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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
SM
May 8, 2024
This course is more than just training a few tools. Rather, it helps to have a proper view of the principles of managing and advancing a data-related project.
SS
Apr 22, 2023
This is a very good refresher + new course material for someone who has already completed the Google Data Science course. Looking forward to the next course
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By Ufair S
•Aug 3, 2025
Too much theory in the Module
By Igor P
•Jul 20, 2025
Absolute disaster.
By Ebrahim G A
•Jul 15, 2025
Time wasting
By Carlos A
•Apr 30, 2025
too basic
By Rohit
•Oct 3, 2025
trash