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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

IA

Oct 16, 2025

the labs were sufficients and well organised. The follow along labs prepare you for the pratice labs and allow you to grab more of the instructional videos when you review them. Thanks coursera

LS

Oct 15, 2025

I believe a focus on the planning phase should come after getting familiar with the technical parts, as I feel like that is context you are missing to fully understand how to plan a data project.

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By Muhammad q

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Sep 26, 2025

outstanding content

By Yohanes S

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Dec 16, 2024

Good for beginners!

By Sohaib R Z

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Jun 11, 2023

Great Learning Step

By RODOLFO G V

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Sep 19, 2025

Buena introduccion

By Chayma H

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Aug 14, 2025

thank you coursera

By Natsu

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Apr 17, 2025

EASY TO UNDERSTAND

By SOON K L

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Feb 16, 2025

So happy and grand

By Atmabit P

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Jul 19, 2024

It was exceptional

By Mattia D R

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Mar 3, 2024

perfect, thank you

By feven e

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Apr 24, 2023

I enjoid thecourse

By Rowyda A M A

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Jul 17, 2025

I benefited a lot

By Asad M

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Sep 30, 2024

just outstanding!

By Ejaz A

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Aug 12, 2024

very professional

By ANDREA S B H

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Jul 22, 2024

Mucho aprendizaje

By Prachi B

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Oct 28, 2023

Was a grate start

By Harsh K

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Sep 21, 2023

its a good course

By Imtiaz H

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Aug 22, 2023

Much appreciated.

By Zain u A

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Sep 11, 2025

excellent course

By SERGIO G M

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Jun 10, 2025

very nice course

By Arathy V

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Nov 23, 2024

excellent course

By Harishkumar I

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Oct 1, 2024

it's nice cource

By Rishab r S

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Aug 26, 2024

Very nice course

By Andile M

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Feb 1, 2024

Very informative

By Nicole P

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Nov 16, 2023

Brilliant course

By Ahmed E

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Nov 13, 2023

Excellent course