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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 Rafael D d D

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Mar 24, 2024

Interesting approach to the data world and profession

By Nagender B

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Dec 5, 2023

Best for understanding the foundation of Data Science

By Ngô H T

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Aug 23, 2024

The program is very useful for the young generation.

By medha p

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Feb 10, 2024

Excellent Introduction to the field of Data Science

By Saba K

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Aug 5, 2023

A wonderful course throughout very well explained.

By Subhajit M

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Jun 28, 2023

Very organized and industry oriented explanations.

By Brijesh K S

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May 28, 2023

Got real insights and basics of the data analysis.

By LOUIS B

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Nov 20, 2022

Excellent high level introduction to Data Science.

By HAMID U R

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May 27, 2025

I find this source best way to improve my skills.

By Saptarshi S

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Oct 18, 2024

Superb. The End Course Project is really helpfull

By Shahbaz Q

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May 19, 2023

Excellent course for success in data career space

By Vidushi G

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Sep 22, 2025

I enjoyed the course and learning of Cassie mam.

By ANKAN D

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Oct 28, 2024

Good Course to get started with the Data World..

By Ijaz M

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Apr 24, 2023

Brilliant Overview Of Data Analytics Profession.

By LEONIDASKOUKOULIDIS

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May 7, 2025

Top-notch presentations and ancillary material.

By Marcel T

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Feb 8, 2024

Good course to take to improve your knowledge.

By Felipe H A

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Jan 1, 2024

gran curso introductorio que deja buen material

By COSC221103022 A S

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Oct 1, 2025

its such amazing facilities for undergraduates

By Franko G

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Aug 31, 2025

It was exactly what i was looking for Good Job

By Mercypriya M

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Jan 9, 2025

It is well designed to understand the concepts

By Joaquin S

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Jul 30, 2024

Great introduction to data science soft skills

By Nursuryanti R

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Jan 27, 2024

good course for everyone learning new skillset

By PRACHI S

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Jul 12, 2023

the teacher and the materials were outstanding

By Abubakar K

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Oct 12, 2023

This course made me feel like a data manager.

By N’Zuzilubu Y

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Aug 6, 2023

THIS COURSE IS INCREDIBLE, CHANGED MY LIFE...