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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

JA

Jul 15, 2023

interesting course outline and assessments given. and i also commend our various course instructors throughout our learning process for thei words of encouragement. thanks.

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 Aarush S

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Jan 10, 2025

The course is very innovative and informative small quizzes helps to retain learned knowledge

By Gastón E O R

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May 15, 2024

Util por si no entendes nada de el mundo de los datos y los trabajos como cientifico de datos.

By Teplov A V

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Sep 1, 2024

I like project in the end of the course and overall information about PACE workflow framework

By Wilmer A L

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Jun 22, 2025

Es muy bueno, y ayuda a tener una visión de cómo es el proceso para aplicar ciencia de datos

By Umme S N

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Dec 18, 2023

Amazing course has been designed by Google and Coursera. Marvelous! Great people great work!

By Adline J

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Jul 26, 2023

This course is a great course for a beginners. It has many exercise for our understanding.

By BODDETI N K

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Jul 5, 2023

The course was fun learning with interactive environment setup. Project was the best part.

By Saranya B

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Sep 21, 2023

It gives a clear thoughts about data career professionals.. highly helpful for beginners.

By arrianna j

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Aug 9, 2023

Took this course with just everyday knowledge as a beginner. I loved it very interactive.

By Abhay S

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Jul 21, 2024

it clears all the basic and foundational knowledge about data analytics and data science

By Muhammad H

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Dec 20, 2023

The Course was very effective which increased my skills, knowledge and confidence level.

By William O

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Sep 9, 2023

I found the course really thorough and the end of course projects were awesome. Love it.

By Abdul b

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Jul 6, 2023

thanks Coursera course thanks Google Google who gave me that platform to make happen 😍

By Maxyla B I P

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Apr 27, 2023

Reviewing the basic is always great. Thank you Google Team and Coursera for this course!

By John B S

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Jan 13, 2025

Balance between reading & video materials. Great practical insights from other experts.

By Mohammed A

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Jan 28, 2024

Great and well-structured course. I learned a lot and am grateful to possess new skills

By GERARD C C B

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Jan 23, 2024

Made me understand the basics of Data Science properly. Thank you, Google and Coursera!

By Fatima F

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Aug 21, 2025

This course is very helpful in making the strong foundation of Data Analytics skills.

By Conni B

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Mar 10, 2025

Nice review of what was accomplished in the First Google Data Analysis Certification!

By Jan A P

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Aug 23, 2023

Very Insightful and Informative! This gave me a good perspective on my future career!

By Rohit J

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Oct 7, 2025

Very detailed, conceptual and insightful course. Glad to have enrolled and completed

By Manikandan K

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Jul 12, 2023

The best data analytics course, well structured course with end portfolio project.

By Ertugrul G

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Jul 16, 2024

I would recommend this to everyone regardless of your gender, age, or ethnicity.

By Fokoueng W R G

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Nov 10, 2023

I really enjoyed this course. It will be very helpful for me to level up. Thanks