When will I receive my Course Certificate?

If you complete the course successfully, your electronic Course Certificate will be added to your Accomplishments page - from there, you can print your Course Certificate or add it to your LinkedIn profile.

Why can’t I audit this course?

This course is currently available only to learners who have paid or received financial aid, when available.

The Power of Storytelling: How to Visualize Data in the Cloud

Ends soon! Save on skills that make you shine with 40% off 3 months of Coursera Plus. Save now

The Power of Storytelling: How to Visualize Data in the Cloud

This course is part of Google Cloud Data Analytics Professional Certificate

Instructor: Google Cloud Training

2,728 already enrolled

Included with

Learn more

5 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

21 reviews

Beginner level

No prior experience required

2 weeks to complete

at 10 hours a week

Flexible schedule

Learn at your own pace

5 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

21 reviews

Beginner level

No prior experience required

2 weeks to complete

at 10 hours a week

Flexible schedule

Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

Explore the importance of data visualization and storytelling in cloud data analysis.
Identify and translate stakeholder requests to create dashboards and reports via wireframes and design mockups.
Explain the role and advantages of cloud-native data visualization tools to access, explore, and analyze data.
Create a report and dashboard to foster collaboration and decision-making.

Skills you'll gain

Tools you'll learn

Dashboard

Details to know

Shareable certificate

Add to your LinkedIn profile

Assessments

24 assignments

Taught in English

91%

of learners achieved a positive career outcome

See how employees at top companies are mastering in-demand skills

Learn more about Coursera for Business

logos of Petrobras, TATA, Danone, Capgemini, P&G and L'Oreal

Build your Cloud Computing expertise

This course is part of the Google Cloud Data Analytics Professional Certificate

When you enroll in this course, you'll also be enrolled in this Professional Certificate.

Learn new concepts from industry experts
Gain a foundational understanding of a subject or tool
Develop job-relevant skills with hands-on projects
Earn a shareable career certificate from Google Cloud

There are 5 modules in this course

You’re over halfway through the program! This is the fourth course of the Google Cloud Data Analytics Certificate. Level up your data visualization skills by unlocking the secrets of transforming flat data into captivating stories that leap from the screen and onto the agenda of your key stakeholders. Happy learning!

Upgrade from data cruncher to data storyteller! In this module, you'll transform raw numbers into eye-catching visualizations that speak volumes. You'll cover powerful design principles to help you communicate your insights with style, making data irresistible to your audience.

What's included

11 videos9 readings3 assignments

11 videosTotal 34 minutes

Introduction to Course 44 minutes
C.J.: A day in the life of a data analytics customer engineer3 minutes
Welcome to module 11 minute
Ways that cloud data enhances storytelling5 minutes
Planning phases of the data visualization workflow4 minutes
Dashboard design for effective communication3 minutes
The importance of UX/UI design4 minutes
Design decisions for data visualizations3 minutes
Additional design concepts to consider2 minutes
Design principles and strategies for dashboards4 minutes
Wrap-up1 minute

9 readingsTotal 90 minutes

Course 4 overview10 minutes
Helpful resources and tips10 minutes
Lab technical tips10 minutes
Explore your Course 4 scenario: TheLook eCommerce10 minutes
Why visualization matters10 minutes
Dashboard strategies for answering business questions10 minutes
Foundational concepts of design: Structure and aesthetics10 minutes
Foundational concepts of design: Usability and accessibility10 minutes
Glossary terms from module 110 minutes

3 assignmentsTotal 70 minutes

Test your knowledge: Become a storyteller with cloud data10 minutes
Test your knowledge: Basic principles of UI/UX design10 minutes
Module 1 challenge50 minutes

Become an expert in visual data communication! Discover which charts and graphs best reveal your data's secrets, and learn how to turn those stakeholder requests into dashboards that deliver actionable insights and convey a powerful message your audience can't ignore..

What's included

9 videos11 readings7 assignments

9 videosTotal 25 minutes

Welcome to module 21 minute
Data types to consider for visualizations4 minutes
Introduction to business intelligence dashboards3 minutes
Benefits of scorecards3 minutes
SMART questions for stakeholders4 minutes
Strategies for translating stakeholder requests2 minutes
Introduction to wireframes for stakeholder alignment3 minutes
Lateefat: Meet the needs of cloud customers3 minutes
Wrap-up1 minute

11 readingsTotal 110 minutes

The importance of data type identification10 minutes
Visualization techniques for different data types10 minutes
Activity: Choose an effective visualization type10 minutes
Activity Exemplar: Choose an effective visualization type10 minutes
4 types of business intelligence dashboards10 minutes
[Supplemental] Tips for effective teamwork10 minutes
Dashboard alignment with stakeholder needs10 minutes
The importance of the user journey10 minutes
How to build a wireframe in Google Slides10 minutes
Activity: Analyze a wireframe10 minutes
Glossary terms from module 210 minutes

7 assignmentsTotal 102 minutes

Activity Quiz: Choose an effective visualization type8 minutes
Test your knowledge: Data type implications on visualizations8 minutes
Test your knowledge: Business intelligence visualization types10 minutes
Test your knowledge: Strategies for stakeholder alignment8 minutes
Activity Quiz: Analyze a wireframe10 minutes
Test your knowledge: Translate stakeholder requests with wireframes8 minutes
Module 2 challenge50 minutes

Unlock the potential of cloud-powered data analysis! This module is your key to connecting with datasets, digging for insights, and creating reports that make everyone take notice. Get ready to transform data into knowledge, right at your fingertips.

