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About the Course

This is the first of eight courses in the Google Advanced Data Analytics Certificate, which will help develop the skills needed to apply for more advanced data professional roles, such as an entry-level data scientist or advanced-level data analyst. Data professionals analyze data to help businesses make better decisions. To do this, they use powerful techniques like data storytelling, statistics, and machine learning. In this course, you’ll begin your learning journey by exploring the role of data professionals in the workplace. You’ll also learn about the project workflow PACE (Plan, Analyze, Construct, Execute) and how it can help you organize data projects. Google employees who currently work in the field will guide you through this course by providing hands-on activities that simulate relevant tasks, sharing examples from their day-to-day work, and helping you enhance your data analytics skills to prepare for your career. Learners who complete the eight courses in this program will have the skills needed to apply for data science and advanced data analytics jobs. This certificate assumes prior knowledge of foundational analytical principles, skills, and tools covered in the Google Data Analytics Certificate. By the end of this course, you will: -Describe the functions of data analytics and data science within an organization -Identify tools used by data professionals -Explore the value of data-based roles in organizations -Investigate career opportunities for a data professional -Explain a data project workflow -Develop effective communication skills...

Top reviews

RB

Jun 30, 2024

This is a pretty good course. The quizzes are a bit easy. And even though the Specialization has "Advanced" in title, it is not all that advanced. But I recommend it to get started.

DA

Aug 7, 2023

the course has been interesting since I have been able to learn new items. It us helpful because after a failed assignment, i am able to go back and relearn

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By Abhinav S

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Sep 30, 2023

Something new to learn!

By Harish K

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May 5, 2023

Totally Fundamentals...

By José L N M

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Jan 17, 2025

Excelente introducción

By Victor M

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Jan 13, 2025

Unique and up-to-date.

By Aditi P

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Nov 26, 2024

It is very good for me

By MD R I

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Oct 21, 2024

This is a great course

By Areeba N

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Jul 26, 2024

Outstanding experience

By Nguyen M H

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Nov 27, 2023

How wonderful! Thanks!

By Chris V

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Jul 14, 2023

Gotta start somewhere!

By Jomarie O

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Apr 15, 2023

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By Sreenivasa R P

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Sep 10, 2025

Its Verumuch useafull

By GUMELAR T C K

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Jun 3, 2025

so give us experience

By Ghassan S

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Jun 17, 2024

Excellent arrangement

By wallas W

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Apr 9, 2024

That was wonderful 😊

By John P

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Aug 29, 2023

Google's best course!

By David A

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Jun 1, 2023

Very impactful course

By Mohamed A K

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Apr 7, 2023

Great clear concepts!

By Subramanian A

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May 31, 2024

Useful for beginners

By Mehwish z

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Dec 28, 2023

very well designed..

By Rufino J A

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Nov 24, 2023

verry challenging...

By Asraf Z

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Jun 19, 2023

good thing to learns

By Emmanuel U

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May 16, 2023

i really enjoyed it.

By Ezequiel C

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May 9, 2023

Great first course!!

By peter n

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Apr 17, 2023

Absolutely amazing!!

By Muhammad q

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Sep 26, 2025

outstanding content