: Performance Preview: Query Cache
- Video: Creating Logical Views
- Video: Lab 5 Overview
- LTI Item: Lab 5: Creating new Permanent Tables
- Video: Lab 5 Solution
Graded: Module 6 Quiz
Module 7: Ingesting New Datasets into Google BigQuery
Load and create new datasets inside BigQuery
4 videos
- Video: Demo: Loading Data into BigQuery
- Video: Lab 6 Intro
- LTI Item: Lab 6: Ingesting and Querying New Datasets
- Video: Lab 6 Solution
Graded: Module 7 Quiz
Module 8: Data Visualization
Compare data visualizations and learn how to use Google Data Studio
7 videos
- Video: Comparing Good and Bad Visualizations
- Video: Dimensions, Measures, and Reports
- Video: Introducing Google Data Studio
- Video: Demo: Data Studio Walkthrough
- Video: Lab 7 Intro
- LTI Item: Lab 7: Exploring a Dataset in Google Data Studio
- Video: Lab Solution
Graded: Module 8 Quiz
Module 9: Joining and Merging Datasets
Understand the differences between SQL JOINs and UNIONs and when to use each
7 videos
- Video: Introducing BigQuery Table Wildcards for Easy Merges
- Video: SQL JOIN Syntax
- Video: Walkthrough: SQL Join Types
- Video: Avoiding Pitfalls when Merging Datasets
- Video: Lab 8 Intro
- LTI Item: Lab 8: UNIONING and JOINING Datasets
- Video: Lab 8 Solution
Graded: Module 9 Quiz
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