What's included

10 videos7 readings5 assignments1 app item1 plugin

10 videosTotal 31 minutes

Welcome to module 31 minute
The data journey: Analyze and activate3 minutes
Considerations for connecting to cloud data5 minutes
The importance of data exploration3 minutes
Nicholaus: Cloud tools for business optimization5 minutes
Dimensions and measures in data models3 minutes
Basics of modeling data3 minutes
Data blending for helpful insights3 minutes
Introduction to data reports3 minutes
Wrap-up1 minute

7 readingsTotal 70 minutes

Cloud-based tools for accessing and visualizing data10 minutes
Actionable insights through data exploration10 minutes
Customize dimensions and measures in Looker Studio10 minutes
Aggregate and filter to summarize data10 minutes
Case study: Benefits of using data reports10 minutes
Guide to Looker Studio10 minutes
Glossary terms from module 310 minutes

5 assignmentsTotal 88 minutes

Test your knowledge: Access data on the cloud10 minutes
Test your knowledge: Explore and organize data in the cloud10 minutes
Test your knowledge: Model data for visualization10 minutes
Test your knowledge: Create a report to visualize data insights8 minutes
Module 3 challenge50 minutes

1 app itemTotal 90 minutes

Create a report in Looker Studio90 minutes

1 pluginTotal 15 minutes

Accessing and completing labs15 minutes

Enter the world of enterprise data! You'll delve into those big-business needs, like data governance and self-serve analytics. You'll get hands-on practice wrangling a massive dataset, crafting a dashboard that solves real-world problems. It's your chance to think like a data pro and tackle high-stakes challenges.

What's included

9 videos7 readings4 assignments1 app item

9 videosTotal 29 minutes

Welcome to module 41 minute
Introduction to enterprise-grade visualization tools5 minutes
Comparison of self-service and guided analytics4 minutes
Visualization tools for enterprise data exploration3 minutes
The process of filtering data4 minutes
Data drilling up, down, and through4 minutes
Live dashboard features5 minutes
The changing role of a cloud data analyst3 minutes
Wrap-up1 minute

7 readingsTotal 80 minutes

Data governance for safeguarding data10 minutes
Insights from a single dataset10 minutes
User experiences with dashboards20 minutes
Collaborative dashboards10 minutes
Dynamic AI-driven dashboards10 minutes
Guide to Looker Enterprise10 minutes
Glossary terms from module 410 minutes

4 assignmentsTotal 80 minutes

Test your knowledge: Enterprise grade data analytics platforms10 minutes
Test your knowledge: Data exploration of enterprise data sets10 minutes
Test your knowledge: Use dashboards to meet business needs10 minutes
Module 4 challenge50 minutes

1 app itemTotal 90 minutes

Build a dashboard using the Looker Enterprise UI90 minutes

Skillfully model data with LookML! This module empowers you to create user-friendly interfaces and solve complex business puzzles with code. You'll even touch on performance tuning, so your dashboards are lightning-fast and beautiful.

What's included

11 videos9 readings5 assignments1 app item

11 videosTotal 33 minutes

Welcome to module 51 minute
Bring data tools together with an IDE3 minutes
The benefits of using version control3 minutes
Introduction to data modeling languages4 minutes
Data modeling languages for business needs3 minutes
Discover dashboards as code3 minutes
Derived tables for complex data problems4 minutes
Improve performance with caching4 minutes
Wrap-up1 minute
Lauren and Andrew: Interview role play4 minutes
Course wrap-up2 minutes

9 readingsTotal 120 minutes

The elements of LookML10 minutes
Define dimensions and measure with LookML20 minutes
Guide to LookML10 minutes
Explore a dashboard file’s LookML code20 minutes
Types of derived tables20 minutes
Interview tip: End responses with positive takeaways10 minutes
Glossary terms from module 510 minutes
Course 4 resources and citations10 minutes
Glossary terms from Course 410 minutes

5 assignmentsTotal 86 minutes

Test your knowledge: Getting started with IDEs10 minutes
Test your knowledge: Data modeling in the developer environment10 minutes
Test your knowledge: Manage visualizations with dashboards as code6 minutes
Test your knowledge: Address complex business questions and optimize performance10 minutes
Module 5 challenge50 minutes

1 app itemTotal 90 minutes

Model dimensions and measures using LookML90 minutes

Earn a career certificate

Add this credential to your LinkedIn profile, resume, or CV. Share it on social media and in your performance review.

Instructor

Instructor ratings

(7 ratings)

Google Cloud Training

Google Cloud

2,208 Courses4,327,322 learners

Offered by

Google Cloud

Explore more from Cloud Computing

Coursera
Unlocking Business Insights through Storytelling with Data
Course
Fractal Analytics
Data Storytelling
Course
Google Cloud
Data Analytics and Visualization
Specialization
Illinois Tech
Data Visualization and the Art of Storytelling - Bachelor's
Course

Why people choose Coursera for their career

Felipe M.

Learner since 2018

"To be able to take courses at my own pace and rhythm has been an amazing experience. I can learn whenever it fits my schedule and mood."

Jennifer J.

Learner since 2020

"I directly applied the concepts and skills I learned from my courses to an exciting new project at work."

Larry W.

Learner since 2021

"When I need courses on topics that my university doesn't offer, Coursera is one of the best places to go."

Chaitanya A.

"Learning isn't just about being better at your job: it's so much more than that. Coursera allows me to learn without limits."

Frequently asked questions

Yes, you can preview the first video and view the syllabus before you enroll. You must purchase the course to access content not included in the preview.

If you decide to enroll in the course before the session start date, you will have access to all of the lecture videos and readings for the course. You’ll be able to submit assignments once the session starts.

Once you enroll and your session begins, you will have access to all videos and other resources, including reading items and the course discussion forum. You’ll be able to view and submit practice assessments, and complete required graded assignments to earn a grade and a Course Certificate.