Introduction to Looker

Introduction to Looker

This course is part of Creating Business Value with Data and Looker Specialization

Instructor: Google Cloud Training

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7 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

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Beginner level

No prior experience required

2 hours to complete

Flexible schedule

Learn at your own pace

7 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

29 reviews

Beginner level

No prior experience required

2 hours to complete

Flexible schedule

Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

Use Looker to explore and analyze data.
Apply LookML to create a semantic layer.
Explain the benefits and process of Governed BI & Analytics in Looker.
Utilize Gemini features in Looker.

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Tools you'll learn

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Assessments

6 assignments

Taught in English

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There are 7 modules in this course

In this introductory course, you'll learn how Looker can help you explore, analyze, and visualize your data to drive better decisions. Through a combination of video lectures and demos, you'll discover how to connect to various data sources, build interactive dashboards, and perform effective data analysis. Whether you're a data analyst, BI analyst, data scientist or business user, this course will equip you with the foundational knowledge to start using Looker effectively, regardless of your background.

This module introduces the core purpose and features of Looker, including navigation and basic security functionalities.

What's included

5 videos1 assignment

Explain the importance of LookML and the semantic layer.

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2 videos1 assignment

This module explores the importance of data governance in Looker and demonstrates how to interact with Explores and create user-defined dashboards.

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3 videos1 assignment

This module explores the capabilities of Gemini within Looker, focusing on its various AI-powered assistants for visualizations, LookML, formulas, and slide generation. It also covers conversational analytics and the role of BI agents in assisting users with analytics tasks and workflows.

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3 videos1 assignment

This module explains the concept of self-service dashboarding and reporting, and how Studio in Looker facilitates this approach as an integrated feature within the Looker platform.

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2 videos1 assignment

This module explores how Looker can be used for external analytics and embedded into other applications and workflows.

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2 videos1 assignment

This module summarizes the essential concepts and skills covered throughout the course, reinforcing key takeaways and providing a comprehensive overview of Looker's capabilities.